Colored Hulls

[Tman]

Colored hull fades very fast in strong sun environments such as Southern CA and Florida. I don't know about more northern climes. I have to have my blue hull compounded yearly, and I am sure at some point there will be a point where that won't bring back the deep shine and I will have to repaint. Or the next guy will

I would still prefer my colored hull to white, even though it is a lot of work. Just be prepared to see every last water spot, light scratch and sun fading you won't see on a white hull.

This is true....and if possible, go Awlgrip paint. It's not cheap but I'm a fan of its durability thus far, as are nearly all of the higher end yacht makers.


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[FootballFan]

I have Awlgrip paint. I love it.

Had one booboo - (guys at Bald Head - you saw me bump the dock on the way out). Totally came out with a bit of rubbing, did not require touch up.

My boat was originally Blue Gel Coat. PO had said it was starting to fade - only so much compounding. He had it painted.

Same paint that is on the L Class boats.

Holds a deep blue - shines up well.

 

[mquiet]

Football fan, I have been wondering since last year if you left a streak on the side when you left Bald Head. We are glad it came right out. The wind was rough on the day you left.


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[rmlsll]

My 240SD has a black hull. After wash (every time it goes in the lift) and dry, I (sometimes) spray it with turtle wax ice and hit it with one of those microfiber pads on a pole. Makes for nice shine between waxes.

 

[JimG]

There are two colors for boats... white and wrong!

 

[FootballFan]

There are two colors for boats... white and wrong!

LOL - that's why they have choices...

 

[NorCalGlenn]

I definitely like my black hull, whether the boat's in the water or on the trailer, but definitely knew what I was getting in to before taking delivery. It's one of the reasons I don't keep my boat in its (summer) slip during the week. I give it a quick going over with "Hot Sauce", and then put it into enclosed storage and out of the sun. Had I *ordered* the boat (rather than buying out of dealer inventory), the plan was to go with Mojave tan. Still, no complaints. Lots of work, but no complaints.

 

[rondds]

One of the highlights of my tour of Sykes Creek a couple of years ago was the time we spent with the "materials guru" down there. I don't recall his name. Frank W might. His job for the past 25 years has been to "age" all the materials that are exposed to the elements and see how they hold up - gel coat, stainless steel, etc. The OP's question came up during the tour and this man said that, although colored hulls have come a long way and they weather better today than ever, the saying in his department is "white is right."

Unless it's Awlgrip or IMRON, I'm sticking with Arctic White.

BTW, the color in the new L class yacht hulls is paint, not gel-coat.