white or black hull

[bassNspear]

white or black hull.

Just want to hear peoples opinion on this subject!

Thanks

BNS

[Cecil]

Tough call. I would say white, just because the black shows wear. But black looks better for sure

[PurpleCatMan]

If it had to be either black or white, I'd go with a white hull and a black boot. Very cool looking combo.

[leech~~]

I think white would hide better from the fish in waves. As far as wear white doesn't show chaulking over time as much as black.

[Superduty]

I have had both. As others mentioned, black shows every single scratch if you beach it. Black boats are very hot in the summer sun also. My new hull is white and I have always thought white boats look sharp. I think white is more natural looking to fish looking up if you really want to overthink it.

[TR21HP]

According to many studies white or black hulls don't make a bit of difference to fish and neither appear more natural than the other. The mass of the hull is what dictates any sort of reaction and in most cases except in extremely shallow water does the hull look any different than a shade of gray whether it be white or black. Although bass can see up to 50 feet underwater they can only see with clarity within a foot. Explains why all sort of artificial baits no matter what they are supposed to mimic catch fish. I do agree that black does show scratches more easily but if you do scratch any color gel coat you will see the mark.

[bassNspear]

I just sold my Z9 yesterday, and it had a black hull. Your right, it shows everything on the bottom.

Thats why i was curious to know what you guys have, and if you like or dislike.

[Hester]

I just sold my Z9 yesterday, and it had a black hull. Your right, it shows everything on the bottom.

That was a nice boat, I saw pics of it online.

What kind of boat are you going to get now?

[bassNspear]

Z-9

[mww24]

Have you ever thought of gray? Not sure What all nitro offers for bottom colors. I have always wanted a gray with red polyflake and black and silver striping. I've seen a couple like this and just like it. I have the black polyflake on the majority of my hull and it shows every little scratch and scuff. If you hit the white rubber most docks have that shows up and is hard to get off. I could imagine a black bottom would look pretty beat up especially if you beach it.

[Larson15]

I have had both and prefer black. The white doesn't show scuffs as easily but it will show the scum line whereas black doesn't. A black sharpie does a pretty good job and hiding scuffs.

[JohnMickish]

The bottom of my hull is black, and as far as scuffs go, a quick wipe with Turtle Wax Ice hides them. I do not like how white shows the dirty water.

[bassNspear]

i went black again for 2013 boat. Should have it in 10-12 weeks