boat colour scheme help needed

[fishfeatures]

hi,

I'm at the stage in my restoration where i need to start thinking about colours for my boat. It's a 14ft ski boat (fletcher) that currently is blue on top and white hull. My problem is that i'm completely un-artistic and have waht you may call painters block because I cannot think of how to "pimp my boat" in any sense using colours.

Is there a site out there that may give me some idea of what my boat will look like in various colours ??

 

[jigngrub]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

Take a browse through the completed restorations forum and see if there's anything that strikes your fancy.

http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=407

 

[Texasmark]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

Since you are from Ireland, colors may not be that important. Down here in Texas, the summers get really hot and a dark deck in the afternoon can be more than uncomfortable. If you try to sit on the side of the boat with just a swimsuit on it will burn your legs, especially for the fair haired sex. BTDT

In Ireland it may be a lot cooler and not that much of a problem.

Other thing is lighter colors don't show dirt and scum as well so you don't need to wash her up as often to keep her looking pristine.

In short, pastels, then whatever color (colour) suits you. Blues/cremes/greens are easy going colors. If you want something wild then red/orange/yellow....

HTH

Mark

 

[DuckHunterJon]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

Do lots of google image searches for similar looking boats. Alternatively, find someone proficient in photoshop, and give them a picture of your boat. Or, as I would do, go old tech and take a few pictures, then sit down with sharpies and doodle until you find one that looks good.

 

[fishfeatures]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

Thanks for that folks,

all boats I've looked of a similar type are all reds and blues and whites , too common.

as Texasmark points out colours that attract heat aren't an issue here (unfortunately) ,

i'm leaning towards orange/red with some nice design between hull and top cap and with matching upholstery, so maybe sharpies and a few beers are the way to go.

But if anyone can even toss a simply design or logo my way it'd help as I really haven't an artistic imagination when it comes to design the side or bow of the boat


many thanks.

 

[Don S]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

Not sure about the orange ..................

 

[fishfeatures]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

DON S YOU'RE THE MAN!!!!!

just split it half and half ( front white , back half orange) with the middle of the bow in orange.
oh and can the orange be brighter????please??????

 

[Don S]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

 

[Don S]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

just split it half and half ( front white , back half orange) with the middle of the bow in orange.
oh and can the orange be brighter????please??????

You don't want much, do you

 

[fishfeatures]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

Don S , you're too kind but, red is a standard colour for these boats and purple is the color of a local waste collection company so that is a no no.. do it in yellow just to humour me

thx

 

[fishfeatures]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

i mean bright yellow sorry

 

[Don S]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

Here is about as I can make it with the way I am doing it and what I have to work with.
My eyes are going blurry.............

 

[fishfeatures]

Re: boat colour scheme help needed

thanks Don it's all a big help cheers