1992 Stratos 2250 here we go again

[mickyryan]

I used to a ton of gaming websites and picture mods as well as our own website so I had to get fond with Photoshop , I'm not super skilled but I usually can achieve what I was aiming for,

 

[mickyryan]

the black line where red used to be looks pretty sweet since you have a black bottom, however if you were to change bottom I would match the line to that color just my opinion because it does look sweet , moreso pic 3 is my favorite

 

[ahmincha]

Thanks micky I was thinking either red or black on the sides rub rail down. then I do plan on painting top side original color over gel coat to freshen up the whole boat. I did the floors last year. I also was thinking silver on the sides but dont know how it would look with the off white upper

 

[mickyryan]

well silver and white might look very plane
pony up and get the shark
red don't look bad though
but if I was up north id go black

 

[nurseman]

Um, shark...just sayin

 

[sphelps]

You could always get someone to wrap it ...

 

[kcassells]

You could always get someone to wrap it ...

Anyone know what the shelf life is for a wrap on salt water? Seems like an interesting option.

 

[mickyryan]

well I have heard they last for years but I am sure mileage varies and where you park it because there isn't much uv protection

 

[Tnstratofam]

The life expectancy of the wrap on my service van is 7 to 10 years. It will fade unevenly if parked in the same spot for extended periods. I have no idea about life expectancy in salt water, but I'm considering having new stripes done on our Stratos using the same wrap material once she's back in the water.
The company who did my service van has done several boats.

 

[ahmincha]

Merry Christmas everyone

 

[Corjen1]

You too Minch!!!

 

[kcassells]

Right back at ya Minch!
kc

 

[ahmincha]

Small update

 

[nurseman]

That looks absolutely fantastic!! That reflection! :hail: :thumb:

 

[Baylinerchuck]

I agree, very nice.

 

[kcassells]

Woof. Woof... howl at the moon. That looks awful nice Minch!
Where's my sun glasses? Much Better.

 

[sphelps]

VERY nice !!! Ok details ....

 

[ahmincha]

Details
being as how my hull was in decent shape all that was needed was minimal work
I filled any larger then 1/8" blemishes with Duraglass and smaller with icing.
I then sanded from 80 to 320 grit then applied 2 coats of epoxy primer let dry then 4 coats of urethane

 

[kcassells]

Rolled pr sprayed? Looks great.

 

[ahmincha]

Thanks everyone
I sprayed hvlp 1.4 tip