Took a chance and tried something different when we ordered this boat. It's not the "norm" for a Sea Ray, but I was pleasantly surprised in regards to how cool it looks. It's hard to fully appreciate it from the video, but in the sun there's all sorts of colors dancing around as you move. I know it's not for everyone, but what are your thoughts? It's the new 250 Sundeck, by the way.
New Metallic Gel Coat - Video
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ygbsm
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The color is not my cup of tea but I am VERY impressed with the SDX 250. Saw it at the boat show and thought it was very well laid out. Would not be surprised if it turns out to be a big seller.
Skuza
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Wow! Had no idea they were going bass boat! Kidding
I like it! Imagine that on a 50+footer! Do they call it gelcoat? I’m guessing that has to be some sort of paint for that appearance. I like Metallics and that will definitely sparkle!
I like it! Imagine that on a 50+footer! Do they call it gelcoat? I’m guessing that has to be some sort of paint for that appearance. I like Metallics and that will definitely sparkle!
BillK2632
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Would not be my color choice but I think it looks pretty good. Gives the 250SLX a little retro look like the old metaflake Glasstron's of my childhood. On the 250SLX, spent quite a bit of time on one at the boat show, had the SeaRay rep there so I wasn't getting a sale job - really nice boat.
I think the metallic started when Sea Ray introduced their inboard ski/board boat, and they made it available on the SLX and SDX line of sport boats, as well.
I believe they do call it "gel coat". I was curious about that, too... in terms of how they do it. I wonder if they start with a clear gelcoat for the outer layer (the first one sprayed in the mold) and then add the metallic color? I dunno - gonna have to find out about that sometime.
Bill, I had a customer just pick up his 250SLX that he ordered over the winter... holy crap that thing is NICE! Power tower, upgraded sound system/sub-woofer, leather/vinyl wrapped grab handles, LED lights everywhere... Oh, and of course a 502 cubic inch engine!
I believe they do call it "gel coat". I was curious about that, too... in terms of how they do it. I wonder if they start with a clear gelcoat for the outer layer (the first one sprayed in the mold) and then add the metallic color? I dunno - gonna have to find out about that sometime.
Bill, I had a customer just pick up his 250SLX that he ordered over the winter... holy crap that thing is NICE! Power tower, upgraded sound system/sub-woofer, leather/vinyl wrapped grab handles, LED lights everywhere... Oh, and of course a 502 cubic inch engine!
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