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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-02-2015, 21:46
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Posted By Dr. Sea
Re: Are dark hulls hotter?

I followed the link to the Nippon Paint website. It shows that you can get this paint in colors other than white and that in other colors the Nippon paint is still cooler than the same color in epoxy...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-02-2015, 13:08
Replies: 80
Views: 15,928
Posted By Dr. Sea
Re: Are dark hulls hotter?

Good question. I know the hull is not insulated, and I'm pretty sure that it is cored above the waterline.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-02-2015, 14:39
Replies: 80
Views: 15,928
Posted By Dr. Sea
Re: Are dark hulls hotter?

I wasn't thinking about the fantail so much as the cabins, and 35 degrees, even Fahrenheit is very bad news. I know that polishing is an issue, because I have a day sailing boat that I race, and I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-02-2015, 13:55
Replies: 80
Views: 15,928
Posted By Dr. Sea
Are dark hulls hotter?

I love the appearance of a dark hulled boat, but I wonder about the effect on heat inside the boat. I sail and plan to sail in mostly tropical areas, and I prefer to not be dependent on air...
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