I have a 2000 265 express that I have owned for the last few seasons. Every year I try to modernize the boat and do upgrades here and there. Now that the boat hits 15 years old its time to paint the hull. Numerous offshore adventures wear down the hull sides over time. I have a few rouge gaff shots and scars from death rolling sharks while trying to clip leaders. I have decided to paint it fighting lady yellow, I was in the keys recently and saw a 33 express with the same paint and I fell in love. Along with repainting the hull i'm going to do the motors at the same time with OEM yamaha paint. The topsides will receive a good compound and wax at the same time. I just worked a deal with a local marina and the work is set to be done in late spring. They are going to paint down below the water line so that they can establish a new straight water line compared to the one that i have now that seems so be to high. I cant wait to see the final finish. How many other 265 owners out there have put their boat in the booth? Here is the before...
