Brad. I have a thought. Since you have not yet purchased your boat, perhaps you can buy one that has the color you want, from the factory. It's a matter of prioritization. I'm like Stu, up here in California, but I gather that in the Gulf and in the Islands heat can be a real factor. In those areas I would seriously consider if a dark hull is advisable. Are you going South? In any case, there are a lot of boats for sale now, so you should be able to find one that fits your perameters. Sounds like fun!! Good luck.
