Sailboat Gets A New Paint Job
Article By Shorty![](holder01.jpg)
Most boat builders seem to keep a certain look to their boats.
Some like bright wood, others pick out certain colors, hunter green seems to be a favorite.
I picked white with black trim. The white is cooler on a hot summer day, and most fiberglass boats are white or cream anyway.
Also there is a hidden philosophical statement how I wish the world was more black and white (more simple to make decisions), but in reality almost everything is gray.
![](holder02.jpg)
With a bigger sail rig, I had to be ready to get up on the side to counter balance gusts of wind. Capsized her a couple of times when I didnt get up on the sides. With the smaller 60 sqft sail, I could lounge around in the cockpit, go at a reasonable speed, and when the gusts hit, I could continue to lounge around. For me, it is a better compromise, especially after 6-8 hours on the water.
![](holder05.jpg)
![](holder08.jpg)
![](holder10.jpg)
![](holder11.jpg)