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Happy D
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Initially Posted - 06/21/2008 : 14:35:01

From the list of colors on this list, what would you say the color of my hull is?

https://www.minicraft.com/retail/catalinayachts.htm

1977 SK/SR Dinette Hull #29
1979 ChrisCraft 251
1965 Chris Craft Cutalss

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wmeinert@kconline.com
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 15:21:53

I would try WT770
WHITE (HULL)/ CATALINA
But it really doesn't matter in your case, as bad as your boat appears to be you would never be able to get a true match and you might as well repaint the whole hull of a color of your choice, Oxidation and Sun fade is a bitch to fix 30 years later.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 15:31:49

I'm going to re-do the whole thing. It's completely sanded and ready.
I just wanted to get close to the original color as it matches the interior.
Might just do white after all.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 15:48:19

I don't know, I think white is a dumb color for a boat. Look at the picture of Justin's. If the interior is white, it will match any exterior color.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 16:25:30

The folks at Mini Craft have the original colors. Just tell them the year of your boat and they will have the correct original color. I have used Mini Craft and was happy with the service.

White is the correct color for a boat.

If you go another color and get a scratch it will be very obvious.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 16:48:22

Mine was the original white, and the interior was a different color--sorta cream. Forget about matching--it probably won't, and besides, who can see the hull and the interior at the same time?

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 17:06:32

Don't Dave's hull (Sarge) look purdy?

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Stardog
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 17:07:34

I think the beauty of restoring a boat is that you can make it just the way you want it to be. My boat is like Dave's; white hull with a creamy iniside. I never gave it any thought that the interior color was not the same as the exterior. Choose whatever makes you happy.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 18:07:33

I think it was Enzo Ferrari who said something to the effect of: "you can't see both sides of a car at once, so why bother trying to make them match?".

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Deric
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 18:53:08

I don't know if it makes a huge difference regarding the choice of color as it pertains to heat absorption, but it may be something to consider when choosing the color for the hull.

I have always understood that a lighter color absorbs less heat than a darker color. If this is true, then it may be that a hull that is a darker color may be warmer in the summer months. Maybe not something to even give a thought. I don't know.

Has anyone done a study on the affect of color on temperature on boats?

Color of a hull is a personal choice. If you plan to sell your boat, what would be a universal acceptable color: white?

I merely offer some thoughts. The bottom line - - I meant hull - - is one must choose the color they desire. Have fun and have at it.

Deric

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/21/2008 : 22:10:27

What about 2 part polyuethane paint? My dock neighbor used it on his hull and the boat looks brand new. He bought the boat from the original owner who used it a lot, but was not too finicky about maintaining it.

The boat had only a few years on it, but she was looking haggared before her time.

He washed it, sanded it, filled the dings and gouges with epoxy and glass as needed and then faired it completely. See Don Casey's book "Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual" for specifics.

Then he applied the 2 part paint in small batches, mixing as he went along. He thinned the paint to get a very smooth finish and the boat looks better than new.

Make sure, however, not to try and spray two part poly, as it lets off deadly cyanide gas! It does not do so when you brush or roller it however.

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