angus99
Guru
That is the question. I know some high-end boats like Hatteras come that way from the factory, but I'm curious about boats that started life as gel coat and were later painted for whatever reason. I worry about obligating myself to a future major expense when it would inevitably need re-painting. Also, I'm not sure of how much abuse Awlgrip or the like can take vs gel coat. So my inclination is to look for well-maintained gel coat and try to keep it that way. But I'd like to know what others think. Would paint be a deal- breaker?