Re: [Paddlewise] Boat color

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leonhardt, William J" <wjleonhardt_at_bnl.gov>
> Considering only visibility, magenta and pink might be superior to red and
> thus more desirable, however maybe not in a faded condition.  I used to
> think that, having the color choice on a new boat purchase, I would choose
> to get my favorite red (or perhaps candy apple red on a hard shell).
Along
> the way, my wife acquired a red decked boat and I was very disappointed at
> how well it stood out.  Granted this is my perception, however I found her
> boat didn't offer much contrast to the water, especially in low light
> conditions.

Red is not all that visible in low light as you mention.  It is superior to
blue and green but yellow would be better.


> Commando camping aside, I think getting a high visibility boat is most
> desirable.  If I ever get to choose the color, I think I shall go for
> yellow, especially if it's a folder.

Are you saying this about a folder with anything in mind?  Some folders do
darken a but when the deck gets wet and that is why yellow would be good.
This is true of foldables with cordura or canvas decks.  The Feathercrafts
with their kind of coated decks do not darken nor do the PVC decks seen in
post 1995 Nautiraids (some cheaper models got PVC earlier).

If you really want to be seen use neon colors.

ralph

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