Was black ever an original color for Mako Hulls? - The Hull Truth

Fishoholic · 10-11-2002, 03:52 PM

I'm going to look at a 1977, 19' Mako that had it's originally white hull painted black. Is/was black ever an original color? Just curious. Also, what is the reputation of the 1989 Yamaha 130? Good ol' workhorse if properly maintained? The guy's asking $6,000.00 with a new trailer.

Thanks, Fisho

MarshFisher · 10-11-2002, 04:01 PM

I've got an older, early '90s, Yam 130. Yep, she's a good ol workhorse that's been properly maintained. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Impellor changed regularly, Yam oil. Change lower unit lube regularly.

Only problem in its life was corrosion in the cooling system, restricted water flow and couldn't run over 3500 rpm. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] This happened in year 10 of a lifetime of salt water use, and once cleaned, she's been going strong for the past year.

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Makomagic · 10-11-2002, 04:05 PM

Two years ago at the Javits cenrt I saw a beautiful Mako center console with black gel-coat. I do not beleive any of the 70-80 vintage makos were ever available in any gel-coat than their famous off white color.
Makomagic

boneman · 10-11-2002, 05:51 PM

better search the hull carefully for drug residue!

Joe N · 10-11-2002, 06:02 PM

agree w/ MM. I saw a brochure for a black 232 and it was about 2 years ago. Nothing since.

RickO · 10-11-2002, 06:08 PM

Hey Mako Owners or Soon to be,

Off the subject somewhat but I posted two pics of my Mako in the Photo section of the site under first post. Wanted to see if I could get some pics up.It is an 87. If you are interested, have a look.Sorry I am unable to answer your question.

Thanks,

Rick

LI Sound Grunt · 10-11-2002, 06:21 PM

Try Tilex or ONN/OFF hullcleaner. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

RingLeader · 10-11-2002, 09:20 PM

This was a custom boat (1993 Mako 221) built by Mako with a teak floor and the black sides are gel coat not paint.

http://www.classicmako.com

Prop Blast · 10-12-2002, 02:33 AM

Makos have been a white, or off white, gelcoat from the start. Many folks have painted the gelcoat after they bought it for a variety of reasons. On older boats it's usually because of oxidation.

Having said that, in the early to mid-90's, they did some custom gelcoating. A doctor in NC ordered a 17' and a 282 in matching black that were sold by Pages Creek Marine in Wilmington (they are now a Pursuit dealer). They also sold at least one in "Carolina Blue" -- not sure if Dean Smith was the buyer!

rainmaker · 10-12-2002, 03:19 AM

Ringleader , thats a very nice MAKO . If I was a ctr. console kind of guy I wouldn't mind having one like that at all [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Fishoholic · 10-12-2002, 04:45 AM

Ringleader,

That's exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks. I knew I'd seen a few black hulls, but wasn't sure about Makos. Looks pretty sharp.
I enjoyed ClassicMako.com as well.

Fisho [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

Fishoholic · 10-12-2002, 04:58 AM

Oh Yeah,
Thanks to everyone else as well for the good and interesting info. Keep it coming. I've got the bug BAD!

Fisho [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

LI Sound Grunt · 10-12-2002, 08:26 AM

Ringleader -

I didn't think black would work on a boat, but that IS beautiful - don't spray Tilex on that!!!!

TerryS · 10-12-2002, 09:23 AM

LI Sound Grunt · 10-12-2002, 09:43 AM

Ok I'm basically an all white boat person but that blue and Merc with the blue trim looks like they meant to be together. Not too shabby!!!

I finally figured how to get a hi resolution shot with my digital now gotta learn how to post it

reel mccoy · 10-12-2002, 09:51 AM

I seem to reacll that Mako also made a few hulls in a very pale yellow(now called fighting lady yellow by a few manufacturers)

The Reel McCoy