Anyone Paint interior of Hnter 31

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Hunter 31

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Mar 31, 2017
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Hunter 31 31 Lake George ny
My wife likes things bright and fresh and she thinks we should paint the interior of our Hunter 31 white. Not everything but enough to brighten it up. Has anyone done this and do you have pictures? Thanks
 
pateco

pateco

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Aug 12, 2014
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Hunter 31 (1983) Pompano Beach FL
Isn't it sort of white already? Are you talking about painting the woodwork, or the gel-coat liner?
 
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Dubo

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Oct 26, 2010
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Hunter 340 Deltaville Va
What year hunter do you have? White is great for showing dirt. Once you paint the wood you can't go back without huge effort. Maybe all you need are white currents and matching towels? :) I would also think of resale. Not too many people want a painted interior.

Just my thoughts.
 
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njlarry

njlarry

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Sep 23, 2009
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O'Day 34-At Last Rock Hall, Md
What Dubo said.
If you do paint, any acrylic house paint will do. But don't.
 
pateco

pateco

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Aug 12, 2014
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Hunter 31 (1983) Pompano Beach FL
Dubo said:
Maybe all you need are white currents and matching towels? :) I would also think of resale. Not too many people want a painted interior.
Just my thoughts.
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Or maybe just light colored upholstery, and new mica on the counter-tops. I found pictures of these two different 1984s online.
Hunter31_84_salon lite interior.jpg

Hunter31_84_int_lookaft lite.jpg

1984_hunter_34_sailboat_31 lite interior.jpg
 
Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
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Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Wood is warm. I agree that accent colors will help, especially on the cushions. If your budget doesn't cover replacement cushions, throw covers might do it, as well as pillows.

If you do ever paint it (not advised), follow Lynn & Larry Pardey's suggestion of tinting slightly with blue. It takes away the harsh white, and makes it easier on the eyes.

Before you paint (not advised), try sticking up some white paper for a while, see if you like it first before you commit.
 
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jmce1587

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Mar 20, 2011
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Hunter 31_83-87 New Orleans
2nd on the new Formica. We bought two sheets of a more updated look for table, galley and head to get away from the old peeling stuff and had a countertop guy moonlighting on the side do the install. IMO made a big difference
 

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