New hull colors
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The way to attract new buyers, is to advertise--look at the Ranger Tug/Cutwater example. They happen to have solid color = bright/ dark, high maintenance hulls.
Personally, I don't want a solid hull color--because of the increased maintenance, and susceptibility to dings, which are harder to repair. Again--a personal preference, based on experience. I have had two colored hull boats, one the bright red Columbia 29--and it was a nightmare to keep looking perfect. The other was a very light yellow--and was much easier to maintain. Currently a neighbor has a high end 30 foot Center console, with a dark green hull--and it really looks bad--the green has faded to different amounts in various areas. I had this same problem with the dark green stripe on my Tom Cat 255.
Personally, I don't want a solid hull color--because of the increased maintenance, and susceptibility to dings, which are harder to repair. Again--a personal preference, based on experience. I have had two colored hull boats, one the bright red Columbia 29--and it was a nightmare to keep looking perfect. The other was a very light yellow--and was much easier to maintain. Currently a neighbor has a high end 30 foot Center console, with a dark green hull--and it really looks bad--the green has faded to different amounts in various areas. I had this same problem with the dark green stripe on my Tom Cat 255.
localboy":2rh1fi4t said:
Mark, I agree (and with Bob too) the darker colors are a paint to keep up. My vehicles are always lighter shades, although I have considered a maroon truck to match my boat stripe color, BUT that red is a magnet for other things as well, so silver it will be. Thanks for the warning on the "red".
(My personal feeling about white, It is the primer color they put on before they paint, so the factory got by on the cheap by not having to put on a finish color.) AND BEFORE I get a ton of "not so's", I know, I know, and there are practical reasons for having a white vehicle, (like to hide in the fog or snow) It just is my favorite non-color. (OK, no offense to those who like and drive white, it just isn't my "color".)
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
Bob Austin Said:
You are right Bob, and the Mfg's are not interested in putting $$$ into advertising a line that brings them less profit per boat than their "other line". That irritates the daylights out of most of us, but then again, that also keeps our used boat values up where we like that when we sell.
Check out the recent Ranger Tug full page advertising piece, front (p-7) of the BoatUS Dec mag. NINE pictures in all, only 3 have pictures of their boats, and the headline is "WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE" ~~~~~~~~~~~ "You're not just buying a boat, you're joining our family." Have we seen or heard that anywhere before?
Sorry for the off thread rant, Guess this should be another thread, oh, and we have done that before here too. here is on of the threads:
Triton now Northwest Marine Industries?
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t= ... nufacturer
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
You are right Bob, and the Mfg's are not interested in putting $$$ into advertising a line that brings them less profit per boat than their "other line". That irritates the daylights out of most of us, but then again, that also keeps our used boat values up where we like that when we sell.
Check out the recent Ranger Tug full page advertising piece, front (p-7) of the BoatUS Dec mag. NINE pictures in all, only 3 have pictures of their boats, and the headline is "WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE" ~~~~~~~~~~~ "You're not just buying a boat, you're joining our family." Have we seen or heard that anywhere before?
Sorry for the off thread rant, Guess this should be another thread, oh, and we have done that before here too. here is on of the threads:
Triton now Northwest Marine Industries?
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t= ... nufacturer
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
Funny how these topics drift... Sounds like I'm in the minority here, but the lack of marketing by NMI is perfectly fine by me! Ranger was noted for their strong marketing, which is very true, but anyone who boats in the PNW has also probably noticed that Rangers appear to be on pace to outnumber the Bayliners any day now...have you seen the size of the Tug Nuts rendezvous at Roche Harbor? Crazy! That's exactly why I'm selfishly happy that NMI does not put more effort into it. I still get excited when I spot another C-dory out on the water. Despite the same basic 22' Cruiser being in production since the late '80s they are still not that numerous, and that's part of the appeal of our boats, in addition to the colorful hull stripes!
Back to the topic, the anticipated sun fade of gelcoat was one factor when deciding to go with light grey for Big-C. Admittedly, I feel the dark stripe C-dory's look neat, dare I say better, and now that the boat is being kept indoors anyway, a small part wishes I had chosen dark red instead, to match with Lil'C! But all the colors are good on a C-dory!
-Mike
Back to the topic, the anticipated sun fade of gelcoat was one factor when deciding to go with light grey for Big-C. Admittedly, I feel the dark stripe C-dory's look neat, dare I say better, and now that the boat is being kept indoors anyway, a small part wishes I had chosen dark red instead, to match with Lil'C! But all the colors are good on a C-dory!
-Mike
When and if I buy it will be used, and color will not be the deciding factor as I'm good with all of them. But I do keep changing my mind about which I like best! They all have their appeal.
I really enjoy the "gimmie a random C-Brat" feature here, as I like every single boat that I see. The C-Dory looks cool in all sizes and all colors.
I really enjoy the "gimmie a random C-Brat" feature here, as I like every single boat that I see. The C-Dory looks cool in all sizes and all colors.
When I bought my Tom Cat, I had a choice of colors, IF I was willing to wait a few months, since a production boat with the green stripe/accent was available.
Marc. I also would like to know what new options are available---and this is exactly the reason to advertise (as would be the option of colors).
I do see the Magnum control unit, in the Wefing's photos, which makes me believe that NWI is finally putting a quality inverter in their boats.--not sure why two water pumps however, in the under the galley--are they both fresh water?
Marc. I also would like to know what new options are available---and this is exactly the reason to advertise (as would be the option of colors).
I do see the Magnum control unit, in the Wefing's photos, which makes me believe that NWI is finally putting a quality inverter in their boats.--not sure why two water pumps however, in the under the galley--are they both fresh water?