If you have any suspicion that a boat, especially one which might be
less-than-robustly built (Hunter), has been involved in such a problem,
insist on photos of the boat's pre-repair damage and get a THOROUGH survey
from a reputable (not the seller's or broker's) surveyor.

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I am interested in buying this Hunter. The boat for sale is painted flag
blue. On the internet the published picture of this boat is underexposed.
(With today's digital camera it pretty hard to get the wrong exposure when
taking pictures.)
It is the first time that I see of a Hunter being painted dark blue. I
suspected something being not kosher. After talking to the broker's
assistant, I learned that the boat had been involved in a trucking side
swept while been deliver to the marina. The boat was repaired at the
Pearson plant and the owner asked for flag blue.






"Tom Dacon" Tom-at-dacons-dot-com-nospam wrote in message
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Flat black is the best for hiding imperfections. Hides rust streaks,
plank
irregularities, just about everything. Can't sell your boat? Paint the
topsides flat black and sell the romance.

Tom Dacon

"Jim Conlin" wrote in message
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Dark gloss paint is the absolute worst for revealing imperfections.
Light
colors in lower gloss make things easier.
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I wonder if painting the freeboard of a boat dark or flag blue will
hide
some of the cosmetics defects or is white better??