Which color scheme looks best

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Which color scheme looks best

#1 Post by Capt. Dan » Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:04 am

Ok, my wife and I have pretty much picked the boat and picked colors -- Bit now the question is whch scheme and color canvas? Any thoughts from the gallery?
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#2 Post by Capt. Dan » Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:07 am

Also, which is less lelely to show dings or scratches and is easier to keep looking nice -- lighter or darker colors?
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#3 Post by Mucho Gusto » Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:28 am

Both look great, but I like the darker (2nd pic) better. On the downside, if boats are similar to cars/trucks, the darker would show more scratches and dings.
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#4 Post by LadyGT » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:03 pm

Black shows every bit of dirt. How much cleaning do you want to do? lol. The darker canvas will eventually show fading from the sun more than the light one.
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#5 Post by BobL » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:34 pm

Both very sharp looking. I had a South Bay that was majority black. The Excursion I bought last year has very similar colors to your examples (champagne and black). My vote is your number 1 option because the more black, the more cleaning work.
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#6 Post by ron nh » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:49 pm

I like the black but more work for sure. I went to many boat shows this here and I heard alot of comments about tan ish interiors looking outdated, and I'd have to agree.I personally prefer the lighter the better of course many will disagree.
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#7 Post by zoom650 » Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:06 pm

I'd choose the second picture above. My own is black with black accents, black biminis, and tan vinyl flooring. Interior is dark tan. All insignia and lettering is chrome.
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#8 Post by Strake » Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:27 pm

I like the second one better. Also, the black top gives it a nicer contrast, richer looking and doesn't looked so washed out...

Of course, I'm somewhat partial as we just got a Pearl White and Black Berkshire with Gray Teak (vinyl) full floor, Gray two tone seats, and a Black Bimini Top.
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#9 Post by Capt. Dan » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:12 pm

Now im leaning toward a black top, but tan top and seat covers...
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#10 Post by katieclooney » Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:47 pm

I like the darker top

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#11 Post by Capt. Dan » Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:23 pm

Ive come to that conclusion, black top, tan seat covers.
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#12 Post by lakerunner » Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:25 pm

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#13 Post by ROLAND » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:21 am

guess i'm in the minority here... but I like the first one best.
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#14 Post by LadyGT » Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:46 am

Since you chose black top, is there a way to keep the colors from fading in the sun? I have a blue Bimini and I would like to treat it with some thing preventative like 303 fabric guard.
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Re: Which color scheme looks best

#15 Post by Capt. Dan » Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:47 am

I've had great success with the 303 Vinyl Protector, so i would expect their fabric product to be good as well.
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