All boats are white...

[RichardPerou]

Just back from local boat show.

Why are all new boats white?

 

[johnalison]

Better 2nd-hand value because colour lasts longer.

 

[SlowlyButSurely]

Because any other colour just wouldn't be bland enough!

 

[snowleopard]

Because....

White gel coat is cheaper than coloured.

Whatever colour it is there will be someone who won't buy it just because their wife doesn't like that colour.

Dark colours show up imperfections in the moulding much more.

 

[Alfie168]

White boats do not absorb heat as much as a coloured boat.

Tim

 

[Victorious]

White does not show the poor mould quality

 

[mikejames]

blue gelcoat goes chalky

 

[Seven Spades]

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yes, bt doesn't it look nice when it is new!

 

[Searush]

They want to sell more sunglasses & peaked caps.

 

[Twister_Ken]

It makes then easier to find when sunk.

 

[oldharry]

Ah, its all a control conspiracy: boats must always be white, as must fridges, freezers, washing machines and most other kitchen gear. TVs until recently were any colour you liked as long it was silver. The rules are a bit more relaxed now: you can get exciting plastic grey, or black- er - black, as well as statutory silver.

Probably some Brussels conformity rule...?

 

[PeterGibbs]

If two identical boats are parked next to each other, one white and the other a dark colour, I bet you the white one will look quite a lot larger.....


PWG