ColdOne Posted January 13, 2018 Futzin - Beautiful boat! I have to say my 2008 is in the similar condition. It also stays out all from April thru October then it is stored indoors for the winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpm330 Posted January 13, 2018 Black or dark blue will require more work than a lighter color boat. I have mine waxed and buff every year and always use fenders that have fleece covers. The black gel coat on my boat looks better than it did when it was new and there is no fading. When the weather is warm it gets washed weekly and is in a covered slip year round. The shop used a different polish this year and the results were outstanding. 3M Perfert-it Ex machine polish. They said they can only buy it in gallons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye Posted January 13, 2018 Can't go wrong with either. My last two were blue & black and require the same maintenance to keep them looking good. We do get a lot of positive comments on the black with no graphics. Good luck with your purchase and enjoy your new boat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jksvet Posted January 13, 2018 Personally, I like blue, but when I was shopping, I was told the black is better for resale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted January 13, 2018 I love how sales people love to take charge of all your money being spent on YOUR BOAT. Do this. Do not do that. I want to make the most money on your boat later. Screw the greedy guy / gal ruining my pleasure of a new to me boat. Go out and buy your own boat for resale value. My money. My choice. If I want the maximum return on the money. 0ver a time period ? I sure would not buy a new boat. Rant about sales people spending my money. I am partial to black in most everything I buy. I am lucky with Chaparral black boats. Both 2002 186 SSI are not fading anywhere I can see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solarmatt Posted January 14, 2018 I think we are going to go with the blue. I like the way the blue and gray mesh on the interior. Adds some style that the black and gray doesn't have. Some subtle red accepts would go a long way to sporting up the black (if you like it sportier). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solarmatt Posted January 14, 2018 Actually, on that note. The one thing that I really like about the VRX (which was just out of my price range) is the graphics. Any chance I can have them applied later? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auggie Posted January 14, 2018 Many Tint Shops do body wrap type graphics. You can put any design you want on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzin' Posted January 14, 2018 ColdOne: sweet ride! Hawkeye: great taste! Mike: peerless . . . Solarmatt: good luck with your purchase, keep us informed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted January 14, 2018 The offshore boat crowd redoes graphics a lot on older boats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonpaul Posted January 16, 2018 Black gets my vote. Though this color is a bit PITA to clean and maintain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
