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Old 04-07-2015 | 04:34 PM
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grey!!
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Old 04-07-2015 | 04:57 PM
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I think white would stand out more and perhaps make the boat look longer and sleeker.
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Old 04-07-2015 | 05:12 PM
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Old 04-07-2015 | 05:18 PM
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is it above the rub rail or below it? is the boat blue and white or light grey? hard to tell on 640 by 480 vga resolution. if white, no whiter than hull color or upholstery. the royal blue to match center strip is a thought. what grey? charcoal? automotive primer? or something in between. gloss, metallic,what finish?
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Old 04-07-2015 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dereknkathy
is it above the rub rail or below it? is the boat blue and white or light grey? hard to tell on 640 by 480 vga resolution. if white, no whiter than hull color or upholstery. the royal blue to match center strip is a thought. what grey? charcoal? automotive primer? or something in between. gloss, metallic,what finish?
The platform will sit above the tow hook ups but under the tow eye. Most of the boat is grey/charcoal and white with just the green stripe. If I did white it would match the white gel on the boat... so its not "bright white". No matter what color/finish its going to be a gloss. Metallic isnt offered in the color sheet.
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Old 04-07-2015 | 06:35 PM
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My preference in looking at your photos would be the gray that matches the boat where it will be attached. If matching gray in color, it wouldn't "detract" from the boats lines creating a focal point and it would accentuate your current graphics.
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Old 04-07-2015 | 06:49 PM
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Gray, continuing the color of the boat.. to the eye it`ll make the boat look longer than if it was a different color.
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Old 04-07-2015 | 06:57 PM
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Don't do white. Even the cleanest running boat will give it some exhaust soot and it will always look dirty. I did it on my boat years ago......bad idea. Go with the grey. Good luck
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Old 04-07-2015 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisf695
So made up my mind and purchased the swim platform from Aluminum fabrications... I just received the powder coat color sheet and they need a color choice by Friday. Im torn between the grey and white gelcoat on my boat.. Im just a very indecisive person and cant make up my mind. What do you think?

Thanks fellas

The one I bought:

My boat:

Is this from Aluminum Fabrication in Ohio? I was just looking at them this afternoon! What's the lead time & cost if you don't mind my asking? PM me if preferred.... Thanks
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Old 04-07-2015 | 07:07 PM
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Well... looks like Ill be going with grey. Thank you for all the comments and suggestions! Appreciate it!! Very excited for this addition to the boat... cant go wrong adding real estate to the water! Just getting in and out of the boat will make a world of difference at the sandbar.

Harleybagger, yeah its from Aluminum Fab. in ohio. Ask for Nick if you call. Hes been awesome with work with on this project. Cost depends on how much extras you want and its a 2-3 week turn around time.

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