I'm going to be doing some painting on my 39 over the next year. The railing is currently black as the boat is in the process of transitioning to blue trim.
I was considering adding a 3rd color for the railing. I'm am thinking of going with red for the railing and maybe some red in the boat name. I think that I will also make the side of the cabin all white without any stripe. I am also looking at putting one of these Marinette logo's in red on the side forward of the window.
What do you think? I haven't seen it done.
Here is a crappy image of what I am thinking.
Paint scheme
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Paint scheme
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
Re: Paint scheme
That is startling contrast. Since you asked, it doesn't appear to fit well. If it were me - it isn't - I'd stick with the main hull trim color or search for "what goes well with blue?" The colors that come up include gray and purple. Also a difference shade of blue. But not red. Orange also is the complementary color but it would look awful (to me). All this is not relevant if you are trying to make a statement at the marina.
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
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Re: Paint scheme
Thank you Joel.
Maybe I should have stated, this isn't the red I would use. I just edited a pic that I had to show what I thought about painting red. I would probably go with a deeper red. I kind of like red white & blue... but what do I know. I would like to redo it all in red but the canvas is pretty new.
Anyway, I'm just thinking and looking for opinions. I've never seen a big M with 3 colors...
Maybe I should have stated, this isn't the red I would use. I just edited a pic that I had to show what I thought about painting red. I would probably go with a deeper red. I kind of like red white & blue... but what do I know. I would like to redo it all in red but the canvas is pretty new.
Anyway, I'm just thinking and looking for opinions. I've never seen a big M with 3 colors...
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
Re: Paint scheme
Be advised that the reds and oranges fade quickly. Plus they cost a lot more.
Me, I just have a fishing boat.
Me, I just have a fishing boat.
BUSIA
located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Gods country
32 foot Marinette (no fly bridge)
twin 350 Crusader (Chev 350) engines
1:1 Borg Warner velvet drive transmissions
Closed cooling (antifreeze in the engine)
Proud to be retired IBEW and an A+P
located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Gods country
32 foot Marinette (no fly bridge)
twin 350 Crusader (Chev 350) engines
1:1 Borg Warner velvet drive transmissions
Closed cooling (antifreeze in the engine)
Proud to be retired IBEW and an A+P
Re: Paint scheme
Black and blue? I was that a few times from working on mine!
Personally, I'd stay with just one color. Traditional and good looking.
Jeff
Personally, I'd stay with just one color. Traditional and good looking.
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
Re: Paint scheme
Black or Blue looks great with white. Only red I would use is on the seahorse and paint the MARINTTE letters blue or black.
bill
Former owner of
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill