X24 Build - Too Trendy?

[andy98]

Thanks everyone for the input! I'd love some more opinions or post up your favorites. I'm leaning more towards black with black flake at this point but open to ideas. Don't like super bright colors (yellow, orange, red, etc).

I think I would choose #5 (Black with Black Flake) Beautiful. Tough one for sure...

Tough is an understatement! I'm beginning to lean black/black flake as well. Crunchtime now lol

I love the all black and all white looks, and the black with flake will look amazing on the water. But I would have a hard time ordering anything with a black deck, I personally love the look but it's just too hot for me when it comes to middle of summer sun. Calypso green is hot right now but is a fad just like you know, if you like it then go with it, someone will want it when you're done with it. I'd say the bigger question is like Dave said, will you like it in 2-3 years.

Keep on doing what you're doing, look for pics of boats on line and on IG, pics on water and trailer seem to be more helpful in final decision then the online builder. In the end MC is going to build you an awesome boat and you're going to love whatever you choose.

I feel you there. I've chatted with a few black deck owners and nobody has said stay away yet. With the cool feel I think it makes it bearable, hopefully at least.

Pics on water and IG aren't as easy to come by but that gives me the best idea of looks.

I love the look of brand new all white boats, but I feel like they all have a tendency to yellow a little bit over time. Would really depend on where you store it and what the water you frequent is like. Have a friend that just got a black/black flake, tan interior XT22 that looks great.

Any pics of his 22? Want to see a black hull and lighter interior.

I would go all white if the decision was solely up to me. Looks sharp, timeless and so easy to keep clean... and repair if needed.

Although my family would say all white is too plain and require some sort of color popping.

Your family and I must be related. Love the look, just not sure if I want it....if that makes any sense.

If resale is at all a concern, I'd start over with your color pallet. Green will go out of style, and white may be considered too bland by buyers. Black boats look great, but are harder to keep clean, and will show every little scratch (if you let those happen). My family bought a teal PS205 when that was the hot color, and couldn't give it away 3 years later...nor could we stand looking at it.

Obviously I want it to sell in a few years but I get everyones point. EVERYONE I chat with is hesitant on the calypso. I'm a clean freak, stays inside but stuff is bound to happen so I know it's a matter of time before a few show up. Just have to be cautious, like any other 200k boat I guess lol.

Ive only ever owned black cars and now a black boat. White does indeed hide the dirt and wear better, and looks great storm troopered (!), but for a boat its just too plain. Black is no more hassle to clean than any other color, looks better than all the others when its done though!

You're making my decision a tad easier.

My boat spent many nights in the water this past season. I take it out when we are gone from the lake house and the most it spent was nine days in the water. White will discolor if you leave it in the water. So will any other color. I disagree that white will permanently discolor if you take care of it. I waxed mine twice during the season, which may help. My prior MC was 16 years old and while I was less MCOCD about it, it cleaned up fine as well. Mine has no discoloration after one very long season (April to October). Just my .02.

Thanks for the info on the white.


Keep them coming or post pics of other boats that look clean if you have any! Thanks!!!

[jgraham37128]

There’s an all white X24 with tan interior at my local dealer. It reminds me of a company truck. Boats should be black!

[andy98]

There’s an all white X24 with tan interior at my local dealer. It reminds me of a company truck. Boats should be black!

I agree to a certain extent...looks clean but not quite feeling it.

Next round....love black just not sure if it needs a touch of color. Stuck on calypso apparently....

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[andy98]

$$$ Cash money going to anyone that can design one that I like if I end up going with it, other than the ones I've posted hahah :P

[FoggyNogginz]

How much we talkin? Haha. Lots of great options. I love the black, but I do personally have an unsubstantiated fear that the teal may wind up like all of those people who bought a yellow Nissan Pathfinder in the 90s, and folks may not like it much in another 10 years. That being said, it's pretty darn sweet looking at the moment, and you only live once....so go for it.

[andy98]

How much we talkin? Haha. Lots of great options. I love the black, but I do personally have an unsubstantiated fear that the teal may wind up like all of those people who bought a yellow Nissan Pathfinder in the 90s, and folks may not like it much in another 10 years. That being said, it's pretty darn sweet looking at the moment, and you only live once....so go for it.

If I like it I'll make it worth it. Give it a shot Lol

I have the same fear. So I'll have to sell it in less than 5 or. That is the reason I am limiting just the front stripe to teal and not any more. Just a touch and not overdone. Or maybe just an excuse to keep it on lol :

[jbmccul]

As far as the white goes, I really think it depends on the water you'll be riding in. For instance, this A22 that we used to ride with got very discolored over the years in South Louisiana.

[DHPRO]

the last one...make sure to debadge it!

[XC500mod]

After having a tan or coconut interior it would be hard to not have it again. It is SO much easier to keep clean. My x10 had flint and platinum and I felt like I couldn’t keep it clean especially with little kids. With the same little kids I spent very little time on the beach tan interior of our x23. Lighter interior of the x10 was harder to keep clean than the black hull of the x23. Something to consider!

[Mastercraftdave]

As far as the white goes, I really think it depends on the water you'll be riding in. For instance, this A22 that we used to ride with got very discolored over the years in South Louisiana.

I have seen this boat a few times, this picture makes it look a lot better than what t really looks like.

It doesn't help that the river is a swampy brown water.

[Mastercraftdave]

The black and Tan interior is sexy....

[gobluemike21]

Was at the Grand Rapids Boat Show last weekend...

There was a MB B52 all white (including badging) with the tan interior. It was sexy as hell. I'm not officially sold on the tan interiors but man that white looked killer.

[jbmccul]

I have seen this boat a few times, this picture makes it look a lot better than what t really looks like.

It doesn't help that the river is a swampy brown water.

Yeah, the pictures didn't do it justice.

I know it sold but I'm not sure where it ended up.