Hull Color

AWKIII · Post by **AWKIII** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:43 am

I have had my M for two seasons now. I bought one with the blue hull. Am curious, if you had to do it over again what would you opt for?

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:57 am

I voted blue cause they're so beautiful -

In reality, I think I'd get white because blue shows scuff marks and scratches too easily.

DLT · Post by **DLT** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:30 am

Yeah, the Blue is stunning. But, I chose White, and would choose it again, for its ability to hide scuffs, being maybe a bit cooler in the sun, etc...

The biggest deal for me was what old colored boats look like... The colored ones just seem to look older that wihte hulled boats of the same are, or even older... That fading just makes it look older....

Yeah, you might be able to prevent fading, but that would require work that I know I'm not willing to do...

White is just easier and more carefree... Which, to me, is what a boat should be...

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:30 am

I have to agree with Mark, I also voted blue because they look so much nicer, not to mention I have a blue hull. (they are also faster

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But as Mark said
"In reality, I think I'd get white because blue shows scuff marks and scratches too easily."
This is very true as I am now in entering my fourth season and am going to have the dealer cover my scuff marks.
Another consideration, if one is into it, is getting things to match. The white and black hull is easy to get get matching canvas for, just get black, it goes with the black trim. Some one at the same marina as me has the full enclosure in black with black and white lines and halyards plus black fenders, looks really good.
I have the challenge of matching pacific blue canvas to the hull( sail cover & bimini so far) with blue fenders and lines. Fortunately davis sticky bags are the same blue as I have those all over my cockpit to keep lines organized and keep objects contained, even have blue gas tank covers with blue sticky bags sewn on them. The blue and white looks very beautifull on the water and even though it is a bit more trouble getting accessories to match, the final product looks awesome, can't wait to get the blue dodger. I will keep all the white lines and only replace the snakeskin colored docking lines with blue ones.
Even though white is easier to deal with I still like the blue hull, there are fewer of them in the marina, while white ones are a dime a dozen.

They Theirs · Post by **They Theirs** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:33 am

I voted Blue because Mark Voted Blue? Same reason! I Sailed a Blue boat before and enjoyed the color, as it was LP Paint and a little darker. If the question was worded differently I may have voted white.
Something like: If you had could turn back time and choose color again, would you choose white or blue. The truth is, we like the blue, but it does require some work to keep it looking like that photo. When the time comes, I'll use LP to improve the toughness of the finish, but not the simplicity of repair.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:41 am

I voted white, because that is what I just bought! Actually I initially thought I'd get the blue one, but then I saw one at my local marina. It was only a year old but already had lots of white showing through. I am now Jeff the Mac owner, not the soon to be owner I started posting as. I'll post the details soon of my new white 06 Mac M.

DLT · Post by **DLT** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:58 am

Congrats Jeff... I've had mine about a year now... You'll love it!

They Theirs · Post by **They Theirs** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:00 am

Jeff

I like a white boat too, classic looks with a dark green boot on the boom and bright work, beautiful!

You might be looking at wax in the blue gel coat scratches, as I believe they shoot white and pull of the paper covering the hull mold where the blue is sprayed, and then shoot over the white/blue with black as it makes the GRP easier to finish.

captin5317 · Post by **captin5317** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:17 am

I voted blue, So far have found no problems keeping the color, I wash and wax quite often. Enjoy taking care of her. A friend owns Automagic, auto finish products. he sets me up with everything I need to keep her looking great. Plus blue is much faster <SMILE>
Bruce

blue_shiba · Post by **blue_shiba** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:55 am

I don't have either but I think the blue looks nicer ... harder to maintain perhaps/scratches etc... Also.. IF one keeps or lives near a large body of water/ocean, wouldnt bird feces be a problem with dark colored sail covers? White may be the easiest to hide that sort of thing....Like a white car over a dark one... Not sure if dust and that sort of stuff would show up more on a boat however.... I know my mate says we'd go with the white accessories...guess that includes the white hull.. The blue may make the bottom 1/2 of the boat appear smaller... LOL Girlie trick for larger thighs

ah well... nice topic...
----------Blue

hvolkhart · Post by **hvolkhart** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:02 am

White is the way to go. I just like that clean look of the whit with the contrast to the blue sea and sky.
Let me ask a question in the regards of speed. Why is it that the blue hull is faster and how much is it faster?

Is it worth to re-paint the hull? Is a different color like red or green or so even faster?

James V · Post by **James V** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:09 am

In the new Factory CD it show a Blue (M) boat passing a White (X) boat. So the joke. In reality, see the threads. For most of us, IMHO, it is not much of a factor as it takes the most ideal conditions to get the best results, not too much winds or waves and the SAME skipper.

I got a white boat. Never want to paint it. Just want to spend the time, money and efford cruising.

NautiMoments · Post by **NautiMoments** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:45 pm

hvolkhart, the blue hull is definitely faster. There is a scientific reason for this. Since blue is a warm color it heats up the water around the hull. Since the boat then thinks it is in the tropics is wants to go faster. OR Since us blue hull owners have to wax our boats more often the hull is way slipperier with less friction in the water.

I have a blue hull and have found that the Sunbrella Royal Blue matches the hull color pretty good. But if I was doing it again I would buy the white, even if it is slower, as you can add several other colors to the boat like forest green. Some blue hulled boats are faster than other though, isn't that right Terry

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:57 pm

Nautimoments said:

Some blue hulled boats are faster than other though, isn't that right Terry

Well, if you are refering to last summers speed test, I had a thick coat of sea life on my hull holding me back. This year I will have 2 coats of VS721 bottom wax that will give my blue hull an extra knot of speed, add to that my four blade prop against your ventilating 3 blade and I should have you in my wake.

Looking forward to testing those props!

NautiMoments · Post by **NautiMoments** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:02 pm

Well well well I'm going to kote my hull with KY jelly.

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