23LSV Color Opinions Wanted

[Ridebutter]

13 hours ago, mrnate450r said:

@Ridebutter, did you have a Strat Blue and Charcoal A22? 

I did, it was my first jump over from Nautique.  I loved that boat.

[Ridebutter]

Good call on the white tower, I said I wouldn't do it again after the white tower on my A22, but with the gunmetal pipe on the leading edge, bugs will be easier to clean off.   

 

That white tower is going to set this thing off, thanks for the feedback.

[The Hulk]

1 hour ago, Ridebutter said:

Good call on the white tower, I said I wouldn't do it again after the white tower on my A22, but with the gunmetal pipe on the leading edge, bugs will be easier to clean off.   

 

That white tower is going to set this thing off, thanks for the feedback.

U could fold down when trailering if u make a 2*4 support or something like they do from Factory

[oldjeep]

15 minutes ago, The Hulk said:

U could fold down when trailering if u make a 2*4 support or something like they do from Factory

The bugs really only wind up on the tube, and you do not want to be towing with it down.

[ConnollyCrew]

I would strongly suggest using a white dash accent in a white hull boat. The passenger area under the glass will be white fiberglass and the only thing on the drivers side helm area you can do to coordinate is a white accent. The black dash stands out against white fiberglass, consider white accent for dash...

Edited December 11, 2017 by ConnollyCrew

[IXFE]

Actually I would avoid white vinyl on a primarily white boat.  Malibu's white vinyl isn't white at all; it's cream.  On a dark boat it has the illusion of white because you're not seeing up against white gel coat.  But when you put in next to white gel coat (which is a true white), the white vinyl looks dirty.  

[Ronnie]

27 minutes ago, IXFE said:

Actually I would avoid white vinyl on a primarily white boat.  Malibu's white vinyl isn't white at all; it's cream.  On a dark boat it has the illusion of white because you're not seeing up against white gel coat.  But when you put in next to white gel coat (which is a true white), the white vinyl looks dirty.  

I don't see this as an issue.

[Wavemaker]

35 minutes ago, IXFE said:

Actually I would avoid white vinyl on a primarily white boat.  Malibu's white vinyl isn't white at all; it's cream.  On a dark boat it has the illusion of white because you're not seeing up against white gel coat.  But when you put in next to white gel coat (which is a true white), the white vinyl looks dirty.  

This is a great example of a very informative and constructive post! I love reading replys with positive motives and genuine desire to help the OP! Well done @IXFE!

I actually posted this before I saw the previous reply, it was no dig at Ronnie!

Edited December 11, 2017 by Wavemaker

[Ronnie]

No dig taken, or given. I just don’t see the white vinyl as looking dirty. The vinyl changes every few years but it’s never been Snow White. I’ve had several boats with white gel against white vinyl and never had it looked or called dirty. 😜

[The Hulk]

1 hour ago, IXFE said:

Actually I would avoid white vinyl on a primarily white boat.  Malibu's white vinyl isn't white at all; it's cream.  On a dark boat it has the illusion of white because you're not seeing up against white gel coat.  But when you put in next to white gel coat (which is a true white), the white vinyl looks dirty.  

so true! my previous boat had white upper deck and the cream-white looked stained, it bugged me every time i looked at it since the vinyl always looked dirty compared to the pure white fiberglass. it makes the interior look dated/used/old. i'm frankly shocked that bu still does not have a pure white vinyl yet? 

Anyhow go with some grays + black for vinyl it will look much better!

[The Hulk]

luckily my UD is blue and the light grays help make the small amounts of cream white look whiter but look at the tower vs the cream white below it... if your UD is white it will bug you big time and always look dirty... 

[Choiceind]

What about Moonbeam gel coat? Is that closer to a cream or an off white? Or dos anyone what tint it is, if its on the grey side or a tan side? Cant really tell on the computer screen when building a boat.

[IXFE]

53 minutes ago, Choiceind said:

What about Moonbeam gel coat? Is that closer to a cream or an off white? Or dos anyone what tint it is, if its on the grey side or a tan side? Cant really tell on the computer screen when building a boat.

Moonbeam gel coat I s a very light gray. Not tan at all. It actually matches the moonbeam vinyl very well!

See the bow pic below... that’s moonbeam gel and vinyl up next to each other. There is no white on that boat at all (inside or out). 

Edited December 11, 2017 by IXFE

[The Hulk]

58 minutes ago, Choiceind said:

What about Moonbeam gel coat? Is that closer to a cream or an off white? Or dos anyone what tint it is, if its on the grey side or a tan side? Cant really tell on the computer screen when building a boat.

My seats above are moonbeam the slightly gray which I like with graphite accent and black panel sides.. interior main white is my least favorite part as it shows dirt the most.. and isn't pure white.. 

Edited December 11, 2017 by The Hulk

[Ridebutter]

3 hours ago, ConnollyCrew said:

I would strongly suggest using a white dash accent in a white hull boat. The passenger area under the glass will be white fiberglass and the only thing on the drivers side helm area you can do to coordinate is a white accent. The black dash stands out against white fiberglass, consider white accent for dash...

I didn’t plan on white vinyl, but the white accent might be a nice touch.  Guess I need to sit in one when I pick out my vinyl colors to see what surfaces it’s against.  Thanks @IXFEfor the caution about the cream color. Vapor blue accent would break it up as well I suppose.

[The Hulk]

Try darker interior for a look and post pic! 

[IXFE]

11 minutes ago, The Hulk said:

Try darker interior for a look and post pic! 

Yes!!! Do this with a vapor bead!!

[Ridebutter]

1 minute ago, IXFE said:

Yes!!! Do this with a vapor bead!!

What colors are those?

[The Hulk]

2 minutes ago, IXFE said:

Yes!!! Do this with a vapor bead!!

Ohh that pink tempted.. 

[ConnollyCrew]

26 minutes ago, Ridebutter said:

I didn’t plan on white vinyl, but the white accent might be a nice touch.  Guess I need to sit in one when I pick out my vinyl colors to see what surfaces it’s against.  Thanks @IXFEfor the caution about the cream color. Vapor blue accent would break it up as well I suppose.

Thats Moonbeam and light graphite..

[ConnollyCrew]

3 hours ago, IXFE said:

Actually I would avoid white vinyl on a primarily white boat.  Malibu's white vinyl isn't white at all; it's cream.  On a dark boat it has the illusion of white because you're not seeing up against white gel coat.  But when you put in next to white gel coat (which is a true white), the white vinyl looks dirty.  

My example was actually Moonbeam and light Graphite

[teamerickson]

Moonbeam and light graphite. 

 

[oldjeep]

3 hours ago, IXFE said:

Actually I would avoid white vinyl on a primarily white boat.  Malibu's white vinyl isn't white at all; it's cream.  On a dark boat it has the illusion of white because you're not seeing up against white gel coat.  But when you put in next to white gel coat (which is a true white), the white vinyl looks dirty.  

I agree.  My previous boat was a bayliner with pure white seats, was always surprised how dirty looking Malibu white is.

[Choiceind]

54 minutes ago, IXFE said:

Moonbeam gel coat I s a very light gray. Not tan at all. It actually matches the moonbeam vinyl very well!

See the bow pic below... that’s moonbeam gel and vinyl up next to each other. There is no white on that boat at all (inside or out). 

Thanx for the infoand for adding pic!! 

[IXFE]

2 hours ago, Ridebutter said:

What colors are those?

That M235 is Graphite (base + main) and ebony (cushion panel). 

The Graphite looks slightly different depending on the texture of each different panel.