242 limited s boat graphics

[MattFX4]

I really like the black and white 242 limited s, but to me it looks like it needs just a little more in the graphics department. If I were to find a '16 in this color, how hard would it be to add the stripe below? I have a before and after picture for reference. Also, thoughts and opinions on the addition of the stripe?? Sorry for the crappy photoshopping. Hard to do with paintbrush program!

Before




After

 

[Andy S]

I like the after idea, nice touch. One thought though, what about making the added graphic a different color, say a blue or red to add a little more pop to the boat? If you where really adventurous you could go with a bright vibrant color.

 

[Williamsone46]

Looks good. I wouldn't add any bright colors. Bright colors don't fit that model.

 

[Julian]

I like the stripe....not sure how hard it would be to get made, but I'd ask @IPD Graphics to see if they could give you an idea of the cost.

Unless Yamaha has changed the depth of their colored gel coat, I'd prefer to go with a boat that has a white lower hull....otherwise it will show lots of scratches if you ever go shallow...and perhaps even from the bunks. After owning a Yamaha LX210 with solid blue hull I won't do that again unless they really thicken the gel coat (which I doubt they will/have).

 

[MattFX4]

I like the stripe....not sure how hard it would be to get made, but I'd ask @IPD Graphics to see if they could give you an idea of the cost.

Unless Yamaha has changed the depth of their colored gel coat, I'd prefer to go with a boat that has a white lower hull....otherwise it will show lots of scratches if you ever go shallow...and perhaps even from the bunks. After owning a Yamaha LX210 with solid blue hull I won't do that again unless they really thicken the gel coat (which I doubt they will/have).

Interesting point. Something to think about when purchasing. Here is the inspiration behind adding the stripe. Chaparral's vapor edition graphic package.

 

[SCSTWG]

Unless Yamaha has changed the depth of their colored gel coat, I'd prefer to go with a boat that has a white lower hull....otherwise it will show lots of scratches if you ever go shallow...and perhaps even from the bunks. After owning a Yamaha LX210 with solid blue hull I won't do that again unless they really thicken the gel coat (which I doubt they will/have).

Agree 100%. I LOVE the look of the solid color hulls in the showroom, but the trailer bunks really beat them up (as well as a number of things that can happen on the water). It is also tough to wax that are of the boat because it is sitting on the trailer.

 

[jcyamaharider]

The strip addition is great looking!! Any graphics company should be able to do that easy.

 

[octavio3311]

I like the added stripe.
Any graphics place that does signs and truck lettering should be able to take care of that.

 

[tdonoughue]

I got a Sharpie...

 

[cane.mba]

Stickers get scratched, I'd leave it plain. However, I need to replace decals on both sides of my 242 so I might be a little jaded....

 

[MattFX4]

Stickers get scratched, I'd leave it plain. However, I need to replace decals on both sides of my 242 so I might be a little jaded....

What are your thoughts/experiences on the painted hull?

 

[JetBoatPilot]

Here are some images of the IPD Kit on a 2015-2016 24 Footers:

https://www.facebook.com/1290910671...823679757373/1102823173090757/?type=3&theater