Dark colored hull --

[B-faithful]

are they difficult to maintain? Considering Alex Seal (non gell coat)...

Here is what I am thinking if it isnt out of reach:


or




Thoughts please on how it looks over time

[giantfan]

Sweet Boat!!!!

I had a dark blue hull with my Aquasport. As long as you keep it waxed I don't see any problems.

I had a couple of scars from the flying gaff that once you go thru the top finish it is white underneath, but it comes with the territory.

One other thing to consider if you do get the colored hull, socks for your fenders. Will keep the little scratches off the hull.

Good luck

[Seaker]

Wax her in the spring and fall and your good to go

[kitebuz]

Non-gel w/ a clear coat over it, and they hold up real well. Looks super sharp imo.

A good paint thread:
http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/t...ighlightmode=1

[brokensheer]

strictley from an appearance view, shiny dark surfaces show ALL imperfections ( fairness) if your boat has a lump or a dip in the hull the dark shiny finish will broadcast it, In master tooling of such parts black gel coat is used for that reason. White or light colors will hide a multitude of sins.

If your hull has a condition called print through ( structural laminate seen through the gel coat) you will hate a dark color over time, if one side of the boat get more sun then the other being at the dock or on a trailer,it will appear through as well unless your builder used a print through blocker Hope this helps

[DRIFTWOOD]

B - FAITHFUL NICE RIG. I HAVE A BLACK HULLED 26' REGULATOR AND I WAX IT 3 X A YEAR.
A CLEANER WAX AND A PROTECTOR WAX BEFORE I GO IN THE WATER
A PROTECTOR WAX MID SUMMER
AND PROTECTOR WAX BEFORE I GET SHRUNK WRAP IN DECEMBER.

IF YOU ARE GONNA FISH HARD YOU WILL GET SOME BATTLE SCARS, BUT WHAT THE HELL.

I WOOD SUGGEST YOU HIT IT WITH A WHEEL AND COMPOUND EVERY OTHER YEAR.

GIT- R - DONE

[kitebuz]

Driftwood - sweet boat. Do you have gelcoat or paint?

[DRIFTWOOD]

KITEBUZ - THANKS. FINISH IS JUST REGULAR PAINT. BUT I WAX 3 X A YEAR . STAR BRITE TEFELON.