flat black 2001?

[saceone]

I'd like to see some pictures of flatblack 2001's.
or any bad *** 2001 would do.

thanks fellas.

[Andrew]

RE: flat black 2001?

i only know of one.... i've been ready to paint mine for a while, but can't decide whether or not i should go flat or gloss. i'll try and dig up some pics of it in the morning

[SquamInboards]

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[TRIP]

Looks kinda cool, though I'm an original-guy. And a black boat here in Costa Rica... bad idea!

[Andrew]

thats the one i was referring to....

[tourpro]

Interior on that thing is sweet. I like the whole boat actually. Didnt think I was going to but ...........
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[saceone]

thank you for posting this picture

I think I'm gonna paint my 02 SANTE flat black...how sick would that be.

[Kevin_B]

that would be nasty. How do you paint boats? Same as cars

[8122pbrainard]

that would be nasty. How do you paint boats? Same as cars

Kevin, The preferred method of hull restoration is re gel coating the boat. With paint (yes, similar to painting a car) now you end up with a boat that needs to be treated with more care like a wood boat. Paints have come a long way with the modern linear polyurethanes but they still don't perform like gel coat. The bigest issue with gel, is the cost. It's very labor intensive.

[Kevin_B]

that would be nasty. How do you paint boats? Same as cars

Kevin, The preferred method of hull restoration is re gel coating the boat. With paint (yes, similar to painting a car) now you end up with a boat that needs to be treated with more care like a wood boat. Paints have come a long way with the modern linear polyurethanes but they still don't perform like gel coat. The bigest issue with gel, is the cost. It's very labor intensive.

So repainting (gelling) a boat is not a very cost effective way of restoration. The only reason I ask is because I have a 1990 Sport Nautique and its burgundy and gray and its very oxidized and has that hazy look. Buffing it out hasn't seemed to make a lasting difference so I think and all black (flat or gloss) would look super killer.

[MHayes]

The only reason I ask is because I have a 1990 Sport Nautique and its burgundy and gray and its very oxidized and has that hazy look. Buffing it out hasn't seemed to make a lasting difference so I think and all black (flat or gloss) would look super killer.

Wetsand and then buff....it'll make that burgundy pop! Buffing alone is not enough to cut through heavy oxidation.

[8122pbrainard]

So repainting (gelling) a boat is not a very cost effective way of restoration. The only reason I ask is because I have a 1990 Sport Nautique and its burgundy and gray and its very oxidized and has that hazy look. Buffing it out hasn't seemed to make a lasting difference

Do wet sand and then buff as mentioned. You can only do this with paint once maybe twice so then yes, the re gel coat is more cost efficient. I only said it cost more for the job. Also, if you factor in multiple paint jobs from the dock dings you will get with paint, then gel is cheaper!

[N2Orbit]

I had my boat painted in 2002, and the paint held up, very well. As a matter of fact the paint had a better shine was easier to wipe down and did not fade in the sun like gelcoat. I say go for it, and invest the money you save from not using gelcoat, in some good bumper for docking. You could also consider, using a custom vinyl wrap. A local shop claims, they can vinyl wrap over my custom paint with a clear wrap to protect it from damage.

[Sacwake]

My boat was painted when I bought it. I think it looks great for a 1980 SN2001, shows its age on the trailer, but looks great on the water! I found another pic of that black 2001 on Facebook...enjoy.

[Sacwake]

My bad...that's the same pic as above!