Kayak Color

fishinfoflounder · Post by **fishinfoflounder** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:40 am

Any thoughts on plastic integrity based on color? Are the components in one color of plastic tougher than another?

Chief1600 · Post by **Chief1600** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:03 am

Normally the color is based on the pigment added to the plastic. The durability has more to do with the formulation of the material used. Differnt grades of the same basic material (polyethylene) vary greatly in their durability, stiffness and suitability for use. Some colors do tend to be more prone to fade and chalking but a quality boat should have the UV inhibitors in the plastic. Using a good protectant like 303 once in a while is good insurance

FlaPaddleFish · Post by **FlaPaddleFish** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:01 pm

Chief1600 wrote:...Using a good protectant like 303 once in a while is good insurance

Thank's Chief! Never thought about that!!

Fishaddict · Post by **Fishaddict** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:06 pm

I had a White Hobie and it was hard to keep clean. It showed every little stain and dirt no matter how hard I washed it. It, also, was hot from the glare on its white body. It was a Hobie Outback SUV. I sold it last week and bought a Hobie Revolution in Moss Green. I have been out in it a couple of times and love it. There is no glare and it seems to be no hotter or cooler than the white. It also doesn't show dirt. I was torn between Red and Moss Green and having had a red car once, fading was a problem. Since I do plan on keeping this one for a long time I opted for the moss green. I may pit a flag on a pole on it so I can bee seen in the heavy traffic areas that I may have to cross.. Like Honeymoon Island...

LivelyBaits · Post by **LivelyBaits** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:39 pm

If you are so close to fish that you're worried about them seeing your kayak, you either need to learn to cast further or not paddle up that close to the fish.

Color is nothing more than a preference choice.

My boats are Sand color and I'll probably stay with that.