AR230 decals......yea or nay? "custom" decals (not really)

[haknslash]

Not feeling the massive graphic or the AR230 graphic. I’d take them off as it would be a cleaner looking boat.

 

[Jon Gottschalk]

If you don't mind, what did you pay to have the interior finished? Our boat was out in the sun for a couple of months 2 years ago and the interior is pretty much shot. Just trying to get a rough idea on replacement cost.

I believe it was $3800 but the guy knocked it down to $3200 for the delay. That was us removing and installing. I know you can get it done cheaper and for more money....I used to have local lady that would do $100 per cushion, material included...but I would expect to spend any where fro $2500-4000.

 

[tdonoughue]

Interior stitching is very nice on those seats. Like that a lot. Color is good, too.

(oh, and I'm a no, as well, on the bullseye, er, I mean, graphic)

 

[Jon Gottschalk]

So final word is no to the decal...I get it but will leave it on. The issue (and stated earlier about shadowing) is on an older boat, especially orange, there is some shadwing and nick here or there. Like a freshly painted wall with imperfections (wet sanded in this case) something needs to pull your eyes away from imperfections. I was on the fence about this set up and maybe too bold with the black.....but needs something on there.

If someone has a better thought, please spit ball......but for the orange boat, not a lot of options. We do a lot of retro fitting decals(2015 sx210 black and blue hull decals on 2006-11 210s) where the gelcoat on neglected boats not only shadows, but is "raised" a bit compared to rest of oxidized/wet sanded hull.....if nothing breaks it up, you can't unsee it.

 

[Babin Farms]

If someone has a better thought, please spit ball......but for the orange boat, not a lot of options. We do a lot of retro fitting decals(2015 sx210 black and blue hull decals on 2006-11 210s) where the gelcoat on neglected boats not only shadows, but is "raised" a bit compared to rest of oxidized/wet sanded hull.....if nothing breaks it up, you can't unsee it.

Maybe a smaller light gray tuning fork logo on the upper rear white portion of the boat if the decal is a must. To me the black being that large is just too much. I'd wet sand the hull to remove the imperfections to make it more visibly pleasing if the shadows/raised areas are the issue.

Just my .02

 

[bigwaves]

Interior looks great! If you want the large decal can you change the color? If so, how about a very light gray color with a matte finish instead of the black? The gray would tie in with the interior I think. The gray decal would still, subtly, draw the eye towards the decal without being as brash as the current decal. Just my 2 cents...

I’m a big fan of the orange hull. Reminds me of a Chevelle I had in my youth.