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Top Side Colors
- Thread starter actigner
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captgeorge
George Graves
<div>My 383 has a very light biege or brown that looks good and is not too hot on the feet.David Green
M383 High Spirits
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M383 High Spirits
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Robert,
I have an original order sheet. It mentions no color, other than bootstripe.
I did see a 382 in navy blue. I think it is moored at the City Island YC, but I'm not sure.
I have been told that awlgriping the original color is better because potential scratches and nicks will show the original skin. Picture white scratches on navy blue. I am also told that white lasts longer, because it does not fade as fast.
I like the colors, but I would have to consider the above if I were to awlgrip.
Larry
I have an original order sheet. It mentions no color, other than bootstripe.
I did see a 382 in navy blue. I think it is moored at the City Island YC, but I'm not sure.
I have been told that awlgriping the original color is better because potential scratches and nicks will show the original skin. Picture white scratches on navy blue. I am also told that white lasts longer, because it does not fade as fast.
I like the colors, but I would have to consider the above if I were to awlgrip.
Larry
Robert,
If by topsides you are refering to the hull above the waterline, my 382 is awlgripped in " Jockey red " and really stands out in an anchorage. At first sight I didnt like the look but after about 20 minutes it grew on me and now I wouldn't change it. The paint job is at least 6 years old and still looks great and has held up well in the brutal South Florida sun. My deck is painted in a two-tone scheme....a light cream color on the non-skid and white on everything else. I'm sure this was not the original color scheme but I like it and have gotten many compliments from other sailors.
I'd be happy to mail you some photos if you're interested.
If by topsides you are refering to the hull above the waterline, my 382 is awlgripped in " Jockey red " and really stands out in an anchorage. At first sight I didnt like the look but after about 20 minutes it grew on me and now I wouldn't change it. The paint job is at least 6 years old and still looks great and has held up well in the brutal South Florida sun. My deck is painted in a two-tone scheme....a light cream color on the non-skid and white on everything else. I'm sure this was not the original color scheme but I like it and have gotten many compliments from other sailors.
I'd be happy to mail you some photos if you're interested.
captgeorge
George Graves
OOPS! I guess I had non skid on the brain. I have seen an '84 M364 with Navy Blue topsides that looks great after at least seven yearsin the Texas sun.
David Green
S/V High Spirits
David Green
S/V High Spirits
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