Hull Color Choices

[noXcuse]

As you may know, I'm in the middle of restoring my Seafarer hull. I'd like everyone's thoughts on which color I choose. I'm painting the hull sides and sides of the hardtop with Dupont Imron. I obviously used Photoshop to change the colors. I tried to get them as close to the actual paint colors that I can get.


Original GW White



Tan/Sand



Fighting Lady Yellow



Bright Yellow



Dark Red



Medium Red



Bright Red



Silver



Midnight Blue



Black

 

[lime4x4]

i voted for bright yellow. Always been i fan oh oddball colors..

 

[DennisG01]

I really like the dark colors, but you have to keep up much more-so on the cleaning and light scratches are more noticeable. In the end, I could go either way on the Sand or Silver. I picked the silver as it's a little different than most. Are you going to paint the non-skid area on the cockpit floor to match?

 

[noXcuse]

I personally like the tan, black, and medium red the most myself. If I end up using tan, then I'll tape off and paint the diamond non-skid areas to match. Anything else, I'll match the original hull color for the non-skid. I'm using Imron, so scratches should buff out fairly easy. As far as upkeep though, Imron is a lot easier to take care of than gelcoat. Just rinse and wash with car soap. No constant polishing.

 

[DennisG01]

I totally agree with you that something like Imron or Awlgrip is superior to gelcoat - no question about that. I guess what I should of said is that the light colors require less attention since minor scratches and dirt don't show as easily. In other words... I like the "easy" approach when it comes to washing/detailing! But, the darker colors you mentioned would certainly look very, VERY nice! If you go with either of the darker colors, did you give any thought to painting the non-skid tan?

Either way... I'm a little perturbed that you started this thread. Well, I take that back - everything will be alright... as long as I don't show my wife your pictures!!! :roll:

 

[onoahimahi]

I like the Tan/Sand color - different enough to grab your attention, but subtle - not "in your face" different. (I tend to be a little conservative with my color choices for most stuff.)

I like the way you left the top part white where the logo is.

 

[Pez Vela]

Our old Gradys have that traditional style, even maybe a little of the commercial workboat look. Any color that substantially deviates from that just doesn't fit. I voted "silver" and, if you feel any color change is in order, silver is pretty sharp looking and distinctive, without creating a garish nightmare.

 

[noXcuse]

Go ahead, show the old lady. lmao. I actually haven't thought about making the hull dark and the non-skid tan. That might look good with the black sides. I got the idea of leaving the top half of the sides white, right off the Grady site. The new Freedom's come like that as an option.

 

[onoahimahi]

I'm not sure you captured Fighting Lady Yellow in your example - it almost looks a bit too yellow while I recall it being more subtle, more like this:

http://robx-7.nopistons.com/d/735-1/panel+004.jpg

If you do a Google Image search on "Fighting Lady Yellow" there seems to be a number of different shades that show up - I don't know what is going on there, perhaps some have faded.

If I was going to change color, it would be between Fighting Lady Yellow and Ice Blue shown here on the Sea Hunt color option page:

http://seahuntboats.com/new25/options/color-options

I think I would be leaning toward Ice Blue but in the end, after having said all that, would probably wimp out and pick original GW white... :|

 

[noXcuse]

I'm not sure you captured Fighting Lady Yellow in your example - it almost looks a bit too yellow while I recall it being more subtle, more like this:

http://robx-7.nopistons.com/d/735-1/panel+004.jpg

If you do a Google Image search on "Fighting Lady Yellow" there seems to be a number of different shades that show up - I don't know what is going on there, perhaps some have faded.

If I was going to change color, it would be between Fighting Lady Yellow and Ice Blue shown here on the Sea Hunt color option page:

http://seahuntboats.com/new25/options/color-options

I think I would be leaning toward Ice Blue but in the end, after having said all that, would probably wimp out and pick original GW white... :|

Well, the picture you provided and my example look pretty close on my computer. With two windows opened side by side, I can tell the difference, but it's not much. I think everyone knows what Fighting Lady looks like in person. My personal opinion, I don't like light blue colors at all. It's just not my thing. The only blue I would use would be very dark blue, which I have pictured.

I don't know what it is, but the original GW white just doesn't do it for me on this body style. Makes it look too old. I know it is an old boat, but I can make it look newer with something a little more updated. You gotta keep up with the Jones'. Can't keep those knotty pine cabinets in your kitchen forever.

 

[onoahimahi]

Well, the picture you provided and my example look pretty close on my computer. With two windows opened side by side, I can tell the difference, but it's not much. I think everyone knows what Fighting Lady looks like in person. My personal opinion, I don't like light blue colors at all. It's just not my thing. The only blue I would use would be very dark blue, which I have pictured.

I don't know what it is, but the original GW white just doesn't do it for me on this body style. Makes it look too old. I know it is an old boat, but I can make it look newer with something a little more updated. You gotta keep up with the Jones'. Can't keep those knotty pine cabinets in your kitchen forever.

I see your points - I think the "Bright Yellow" example had burned into my retina a little bit when I viewed the "Fighting Lady Yellow" example. I'm changing my answer from Sand/Tan to Fighting Lady Yellow...

As a side note - on another thread, I saw your comment on inboard power for larger boats and agree with that as well. I came very close to buying a mint, freshwater, 1993 Sailfish 254 before buying my 272 with E-tecs. If I ever graduate to a 32 footer, I'll probably be looking at twin diesels.

Cheers,
-Scott

 

[noXcuse]

Anyone else? I see 166 hits on this thread, and only 15 votes.