Best color for resale

[Makobuilders]

Buying an inflatable for short term ownership, likely 2-3 years. Assuming same model, which is felt to have better mass appeal: rescue red with a white engine, or grey with black engine?

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by Makobuilders

Buying an inflatable for short term ownership, likely 2-3 years. Assuming same model, which is felt to have better mass appeal: rescue red with a white engine, or grey with black engine?

Red looks better when new but will be pink/orange within 2 - 3 years because of UV.

[Makobuilders]

Good point. But I’m storing covered so that hopefully takes care of that issue.

[Steve509926]

Then personally I'd go red and black.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Makobuilders

Good point. But I’m storing covered so that hopefully takes care of that issue.

I had a red SIB, kept it deflated in a trailer, it only came out when used. Even after 3 short years it was noticeably "Pink".

[smallribber]

I think that red is one of the worst colours for resale. My comment would be however don’t focus on resale focus on what you want. These sort of boats are very cheap to buy so we are only talking about a few hundred pounds or dollars at best