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11-03-2016, 06:38 PM
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Guru
City: Carrabelle, FL
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: '05 Mainship 40T
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,162
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We are in the same situation as the OP. EVERYTHING in/on our boat was some shade of tan or beige, even the hull and cabin sides are cream instead of white. The bimini was toast. The FB cushions were tan. The carpet was beige. The couch is tan. The barstools were a tan and cream tweed. The bunkcovers were tan and cream plaid....you get the picture. It was disgusting, neutral done to the point of utter boredom.
We changed the Bimini to Pearl Gray Stamoid, the FB cushions to a slightly darker gray, the barstools to a chocolate leather and switched the carpet to a synthetic teak and holly. Bright throw pillows on the couch help it too.
We have
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11-03-2016, 07:28 PM
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#42
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Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,375
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RT Firefly
Greetings,
Re: post #25. First time I've EVER seen a vessel's saloon with a mirrored ceiling...Mr. R. You are indeed a Rebel.
Also agree. Too much red.
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A Rebel? Hum do you know where we usually find mirrored ceiling? I guess Mr R is a fine connoisseur.. or maybe a pimp (ok I am just joking here ok I am not sarcastic)
By the way I also think there is too much red, I would use either a neutral color (black or white) or a complementary color of red. Or use wood in the back of forward bench to match the other wood and the color you want as it will not be seen from astern.
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11-03-2016, 07:48 PM
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#43
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TF Site Team
City: Saltspring Island
Vessel Name: Retreat
Vessel Model: C&L 44
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,663
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Our struggle with colours/fabrics for the main upholstery began the day we took possession of Retreat, in 1994 and it isn't over yet. There is no right answer. Once you make the choice, spend the time and money to get it all the way you want it, someone spills red wine, the helm seat gets dirty, the sun fades the darker colours (red will go first), the foam squashes and doesn't bounce back, etc.. Our most recent iteration is now covered up much of the time, as the dark blue is fading where the sun gets it at too great a rate.
OTOH, since the choice you make now won't last, you might as well go for the more outlandish colours, if they will fit your personality best. Then when the sober second thoughts and the early fading/wear/staining will get you a quick change.
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11-03-2016, 09:43 PM
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#44
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Guru
City: Stuart FL
Vessel Name: Lucky Lucky
Vessel Model: Pacific Mariner 65
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,760
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Well perhaps this not traditional but we reupholstered the settee with a vinyl that appears like leather, and is grained like leather. It's soft, comfortable, and you don't stick to it. Best of all, you can spill a bottle of red wine on it and it will just wipe clean. It's a couple of years old now, we live aboard and sit on it constantly if we can get the dogs to move out of the way and it looks like the day it was installed. Just sayin'
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Howard
Lucky Lucky
Stuart, FL
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11-03-2016, 10:34 PM
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#45
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HeadMistress
If you like red, try using it a plaid. In my case, blue was my dominant color...
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Plaid!! My favorite color!
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11-03-2016, 10:49 PM
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#46
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Senior Member
City: Knoxville
Vessel Name: Pura Vida
Vessel Model: 08 Meridian 490 Pilothouse
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 316
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If you are doing this for resale then go with what has the broadest appeal otherwise pick what you like. The red looks nice.
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11-04-2016, 05:11 AM
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#47
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Senior Member
City: Bay Area CA
Vessel Name: Tango
Vessel Model: Nordlund Boat Co - 1978 Custom 53 Pilothouse
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 104
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I also like the poppy red (the photoshop color doesn't look overly "bold" on my screen) and would go with the second option except using black in the helm area, as others suggested, rather than grey or white. And just regulate the sun exposure/effects. Add some coordinating soft blinds (black/red/white Tartan plaid light-filtering Roman shades/blinds? And FlyWright likes it, too, so it must be stylish!). You have teak & holly sole, so that nod to the traditional would work.
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11-04-2016, 08:14 AM
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#48
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,749
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hmason
Well perhaps this not traditional but we reupholstered the settee with a vinyl that appears like leather, and is grained like leather. It's soft, comfortable, and you don't stick to it. Best of all, you can spill a bottle of red wine on it and it will just wipe clean. It's a couple of years old now, we live aboard and sit on it constantly if we can get the dogs to move out of the way and it looks like the day it was installed. Just sayin'
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Another wineo here . "Wine a little bit it will make you feel better"
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11-04-2016, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member
City: PNW
Vessel Name: Lady A
Vessel Model: Defever 44
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 154
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What's the worry about spilled red wine? "Wine Away" is a spray product that neutralizes red wine stains on just about any fabric, including white wedding dresses!
We keep it on the boat and at home, and never worry about wine stains.
Bill
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11-04-2016, 08:51 AM
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#50
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,274
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuttouomo
What's the worry about spilled red wine? "Wine Away" is a spray product that neutralizes red wine stains on just about any fabric, including white wedding dresses!
We keep it on the boat and at home, and never worry about wine stains.
Bill
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Sounds like pre mixed Oxy Clean.
Should be on every boat 🚤
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11-04-2016, 09:32 AM
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#51
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Veteran Member
City: Hobsonville, Auckland
Vessel Name: Nordic Blue
Vessel Model: Nimbus 380 Commander
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 99
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hmason
A nice traditional blue with red and white accent pillows etc. would be nice in my opinion.
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A bit like this?
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11-04-2016, 10:26 AM
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#52
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,196
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I "accept" the convenience of our Flag Blue interior upholstry, but nearly every other option I've seen makes me want to explore further. Just a couple of days ago, I was aboard another Manatee where the Admiral of the boat had changed a tripical style green leaf print material to this (photo). Not my taste, but it's clear she wanted red in the scheme and a print is a good alternative in getting the colors you want in the scheme without overwhelming the other decor.
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"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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11-04-2016, 04:09 PM
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#53
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Guru
City: Punta Gorda, fl
Vessel Name: Escapade
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37 2002
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,231
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11-04-2016, 05:03 PM
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#54
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Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,375
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pgitug
When you pick fabric there is a ware number. Sunbrella is on the high end at 80K. We up graded our Nordic Tug with fabric that is 90K.
We wanted a rich, custom look, that was different than the everyday smooth leather look. Also the fabric does not make your bare legs sweat.
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Very nice and clean looking, I like it very much.
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11-04-2016, 09:26 PM
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#55
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,196
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Yeah, that is a very clean looking combo.
Bruce, I found this a very interesting project and I had some time to play with the colors this afternoon while waiting for the Admiral. The only place I could get the red to really work acceptably with the wood was in piping on off white. I'm also thinking about trying to lighten up my own teak interior with a brighter color so thanks for the inspiration. Anyway, here's the off-white with red piping. Probably should be wine red...can't say much for the pinkish pillows though.
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Larry
"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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11-04-2016, 09:45 PM
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#56
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,196
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Here we go, pillows better now.
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Larry
"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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11-04-2016, 09:45 PM
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#57
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Senior Member
City: Bay Area CA
Vessel Name: Tango
Vessel Model: Nordlund Boat Co - 1978 Custom 53 Pilothouse
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 104
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The red piping would look really nice. Having had off-white cloth before, I am just leery of the light color fabric showing wear and discoloration more easily and sooner than I had hoped. This is why I would prefer the red or Pgitug's setup (which I love). But it does look sharp and clean (which is why I had off-white before).
Edit: then again, maybe I should just do laundry and shower more often... or change my TF name to Linus?
That's a hell of a photoshopping job, with the pillows too. Really nice.
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11-04-2016, 10:04 PM
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#58
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,196
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And by the way.....regardless of what you do ya gotta add a little spice to that table.... boring you know.
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Larry
"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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11-04-2016, 11:07 PM
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#59
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Guru
City: Stuart FL
Vessel Name: Lucky Lucky
Vessel Model: Pacific Mariner 65
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,760
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I can't think of a topic (other than anchors) that will elicit more personal opinions. In the end, you need to live with what you decide on so pick what you and the spouse like best and enjoy it. It's all a matter of personal preference.
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Howard
Lucky Lucky
Stuart, FL
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11-05-2016, 12:37 AM
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#60
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Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,375
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hmason
I can't think of a topic (other than anchors) that will elicit more personal opinions. In the end, you need to live with what you decide on so pick what you and the spouse like best and enjoy it. It's all a matter of personal preference.
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By the way what fabric color do you use to wipe your anchor?
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