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Re: colors?
By:Val Wann
Date: 10/1/2001, 6:36 pm
In Response To: colors? (Mike)

I'm going to paint the bottom of my LT18 a light blue. Easier to see in dim light than dark blue or red, won't be mistaken for a whitecap or a log when capsized as white or "bright" finish might. Blue fits my aesthetic notions better than yellow or International Orange, although those colors are right up near the top of the visibility scale.

Another thought if you don't mind sacrificing a little performance - put some good quality reflective tape on the bottom (and maybe sides) of your hull. Get creative with the design - maybe eyeballs to scare away the sharks!

Messages In This Thread

colors?
Mike -- 10/1/2001, 5:40 pm
Re: colors?
brett (the hitman hart)onnink -- 10/2/2001, 8:50 pm
Thanks
Mike -- 10/3/2001, 6:47 am
Re: yellow
Dave Houser -- 10/2/2001, 12:39 am
Re: colors?
Val Wann -- 10/1/2001, 6:36 pm
Re: colors?
Ted Henry -- 10/1/2001, 5:58 pm