What color should I paint this?

[Joe_the_boatman]

I hate to ask, but I need some opinions on this. My original plan to use white on the hull got dumped since I used all the paint for my trailer.

Things to consider:
Georgia red clay on the hull just about every time I'll take it out.
Seats are gray, bow seats white, and will be used again.
Trailer is bright white (trailer in the pic is long gone)
I'll most likely paint the windshield hardware black, to modernize it a little.
Splashwell cover is blue vinyl (inside).

So, any ideas? So far I'm thinking white lower, gray upper hull and interior. I think white will get dirty too easy though on the hull, and show scratches. How about a black hull?

boat is 18' Starcraft (aluminum).

 

[i386]

Re: What color should I paint this?

I think a black hull looks good. I'm even thinking about making my hull black. You don't want it on any surface you might sit or walk on though as it will get very hot. I like the idea of gray interior as white will blind you when you're out in the sun.

I fished on a 19' white Skeeter guide boat in Louisiana for 2 days and I decided then and there I would never have a white deck in any boat that I own.

 

[Lakester]

Re: What color should I paint this?

hello,

red clay, huh? have u thot of...

RED ?

regards
lakester

 

[i386]

Re: What color should I paint this?

hello,

red clay, huh? have u thot of...

RED ?

regards
lakester

Maybe he doesn't want to be accused of being a UGA fan.

 

[Lakester]

Re: What color should I paint this?

Maybe he doesn't want to be accused of being a UGA fan.

sorry, just a needless oversight on my part... since i live in tx. lol

well, then... blue??

regards
lakester

 

[Joe_the_boatman]

Re: What color should I paint this?

Maybe he doesn't want to be accused of being a UGA fan.

Yeah, I'm a GT grad..... maybe navy/gold/white (just kidding)?

red/white/black doesn't work for me. We went to Athens to party a few times, and had friends there, but it's a little different when football season rolls around.....

 

[INJUN]

Re: What color should I paint this?

Leave good enough alone1 She looks great as is!
Rinse the red clay off each occasion.
I wouldn't change a thing (except maybe add an engine).

 

[Lakester]

Re: What color should I paint this?

Leave good enough alone1 She looks great as is!
Rinse the red clay off each occasion.
I wouldn't change a thing (except maybe add an engine).

hello,

good observation. u should do well here... LOL

regards
lakester

 

[Joe_the_boatman]

Re: What color should I paint this?

Leave good enough alone1 She looks great as is!
Rinse the red clay off each occasion.
I wouldn't change a thing (except maybe add an engine).

Oy... she had a rotten transom and deck (well, 3 layers of "deck"). This was the "before" picture from last September. She's gutted and flipped right now in the back yard.

I figured if I came this far, why not repaint....... I've already primed the bottom, and rolled on a few coats of white, then ran out while finishing the trailer.

 

[Lakester]

Re: What color should I paint this?

, then ran out while finishing the trailer.

hello,

could u buy some more white?

regards
lakester

 

[Joe_the_boatman]

Re: What color should I paint this?

yep. Since I'm repainting anyhow, I just thought of changing colors. I thought a gallon would be enough for a jetski, boat hull, and trailer, but I was wrong....

 

[jennis9]

Re: What color should I paint this?

jp

love the boat... we a starcraft like it in brown, tan and orange. I love the tri-tone look.

I think the existing blue is a great color along with the white and grey. and you will find a lot of your standard accessories can match.

my suggestion for accent color in following with starcraft vintage style would be to add a touch of NAVY instead of black. don't go crazy, just touches here and there - windshield, bimini... it is also a standard accent/accessory color and will add that rich touch of 'oomph' you're looking for. it will also look good with the grey and blue you already have going on. it will also look great with your crisp white trailer.

I would not paint the hull black - you will have the same problerm with the red clay as you would with white. black cars are a bear to clean... i would imagine a boat would be as well.

only my two cents, but i think it would look richer.