Notices
General Boating Discussion

Aqua wrap

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-14-2007 | 08:49 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Gallatin Tennessee
Talking Aqua wrap

Here is a before and after of my 29 redline cat.

I wanted something flashy and was not willing to spend more on paint than the boat was worth.

What do yall think?

No flaming about the trailer it is the next upgrade.

Thanks

Last edited by redlinecat; 09-06-2007 at 09:11 PM.
redlinecat is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 08:54 AM
  #2  
BY U BOY's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 8,779
Likes: 1
From: HOUSTON ,TX
Default

Thats TIGHT Looks good!

Last edited by BY U BOY; 05-14-2007 at 09:57 AM.
BY U BOY is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 08:59 AM
  #3  
damdonzi's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,932
Likes: 12
From: ME and NH
Default

Looks great! Did you do a comparison of what the cost difference would be if you painted it?

I think what I have heard is that the intricate designs are where a wrap really pays off. Otherwise it's a wash.
damdonzi is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 09:02 AM
  #4  
wstultz's Avatar
Social Distortion
20 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,728
Likes: 6
From: Lake Conroe,Texas
Default

sweet job
wstultz is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 09:50 AM
  #5  
thisistank's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 14,521
Likes: 4,436
From: Channel Islands, So. Cal.
Default

Originally Posted by damdonzi
Looks great! Did you do a comparison of what the cost difference would be if you painted it?

I think what I have heard is that the intricate designs are where a wrap really pays off. Otherwise it's a wash.
I don't know about that. A wrap on a 38' foot boat with as much or as little design as you want is going to cost 3-5k. It'll last 2-5 years depending on how well it's taken care of.

I don't know anyone that would do any thing close to a "nice" paint job for 3-5k.

You're going to spend 25k+ for a decent paint job. You can wrap your boat with a new design every two years for 15+ years at that price.
thisistank is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 10:03 AM
  #6  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Gallatin Tennessee
Default

Originally Posted by damdonzi
Looks great! Did you do a comparison of what the cost difference would be if you painted it?

I think what I have heard is that the intricate designs are where a wrap really pays off. Otherwise it's a wash.
To paint my boat with some basic graphics was 25k+.

It was only 2800.00 to design and wrap the boat.

Thanks
redlinecat is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 10:20 AM
  #7  
Tony Montana's Avatar
The BAD Guy
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 1
From: Jupiter, FL
Default

Looks good Do you feel like the wrap is going to hold up over time?
Tony Montana is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 10:20 AM
  #8  
Registered
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,897
Likes: 1
From: LOTO Performance Boat Center
Default

Looks great!
Magic Medicine is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 10:26 AM
  #9  
damdonzi's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,932
Likes: 12
From: ME and NH
Default

Originally Posted by fastercat
To paint my boat with some basic graphics was 25k+.

It was only 2800.00 to design and wrap the boat.

Thanks
That's a no brainer. Congrats again on a great final product.
damdonzi is offline  
Reply
Old 05-14-2007 | 10:35 AM
  #10  
damdonzi's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,932
Likes: 12
From: ME and NH
Default

Originally Posted by thisistank
I don't know about that. A wrap on a 38' foot boat with as much or as little design as you want is going to cost 3-5k. It'll last 2-5 years depending on how well it's taken care of.

I don't know anyone that would do any thing close to a "nice" paint job for 3-5k.

You're going to spend 25k+ for a decent paint job. You can wrap your boat with a new design every two years for 15+ years at that price.
No I totally agree on getting anything "nice" for that kind of money is flat out impossible. Even if you did it yourself, and I certainly am no Dean Loucks, the time and materials still would be more. It's just what a couple of people had told me. The more complex the design was where paint prices skyrocket and wraps become a perfect alternative.

Thanks for the information. Before I sold my 28 Cigarette I called Sign-Zoo and got some prelimiary pricing. They were coming in around $5K installed. I guess prices have down in the last 18 months. And again, your boat looks fantastic. Encouraging to hear how this has held up since you put it on.
damdonzi is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.