Faux Teak vs. Titanium Grey

[NautiqueJeff]

I like the blue platform, but it will cost you, and it will show scratches a little easier than the SC. I had one of the first black platforms ever on my 2003 210. It looked great, but did require additional maintenance to keep it looking good.

[lucky7t]

Master Blue Platform for sure. It looks great

[TNRIDER]

I have to admit the blue platform looks the best....but you will hate all the scratches it shows especially if you wake board or use the platform alot from loading and unloading, even flip flops hold sand, pebbles, and grit that will leave white scratches in your blue gelcoat. White hides it alot and does not fade. Also its really easy to clean. Get the white and go with grey inserts!!!

[ccs]

Tnrider ---

I dont see how that make sense -- "will show white scratches" ??

The blue color goes very deep - so tonsee anything but blue - you would have to have a seriously deep
And severe scratch - would you not ??

[tke104]

I like the blue platform, but it will cost you, and it will show scratches a little easier than the SC. I had one of the first black platforms ever on my 2003 210. It looked great, but did require additional maintenance to keep it looking good.

I'm almost positive that there are no additional charges this year for premium colors, including hull, tower, and platform.

Tnrider ---

I dont see how that make sense -- "will show white scratches" ??

The blue color goes very deep - so tonsee anything but blue - you would have to have a seriously deep
And severe scratch - would you not ??

The colored platforms that I've seen all have white scratches and wear marks on them. Mostly from people sliding in the water with their boards on. The color seems to wear away pretty easy, especially on the edge.

That wouldn't stop me from getting a colored platform if I really liked the look though, but I would go with white and faux teak if it were me.

[ccs]

If the colored platform gets scratched up - can't I just buy a new platform and replace the scratched
Up one ? -- sure it will cost a few bucks to do so - but can you buy just a replacement platform ?

[81nautique]

I'm almost positive that there are no additional charges this year for premium colors, including hull, tower, and platform.

Not true, everything other than silver cloud is an upgrade whether it's hull deck or platform.

First thing were going to do when our 200 sport comes in next week is have 3m clear bra installed on the Green Platform edges and the leading edge of the trailer fenders. The platform will still be non slip because of the faux teak but a board/ski should slide off nicely, if the clear bra wears I'll replace it. My neighbor installs the stuff on high end cars for a living and it should work fine on the boat. Might not stop all scratches but should minimize the issue.

[tke104]

Not true, everything other than silver cloud is an upgrade whether it's hull deck or platform.

First thing were going to do when our 200 sport comes in next week is have 3m clear bra installed on the Green Platform edges and the leading edge of the trailer fenders. The platform will still be non slip because of the faux teak but a board/ski should slide off nicely, if the clear bra wears I'll replace it. My neighbor installs the stuff on high end cars for a living and it should work fine on the boat. Might not stop all scratches but should minimize the issue.

On your 200, yes. On the 230 (or 210), there are no additional color upgrade charges for any surface including selecting metallic colors.

[81nautique]

On your 200, yes. On the 230 (or 210), there are no additional color upgrade charges for any surface including selecting metallic colors.

That's news to me, anyone know why one model and not the other?

[Nauti 210]

probably bc you are already paying out the a$$ for a 210 or 230..

[aarond0083]

On your 200, yes. On the 230 (or 210), there are no additional color upgrade charges for any surface including selecting metallic colors.

This is 100% inaccurate. Colored platform and deck stripe are options on both the 210 and 230, which add to the cost. As for solid vs flake gelcoat prices, I don't know about any up charge there.

[riderite]

+1 for the Faux Teak..

[pzthk6]

Definitely a charge for deck stripes on 210 or 230, charge for hull bottom and swim platform color as well. When you go to metal flake there is a whole nother set of upgrade charges (requires 4 layers; clear gel, clear w/ flake, color, & barrier coat).
As for scratches, almost all colors when scratched show white, even though there is no white gel there. SC platform is for the long term low maintenance person, colored platform is the wow factor with a lot of upkeep and anal protection.

[msbowhunter]

I dont like the brown with those colors at all!

[ccs]

Ive decided to go with the Master Blue Platform with Titanium Grey non skid surfaces - - agree with the forum - silver cloud less maintenance, but when your buying a $120K (retail) Ski Boat - you are obviously going for some WOW and Bling factor.

Besides, as I said - if it gets too scratched up - just buy a new platform every couple years.