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NO GIN
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« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2010, 08:02:01 AM »
Le Meez ~ She is a beaute ! ! ! ! One of the nicest looking Rinkers I have seen. Can you send me more pics just for fun?
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« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2010, 10:00:34 PM »
I just bought a 05 black hull 27, it had been sitting outside for 2 years, took be the better part of 2 days to get it just ok in my opinion, but I wanted it in the water to start using it.  I'll spend the spring while it's on shore doing it right and I wouldn't have it any other way.  Had white hull boats all my life, won't go back.  As the corvette owner said, and I have one too, a black one as well, and it looks classy when it's done right.
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« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2010, 10:33:31 PM »
Quote from: NO GIN on July 26, 2010, 08:02:01 AM
Le Meez ~ She is a beaute ! ! ! ! One of the nicest looking Rinkers I have seen. Can you send me more pics just for fun?
I will post lots of photos when we get home from this 500+ mile trip that we are in the middle of right now. It's been a great experience so far. Thanks for the comment, we seem to think so too :)
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« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2010, 09:13:28 AM »
2 more cents.......I would go white hull next time.

Now, as mentioned earlier in the thread prior to 2007 there was/is a real issue with the dark hulls.  Mine is a 2006 so I have been dealing with the issue.

This fall the boat is coming out and I am having it painted with Awlgrip.  Have seen this done a few times (to Rinkers and other boats) and it looks fantastic...and much easier maintenance then the gelcoat.  So, once that is done I may be back to loving my dark hull!!!

Greg
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« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2010, 09:24:20 AM »
Greg, what is the Awlgrip setting you back, if you don't mind sharing?
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« Reply #20 on: August 06, 2010, 06:44:25 AM »
I posted some pics including this one on the pics forum but I thought this pic specifically is relevant to this discussion...

This is my black hull (you can see the water sparkling between the first two port holes).  I actullly machine polish/wax it 3 times per season!!  Spring/mid season/before shrink wrap.  It is a lot of work but I think it is totally worth it!
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« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2010, 06:45:43 AM »
Le Meez:  Your boat is beautiful!  I love the hard top!
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« Reply #22 on: August 06, 2010, 09:29:17 AM »
1) For lake use we have black hull
2) For ocean we have white hull
3) Why all colors look good when new and waxed
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« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2010, 10:00:48 PM »
white for sure
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« Reply #24 on: August 16, 2010, 09:33:07 AM »
Quote from: Rinker342 on August 05, 2010, 09:24:20 AM
Greg, what is the Awlgrip setting you back, if you don't mind sharing?


In the $2-3K range.

Greg
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