Change of color

[Shippy]

We are planning to add a dodger and connector this year to our 03 hunter 356 and the admiral really wants to change the color to something different, probably the tan color hunter is using on the new 38. Now, I'm all for keeping the admiral happy because her being happy means I get to sail more. Since the dodger and bridge is new and the bimini needs some serious restitching, new zippers etc, it wouldn't be that much harder to switch over completely. I've already discussed with my sailmaker about changing the UV cover on the head sail. My question to all is this: do you see this a breaking the looks of the traditional hunter color which may impact my resale value in the future (not looking anytime soon to trade up). Pretty much everything canvas wise will be tan (which is cooler). I know that the helm cover, winch covers, table cover will also need to be changed, but these are pretty easy to do. Will it looked too different or have others done this and have no regrets?

 

[Bill Roosa]

Light colors are the way to go

In a tropical environment. Lots of cruisers have all white because it is cooler than darker colors in the tropical sun.I'd buy a boat that had all white/tan trim.

 

[Landsend]

It's the expensive way to go...

But color has very little efect on saleability. Personally, I've never liked red.

 

[newly anonymous]

switched to gray, and my only regret...

...is that I took Latin in high school instead of Spanish.

 

[caguy]

I've done this with the house interior, only

because my wife has a difficult time deciding. Take a picture of your boat and then with photoshop or any other photo editing program change the colors to what you want.Frank

 

[Steve O.]

colors

You don't say what the original color is but I'm guessing navy. I think navy is a really classy and traditional color on a boat, but if the Admiral doesn't like it and money is no object, go for it.

 

[Ross in Tampa]

it's just canvas..

I don't think I would get too bugged up about resale value, unless you were actively trying to sell. Do what you like, that's what is important.I am sticking to royal blue sunbrella, just because I am cheap and every one carries it. Ross in Tampa

 

[sailaway78]

I'm with Ross in Tampa

The hell with the resale, and also what others think. Secondly, I don't believe that when compared to the condition, the care and the cleanliness of your boat, the colors will be a minor matter. Unless of course you paint it like a garbage scow. This is your boat, your investment, your pleasure. Do what suits you, and yours, and let the rest of the world worry about theirs.

 

[Joe]

It's your decision

Colors do identify sailboats and a wide varity of options are applied. Some curb appeal better than others, as color choice reflects individuality, personality and decoration skill. My Admiral, for example, did our last boats interior in two tone fabric far from the nautical style and it turned out beautiful having no problem in resale! Our current Catalina 34 doger and bimini, head sail UV cover, etc. are green heather, with which we are happy and if ever selling our sailboat, I think, would not be a negative factor. Next year we will replace some of the worn fabric with the same color. Only color I find hard to figure is Coast Guard Orange. Good Luck!