Truck/boat colors 2024
BigAngus752 reply :
I asked a couple of non-fisherman and they thought I was kidding. I am not. This is bugging me. I know you guys will totally understand.
The wife and I are about to buy a low mileage 15-17 F150. It will be a very long term truck or perhaps even the last we ever buy. I thought I was settled in on the color silver (it would immediately get black wheels). We have a silver Wrangler which we off-road and I've found silver is the perfect color to hide dirt and scratches (the new truck won't have dirt or scratches as I take care of my stuff but still nice to have a color that hides). Plus the truck matching the Jeep is appealing. I thought I had it figured out and then I saw a dark blue F150 with black wheels and I am quite enamored with the look of it.
Here's the rub. Our boat is a 2yr old Ranger RT188 in dark red. This will be our boat for a long, long time along with the truck. When I picture it in my head a blue truck with black wheels pulling a dark red boat with polished trailer wheels just seems off. What do you guys think? What if I got some black trailer wheels or had my trailer wheels powdercoated black? Does that make it better or worse? Important FYI here: I do not like red trucks. I would like a dark red truck when I was pulling the boat but I would hate it the other 300 days of the year when the boat wasn't attached.
Please chime in with your thoughts and opinions! Unless you think I'm crazy in which case you can just keep it to yourself...
bobbyg reply :
I completely understand what you are saying. . . If you want to get the blue truck and still have some visual appeal while towing the boat, you could always find a way to "accent" each piece. For example I know a guy that replaced his tow cover for his boat with one that matched his truck. This might help with the visual. Also, my uncle had all of the branding decals on his boat switched from Brown on a white boat to Charcoal Grey to match his truck. It looked great. But ultimately, it comes down to the easiest way would be to go with the silver truck, as it will pretty much match anything.
fishnkamp reply :
Either stick with your original silver or look for a dark grey if you can. The charcoal grey will look good, especially if you add any red pins or accents. They look equally good with either black or chrome rims.
As for the trailer wheels if I did anything I would get black ones, I would not powder coat the original ones. I would not want to possibly cause them to become unbalanced. You can order new tire/rim combos and just sell your old ones.
Check out these two videos. You could go with a dark red color stripe in either location I realize these trucks are red, but envision the dark grey truck above with a dark cherry red stripe or even burgundy down on the lower portion of the door and rocker panels. It would look great when you tow and "not too red" when you are not towing. If you went the hood route again a dark cherry red or almost burgundy could work. If I di the hood I would consider some thin matching artwork style pins on the tailgate. nothing big just a subtle touch
Imagine the charcoal grey truck and this stripe in red and silver.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F-150-Platinum-Side-Stripes-Graphics-Decals-Duo-Color-3M-Vinyl-/261999917201
12poundbass reply :
I totally get where you're coming from. I have an Avalanche that's all red, I never thought I'd like red but this is all red with a couple chrome accents here and there tastefully done and it doesn't have the plastic on the lower half like a lot of avalanches do. I actually like the truck and it's pretty sharp.
Spring I'm boat shopping. Not sure which direction I'm going but either way a new boat will be in my driveway. I feel my color options are limited because of the color of my truck. Most likely black, but who knows. Either way I understand your situation.
Vinyl wrap the truck...problem solved. ????
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/6/2018 at 10:16 PM, fishnkamp said:Either stick with your original silver or look for a dark grey if you can. The charcoal grey will look good, especially if you add any red pins or accents. They look equally good with either black or chrome rims.
As for the trailer wheels if I did anything I would get black ones, I would not powder coat the original ones. I would not want to possibly cause them to become unbalanced. You can order new tire/rim combos and just sell your old ones.
Check out these two videos. You could go with a dark red color stripe in either location I realize these trucks are red, but envision the dark grey truck above with a dark cherry red stripe or even burgundy down on the lower portion of the door and rocker panels. It would look great when you tow and "not too red" when you are not towing. If you went the hood route again a dark cherry red or almost burgundy could work. If I di the hood I would consider some thin matching artwork style pins on the tailgate. nothing big just a subtle touch
Imagine the charcoal grey truck and this stripe in red and silver.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F-150-Platinum-Side-Stripes-Graphics-Decals-Duo-Color-3M-Vinyl-/261999917201
I like those ideas but if it comes down to charcoal or silver I have to go silver.
On 2/6/2018 at 10:33 PM, 12poundbass said:Vinyl wrap the truck...problem solved.
That would be awesome. If I could, both the truck and the boat would be full-on, waving-in-the-wind American Flag.
fishnkamp reply :
Silver is fine, just accent it with some of those ideas. On a silver truck you could add the stripes in black and red. I saw some cool decals online. One was a simple vinyl decal to make the F150 emblem on the tailgate pop. That could be a place to add some color.
LoweStinger reply :
I have a Dark Blue GMC Sierra and hate the color now, It looks great when just cleaned and waxed but just a small amount of dust or I drive in the rain and it looks like crap and dull !! Its very high maintenance and shows everything, I just cant do it anymore with my back, I would go silver all day long, very low maintenance !
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/7/2018 at 3:05 AM, LoweStinger said:I have a Dark Blue GMC Sierra and hate the color now, It looks great when just cleaned and waxed but just a small amount of dust or I drive in the rain and it looks like crap and dull !! Its very high maintenance and shows everything, I just cant do it anymore with my back, I would go silver all day long, very low maintenance !
Hey thanks! That's good to know.
Jig Man reply :
I was in a similar situation. I took the boat to 2 different dealerships (Chevy and Ford). I unhooked the boat in the lot and had a salesman park different colored trucks in front of it so I could see what I liked.
A-Jay reply :
I went Black on Black and I may never go back.
Then again ~ you never know.
A-Jay
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
wrap the boat.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/7/2018 at 3:33 AM, Jig Man said:I was in a similar situation. I took the boat to 2 different dealerships (Chevy and Ford). I unhooked the boat in the lot and had a salesman park different colored trucks in front of it so I could see what I liked.
Wow, that's deep research! Nice!
On 2/7/2018 at 6:14 AM, A-Jay said:I went Black on Black and I may never go back.
Then again ~ you never know.
A-Jay
That is a sweet rig but I'm getting rid of a black Grand Cherokee and I'm not going to miss trying to keep it shiny.
A-Jay reply :
On 2/7/2018 at 9:38 AM, BigAngus752 said:That is a sweet rig but I'm getting rid of a black Grand Cherokee and I'm not going to miss trying to keep it shiny.
Thanks and I hear ya - and I don't blame ya.
A-Jay
PECo reply :
I bought a gray boat, in part, because I drive a gray Jeep. Coincidentally, I took a photo of them when I hooked up the boat in the snow to go fishing, this morning.
I’m glad that the hull is black, because my summer wheels are black.
3dees reply :
got rid of my black Crestliner VT19 and black Grand Cherokee for the white look.
Jig Man reply :
Here is what I went with. I don't have a pic together as I just got the truck and we have had slick roads. Hope to pair them up on Friday.
bobbyg reply :
Looks good!
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 2/7/2018 at 6:14 AM, A-Jay said:I went Black on Black and I may never go back.
Another vote for Black.... 
If it's between silver and blue only, I'd definitely go silver... 
A-Jay reply :
On 2/8/2018 at 1:58 AM, 18RangerZ520L said:Another vote for Black....
Nice Rig ~ And funny you mentioned silver.
I'm Very Close to pulling the trigger on the latest Quick Silver version of the black truck I'm currently running.
Love the Black (it's my 4th one) but seems I'm wasting way too much time keeping clean.
Should be fishing & time's a wasting . . .
A-Jay
RPreeb reply :
I actually like blue... mine is not a dark blue, more bright and happy. 
I don't have to match a boat so that isn't a concern, and this blue really doesn't show dirt all that much. That is a good thing as I drive a lot of gravel roads out here in wheat and cattle country.
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 2/8/2018 at 2:12 AM, RPreeb said:
Really cool pic there!
That's like a pic that would be in a Ford brochure/pamphlet about the truck...
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/7/2018 at 11:05 PM, 3dees said:got rid of my black Crestliner VT19 and black Grand Cherokee for the white look.
That's sharp. That's downright tropical!
On 2/8/2018 at 12:18 AM, Jig Man said:Here is what I went with. I don't have a pic together as I just got the truck and we have had slick roads. Hope to pair them up on Friday.
That's sharp. Is that Race Red?
Jig Man reply :
No it is Ruby Red. Race was a bit too light for my boat red.
TOXIC reply :
I understand what you are saying but I went Contrasting colors. My last truck was Black and I buy the best deal I can get without regard to color. That being said, I am a bit anal about keeping my vehicles/truck and boat clean.....well, ok.....a lot anal.
I thought black was bad so when I got the new truck in Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (special color for High Country and upper trim levels on Silverado) I thought it would be easier......WRONG!!! It is worse than black EVER was. Road Tar, bug droppings and just general road grime is terrible. Drives my OCD off the charts!! Love the truck and love the color but hate keeping it clean.
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
Wow, those are some sweet rides. I might be out of my element here. Looking through the pics it's looking like there's a few bucks tied up in some of your rigs. I must beg the question, what do you do for a living that you can afford to own a well equipped pickup truck today, and pray tell where did you sell a kidney to pay for the high end boat behind it?
I mentioned a few comments up that wrapping the boat might be an idea to match the truck, though, and seeing that nearly every one of the rigs pictured above is worth more than my house (no joke, and I live in a great neighborhood!), I'm beginning to wonder why they're not as popular in the discussion. I'm sure there's a lot of us out there that can't afford to buy a new truck and a matching boat at the same time. For those people, a wrap might really be the way to go, and there might even be a better deal on an ugly boat. You could go higher or lower as with anything, but figure $1000 to wrap the boat and protect the original finish, then figure again if you're only planning to keep the truck for 5 years or less as seems to be the trend, your wrap with 5 years of use and abuse could be changed out to match the truck again.
As far as the truck color goes, I have a Summit White Toyota. It's easy to keep clean, the drive through car wash gets it cleaner than the 2 hours I used to have to spend polishing the black Sierra I had before. While I don't own a boat, I do have a friend with a boat. Both trucks match friends boats relatively universally. Oddly enough, friend with boat's truck is in my driveway with 2 rusty doors waiting for replacement, along with a whole new paint job, and will likely wrap both the truck and the boat.
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
On 2/6/2018 at 9:35 PM, BigAngus752 said:We have a silver Wrangler which we off-road
Do you also tow the Wrangler? Will your four wheeling hobby take you to the point where you will be towing the Wrangler?
Logan S reply :
I didn't plan it this way, but there's just enough silver in my Skeeter to match my truck...I'm OK with it 
. For me, the color I want on a boat/truck is the one that's got the best deal. Lucky coincidence that both look darn good together (IMO of course 
).
On 2/8/2018 at 11:20 PM, Lures'n'Liberty said:Wow, those are some sweet rides. I might be out of my element here. Looking through the pics it's looking like there's a few bucks tied up in some of your rigs. I must beg the question, what do you do for a living that you can afford to own a well equipped pickup truck today, and pray tell where did you sell a kidney to pay for the high end boat behind it?
I mentioned a few comments up that wrapping the boat might be an idea to match the truck, though, and seeing that nearly every one of the rigs pictured above is worth more than my house (no joke, and I live in a great neighborhood!), I'm beginning to wonder why they're not as popular in the discussion. I'm sure there's a lot of us out there that can't afford to buy a new truck and a matching boat at the same time. For those people, a wrap might really be the way to go, and there might even be a better deal on an ugly boat. You could go higher or lower as with anything, but figure $1000 to wrap the boat and protect the original finish, then figure again if you're only planning to keep the truck for 5 years or less as seems to be the trend, your wrap with 5 years of use and abuse could be changed out to match the truck again.
As far as the truck color goes, I have a Summit White Toyota. It's easy to keep clean, the drive through car wash gets it cleaner than the 2 hours I used to have to spend polishing the black Sierra I had before. While I don't own a boat, I do have a friend with a boat. Both trucks match friends boats relatively universally. Oddly enough, friend with boat's truck is in my driveway with 2 rusty doors waiting for replacement, along with a whole new paint job, and will likely wrap both the truck and the boat.
Speaking only for myself, it's not anything secret or crazy...Work hard, plan, and make it happen. I've owned bassboats since I was 15 and all were the same process. It required discipline, patience, and sacrifice, especially when I was much younger. Nice thing about bass fishing is that you can get in where you fit in, the fish don't know the model/year of your rig. I caught a lot of fish and won a lot of tournaments in boats that were far from the latest and greatest, competing against guys with those latest and greatest rigs.
IMO wraps are not very attractive and I don't want the added attention of 'the guy with the wrapped boat'. Wraps can protect the finish underneath, but over time the knicks, scrapes, scratches, etc in the wrap itself will begin to be noticeable. I'd rather just keep the boat clean, but I'm also not one to go crazy matching the colors.
TOXIC reply :
I saved my pennies and lunch money from 2004 when I bought my first truck a 2500 HD Silverado with the 6.0 and a 4.10 rear end. 4X4 and I traded it in on my 2016 High Country with the 5.3 and 8 speed tranny. I got an unbelievable amount of trade for my truck because it was in such good shape and it had 159,000 miles on it. I also have a good friend who is an engineer for GM and I got an additional discount from him. If you know how to play your cards right you can get the price on a truck down to an affordable level. Here is my old truck right before I traded it in.
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 12:11 AM, Logan S said:I didn't plan it this way, but there's just enough silver in my Skeeter to match my truck...I'm OK with it
Speaking only for myself, it's not anything secret or crazy...Work hard, plan, and make it happen. I've owned bassboats since I was 15 and all were the same process. It required discipline, patience, and sacrifice, especially when I was much younger. Nice thing about bass fishing is that can get in where you fit in, the fish don't know the model/year of your rig. I caught a lot of fish and won a lot of tournaments in boats that were far from the latest and greatest, competing against guys with those latest and greatest rigs.
IMO wraps are not very attractive and I don't want the added attention of 'the guy with the wrapped boat'. Wraps can protect the finish underneath, but over time the knicks, scrapes, scratches, etc in the wrap itself will begin to be noticeable. I'd rather just keep the boat clean, but I'm also not one to go crazy matching the colors.
Work hard, plan, and make it happen sounds all well and good, but seriously, that's a hell of a lot of planning and hard work to make some of these monthly payments. I guess a $40k vehicle has become the norm, plus i totally get that the hobby fund can really go a long way if well managed. What I have to question, though, I guess is for those who have the really extravagant combos. My friend, who does really well for himself, just bought his third F-350 Crew Cab Diesel in the Platinum trim, and his payments are over 1000 a month for the next 37 years. Ford finally one upped the Platinum with a Limited, and those trucks, with tax and title, along with many other high end SUV's now break six figures rolling out the door. There are now boats in the same price point as well. Hard work and planning is one thing, but I don't think I could ever justify spending that kind of money on a pickup truck, let alone a boat that I can only use 8 months out of the year (or less, considering that one would be scared to death taking it on the river when the water is a little high). You could buy a lake for what some of these rigs cost!
As for the wraps, yes, some of them really stand out and draw attention, but you don't have to get a crazy fancy wrap. One solid color on half of the boat could make all the difference in the world depending on your paint scheme.
RPreeb reply :
On 2/8/2018 at 11:20 PM, Lures'n'Liberty said:Wow, those are some sweet rides. I might be out of my element here. Looking through the pics it's looking like there's a few bucks tied up in some of your rigs. I must beg the question, what do you do for a living that you can afford to own a well equipped pickup truck today, and pray tell where did you sell a kidney to pay for the high end boat behind it?
Well for me it's a Jayco camping trailer with a canoe on top of the F-150 instead of towing a boat, but as far as affording it, retirement is a good thing. We both worked and socked a way all we could afford. This is just my 4th vehicle since 1989. I had an '89 Toyota 2wd pickup, 4 cyl and standard cab that I paid $9000 for new. I drove it for 14 years. Then a 2003 Honda Accord which I drove for the next 8 years. We moved out of the country for 2½ years in 2012 and drove a 2000 Toyota Avalon that we bought from my wife's dad and shipped to the island. We moved back here in 2014 and bought a 4 year old Ford Edge. When we decided to get the camper, we had to get a truck to pull it, thus the 2016 F-150 3.5 Ecoboost came into our life. We just traded the 2010 Edge for a new 2017 Edge for my wife, and now we should be set for at least the next 10 years.
Going easy on the spending, driving rather vanilla vehicles and living in a modest neighborhood while we were still working has allowed us to be comfortable in retirement. I could afford to buy a moderate size bass boat, no problem, but I don't want the potential headaches that come with the boat. I have very little experience in motorized boats, even as a passenger, and I'm not comfortable with trying to learn the ropes now that I'm in my 70's. I'm not much of a do-it-yourselfer either, so a cheaper used boat would be a mistake for me. I'll be a canoe kind of guy till I can't push a paddle any longer.
A-Jay reply :
On 2/8/2018 at 11:20 PM, Lures'n'Liberty said:Wow, those are some sweet rides. I might be out of my element here. Looking through the pics it's looking like there's a few bucks tied up in some of your rigs. I must beg the question, what do you do for a living that you can afford to own a well equipped pickup truck today, and pray tell where did you sell a kidney to pay for the high end boat behind it?
On 2/9/2018 at 1:09 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:
Work hard, plan, and make it happen sounds all well and good, but seriously, that's a hell of a lot of planning and hard work to make some of these monthly payments.
What I have to question, though, I guess is for those who have the really extravagant combos.
Hard work and planning is one thing, but I don't think I could ever justify spending that kind of money on a pickup truck, let alone a boat
You could buy a lake for what some of these rigs cost!
Interesting perspective.
Here's mine ~ Quality is never an accident. It’s always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of a low price has faded from memory.
A-Jay
WRB reply :
My boat is dark red but I don't like red trucks....maroon or moron?
Couldn't help myself, appologize in advance.
Metalic grey or silver truck goes with nearly any color boat.
Tom
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/8/2018 at 11:58 PM, Lures'n'Liberty said:Do you also tow the Wrangler? Will your four wheeling hobby take you to the point where you will be towing the Wrangler?
We don't tow the Wrangler. We drove it from Illinois to Colorado though. It's a daily driver. If we ever do tow it we will do so on a trailer. Wranglers must be towed flat with all four on the road or on a trailer. No dolly. I doubt this will happen with this rig. There is a distinct possibility that we will build a YJ or TJ in the future that is a dedicated off road rig.
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 6:05 AM, A-Jay said:
Interesting perspective.
Here's mine ~ Quality is never an accident. It’s always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of a low price has faded from memory.
A-Jay
This is very true. I think my end on it is where do you draw the line between quality and luxury? Wants and needs? Perhaps you'll never forget the bitterness of poor quality, however I do believe that some of the high prices here also come with a reminder every month.
S Hovanec reply :
I like when my truck and boat match or compliment each other. I used to have a pewter truck and it looked good with my green boat. Now I have a black Tahoe and I absolutely hate it, both the vehicle and the color.
I'm holding out for a 19 Silverado in white, silver or whatever that sharp looking charcoal color is that I see in the marketing pics. Any of those colors will go with my green boat and my next boat, which will be white.
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 7:16 AM, BigAngus752 said:We don't tow the Wrangler. We drove it from Illinois to Colorado though. It's a daily driver. If we ever do tow it we will do so on a trailer. Wranglers must be towed flat with all four on the road or on a trailer. No dolly. I doubt this will happen with this rig. There is a distinct possibility that we will build a YJ or TJ in the future that is a dedicated off road rig.
That's not entirely true, you can tow a Wrangler in reverse on the front axle with the T case in Neutral, but you have to lock the steering in place by running the seat belt through the steering wheel, however they don't show you that in the owners' manual. It also takes about 5 minutes to drop the driveshaft, allowing you unlimited tow mileage on the rear axle. You can also sling tow them from the front with a wrecker without damaging the driveline, although you may damage a factory bumper if you're not careful (I've spent a large portion of my working life as a tow operator and auto mechanic. You might be surprised at how many vehicles can be towed on one axle safely, for certain distances, and why). A trailer, however, is still the best option.
I'm sure you are aware of the pros and cons of towing your trail rig, along with why I brought it up. Food for thought - universal color truck like White, Silver, or Black will look good towing whatever color YJ or TJ you may build.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 7:51 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:universal color truck like White, Silver, or Black will look good towing whatever color YJ or TJ you may build.
That is true. I had not considered that.
On 2/9/2018 at 6:24 AM, WRB said:My boat is dark red but I don't like red trucks....maroon or moron?
Couldn't help myself, appologize in advance.
Metalic grey or silver truck goes with nearly any color boat.
Tom
Now that the problem has been identified we can all go home. My mistake for asking.
TOXIC reply :
My first truck was a deal due to a sponsorship. I got a deal on the truck because someone special ordered it and then backed out of the deal. It was ordered to pull a 5th wheel. I only used it to pull the bassboat, a horse trailer and a couple of dual axle U-Hauls, all hitches and no 5th wheel. Because I am so anal on care and maintenance and my sponsorship with the dealer included all oil changes and maintenance, there were records from new with everything that was ever done on the truck. That maximized my trade in value. I did have a couple of oil changes in Florida when I was detailed there for 2 years but I still got the truck back to my home in Virginia for most all of it's work. When technology got to the point that a newer truck was a consideration....i.e., better towing capabilities in a 1/2 ton, better MPG plus the fact that that my other vehicles for commuting and the rest of my family (wife and daughter and my daily driver) were getting well over 100k, most over 200k and the fact that I am looking to retire in a little more than a year, made a new truck a consideration. In retirement, I plan on using the truck as my daily driver and getting rid of at least 2 of the others I own. With the deals I got from both the added discount from my GM buddy and purchasing at the end of the model year and a good relationship with my dealer plus top trade in value, I got a very good deal on my current truck. I will admit, the High Country package was a gift to myself. All that being said, I didn't pay 60,000 for my truck and through my credit union, I got a great rate on a new vehicle. I just consider myself smart with my $$ and took advantage of all the deals I could. FYI, my boat is a 2005 model that I also got a great deal on, I looked for 2 years before I found it. I have added poles and upgraded many things as my finances have allowed. You don't have to be Dave Ramsey to get a good deal.
Junk Fisherman reply :
I will always have a silver truck. I would consider white or gray if the deal was right. Those colors go with anything. Here is my boat fresh off the line. I tow it with a silver Tacoma.
slonezp reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 6:05 AM, A-Jay said:
Interesting perspective.
Here's mine ~ Quality is never an accident. It’s always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of a low price has faded from memory.
A-Jay
Agree, research and spend wisely. It's also quite astonishing to me, how much money people will spend to save a few bucks, as well as the frustration they choose to go thru trying to "polish the turd" they bought trying to save that buck. If you don't have the financial means to make the right purchase, then don't make the purchase.
We see this all the time in this boat forum. People buying used without having the boat mechanically checked or test rode and then a few weeks later they are asking for repair advice. I am not suggesting people buy new, I am suggesting they buy wisely.
Boat is black truck is blue....a basses favorite color combination
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 7:26 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:This is very true. I think my end on it is where do you draw the line between quality and luxury? Wants and needs? Perhaps you'll never forget the bitterness of poor quality, however I do believe that some of the high prices here also come with a reminder every month.
Not to toot my own horn, but my rig is 100% paid for, no monthly reminders here... The house/mortgage is also paid off, did it back in 2012 when I was 31 years old. I did these things on an average salary and with ZERO inheritance. It was saving money and lots of overtime hours at work.
My rig is a pure "want". I had a 2013 F250 w/ 2009 Z520 prior to this rig, absolutely nothing wrong with either truck or boat... Bass fishing is my "beer"/"release" in life and in my line of work (cop), I need frequent drinks.... Having top of the line rods, reels and rig makes the overall fishing experience that much more enjoyable for me.
And keep in mind too that EVERYTHING we are given whether it be money, materialistic things or just another day to live are gifts from God and that we are just managers of His belongings while here on earth!
On 2/10/2018 at 10:05 PM, slonezp said:If you don't have the financial means to make the right purchase, then don't make the purchase.
Yep, pretty simple...
Further North reply :
My boat is black over cream, my (current) vehicles are that bright Ford blue and ruby red...works for me.
As long as a boat/vehicle isn't an annoying color (think pink/purple/chartreuse for me) I don't care at all...
...and I am a graphics guy/printer by trade for 35 years...I know color.
I do think it's cool to see others go to these lengths, makes me smile. Fun to read about.
haggard reply :
I totally understand what you're saying, but ask yourself what matters more: how well the colors match, or fishing?
Bowrag reply :
F150 is black. Boat shopping this spring. Actually thinking to buy great deal, Bass Tracker 40th. Its got brown carpet and silver hull. Not too worried about matching the truck. Maybe the free boat cover it comes with is black? That will match. Who knows. But its actually a consideration.
As to money being spent. I could buy whatever boat I want. Just don't know how much time I will be on lake. So the 10k for the Tracker seems reasonable. If I really enjoy it like I did pre-kids then I can always sell the Tracker and upgrade to something nicer. Spend wisely, save your money and work hard. Buy what you want as long as the wife doesn't spend it before me!
Junk Fisherman reply :
Until I started visiting fishing boards, I never even knew that people considered their truck and boat color and if they matched. Growing up my dad had a red truck and a blue boat. That never came up in all the years we had them. There is a guy in my club with a brown Silverado and a gray/purple Legend which doesn't match. Each of them are high-end but I would definitely chosen different colors. Doesn't matter to the fish since he does very well in our tournaments.
AC870 reply :
I don’t think the bass care if your boat and truck match.
Further North reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 6:05 AM, A-Jay said:The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of a low price has faded from memory.
I think you're right...scratch that, I know you're right...but I don't think matching colors boat to truck is anywhere even close to the "quality" line.
You can have a quality truck and a quality boat and not have matching colors.
On 2/9/2018 at 1:09 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:My friend, who does really well for himself, just bought his third F-350 Crew Cab Diesel in the Platinum trim, and his payments are over 1000 a month for the next 37 years.
My house payment wasn't that high, and I live in a 2,600 sq, ft home, built new in '03, with a 3 car attached garage and a 3 car detached garage on 10 acres...
Gob Bless folks like that who keep the economy afloat. No, I'm not being cynical. I'm serious as a heart attack.
A-Jay reply :
On 2/15/2018 at 9:28 AM, Further North said:I think you're right...scratch that, I know you're right...but I don't think matching colors boat to truck is anywhere even close to the "quality" line.
You can have a quality truck and a quality boat and not have matching colors.
While I'll agree with your response - that line was initially offered as part of a reply regarding a discussion that revolved around . . .
"Wow, those are some sweet rides. I might be out of my element here. Looking through the pics it's looking like there's a few bucks tied up in some of your rigs. I must beg the question, what do you do for a living that you can afford to own a well equipped pickup truck today, and pray tell where did you sell a kidney to pay for the high end boat behind it? "
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Work hard, plan, and make it happen sounds all well and good, but seriously, that's a hell of a lot of planning and hard work to make some of these monthly payments.
What I have to question, though, I guess is for those who have the really extravagant combos.
Hard work and planning is one thing, but I don't think I could ever justify spending that kind of money on a pickup truck, let alone a boat
You could buy a lake for what some of these rigs cost!"
A-Jay
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
On 2/15/2018 at 9:28 AM, Further North said:The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of a low price has faded from memory.
Reading the past few, you're right. I digress, though.
2018 Ford F-250 Platinum - MSRP starts at $62,600
2017 Nitro Z21 Z-PRO - MSRP $52,495.
That's $115,095 before tax. $115,095 plus tax can buy a lot of quality items. Should an individual choose to spend, say, $25,000 on a quality used truck and $15,000 on a quality used boat, there's $62,095 left over to spend on bait, tackle, rods, reels, guides, gasoline, hotel rooms, outfitters, guns, quads, motorcycles, snowmobiles, a building to put them all in, tools, beer, and if you plan wisely, you might even find a semester or two of college tuition for the kids or a gift for your wife! OK, so maybe you can't buy all of that stuff top of the line at that price, but you can certainly pick and choose some quality goods and services with that kind of budget.
J Francho reply :
I've always felt it was no one's business what they spend on things, but themselves. They shouldn't have to explain or justify it to anyone. Worry about yourself, be satisfied with your decisions. Keeping up, questioning, or even raw jealousy of the Jones' stuff is pointless.
TOXIC reply :
Exactly. Buy what you can afford and make sure you can afford what you buy. There are too many companies out there that will finance you up to your eyeballs. That's a recipe for disaster. There's always going to be someone with a better truck, boat, house, you name it. Don't fall into that trap.
J Francho reply :
Agreed. So, let's keep this thread on topic. Any discussion otherwise may/can be removed.
Further North reply :
On 2/15/2018 at 10:59 PM, J Francho said:I've always felt it was no one's business what they spend on things, but themselves. They shouldn't have to explain or justify it to anyone. Worry about yourself, be satisfied with your decisions. Keeping up, questioning, or even raw jealousy of the Jones' stuff is pointless.
Yup.
...and us bottom-feeding cheapskates need folks who buy new boats and cars so can can buy 'em used at a fraction of the price later...
I am dead serious about that.
haggard reply :
On 2/9/2018 at 1:09 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:My friend, who does really well for himself, just bought his third F-350 Crew Cab Diesel in the Platinum trim, and his payments are over 1000 a month for the next 37 years.
Sanity check: Even at 1000 a month, that's $1000 * 12 * 37 = $444,000.
Something isn't right there.
Who even offers an auto term for 37 years? Did you mean 7 years? That would be $84K which would be more realistic (though in my opinion insane... if he truly "does really well for himself" just save up and pay cash and forget 84 months of interest)
haggard reply :
On 2/15/2018 at 10:59 PM, J Francho said:I've always felt it was no one's business what they spend on things, but themselves. They shouldn't have to explain or justify it to anyone. Worry about yourself, be satisfied with your decisions. Keeping up, questioning, or even raw jealousy of the Jones' stuff is pointless.
Agreed. But if someone puts it out on a public forum, it's (by definition) subject to public comments, questions and opinions (hopefully within commonly accepted boundaries of etiquette, decency and respect).
Further North reply :
On 2/16/2018 at 8:55 AM, haggard said:Sanity check: Even at 1000 a month, that's $1000 * 12 * 37 = $444,000.
Something isn't right there.
Who even offers an auto term for 37 years? Did you mean 7 years? That would be $84K which would be more realistic (though in my opinion insane... if he truly "does really well for himself" just save up and pay cash and forget 84 months of interest)
I figured the "3" was a typo and he meant 7 years...
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/16/2018 at 9:24 AM, haggard said:(hopefully within commonly accepted boundaries of etiquette, decency and respect)
You should note that I am the OP. You should also note that I started this thread asking about preferred truck colors and was soon lambasted as a wasteful elitist because I am going to buy a 2yr old truck and even eventually called a "moron" by a highly-respected member of this forum because I don't care for a particular truck color because (shame on me) I saved $4000 buying a boat in that same disliked color. Your "hopefully" faded a page or two ago.
slonezp reply :
On 2/16/2018 at 10:54 AM, BigAngus752 said:You should note that I am the OP. You should also note that I started this thread asking about preferred truck colors and was soon lambasted as a wasteful elitist because I am going to buy a 2yr old truck and even eventually called a "moron" by a highly-respected member of this forum because I don't care for a particular truck color because (shame on me) I saved $4000 buying a boat in that same disliked color. Your "hopefully" faded a page or two ago.
and if worrying about color coordinating your truck and boat or being called a name on an internet forum are the biggest problems you have in life, then I think you've got it pretty good.
First tournament I ever competed in, a guy pulls up to the ramp with custom matching truck and boat. If I recall it was a purple truck that faded into a purple boat with accent colors. My son was just 14 and my partner. I had a brand new 17ft Mirrocraft v hull which was my first real fishing boat. He tells me "Dad, you've got the $#i++iest boat here."
Glenn reply :
My truck and boat match perfectly. It looks almost as if they were painted at the same time. It wasn't planned that way (no, seriously), just got a great deal on the truck, and it happened to match. A happy accident.
Never, ever, thought twice about what other people think about it, or whatever fictional story they conjure up about me based upon what truck/boat combo I have. I'm sure there are those that think I went to great lengths and expense to make them match. So what? I like it, and that's all that matters.
By the same token, never do I ever pass judgement on others based upon their toys...expensive or bargain-basement. They like fishing, and that's all that matters.
To the OP - if you want them to match, get a matching truck. Otherwise it's going to bother you forever. And don't be concerned about the opinions of others. You weren't placed on this planet to appease the narrow-minded.
WRB reply :
I rarely make off the cuff remarks and apologized for doing what I knew was wrong. It goes back decades to a English teacher that told me I didn't know the difference between maroon and moron.
I think as long as 1 color highlite on the boat/tow vehicle is similar it looks good.
Tom
LoweStinger reply :
Now those trailer wheels... They HAVE to match !!! I'm just kidding lol
haggard reply :
On 2/16/2018 at 9:29 AM, Further North said:I figured the "3" was a typo and he meant 7 years...
Whew....!
RPreeb reply :
Me.... blue truck, camo colored canoe carried on top. Not worried about what anyone thinks. I could easily afford a boat, just don't want the hassles that go with one. That's just me.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 2/16/2018 at 1:44 PM, Glenn said:Otherwise it's going to bother you forever.
It's like you know me personally! LOL! Very true. Once it's a thought in my head it remains for eternity.
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
On 2/16/2018 at 8:55 AM, haggard said:Sanity check: Even at 1000 a month, that's $1000 * 12 * 37 = $444,000.
Something isn't right there.
Who even offers an auto term for 37 years? Did you mean 7 years? That would be $84K which would be more realistic (though in my opinion insane... if he truly "does really well for himself" just save up and pay cash and forget 84 months of interest)
I'm not sure the exact payment or time frame. While I will admit that I exaggerated the term length a bit, my point was that it was really long. Calling him to ask after seeing this comment, it's actually $1200/mo for 8 years, as he was upside down in his last one before he bought this one. Do trucks even last 10 years anymore?
J Francho reply :
On 2/20/2018 at 12:16 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:Do trucks even last 10 years anymore?
Sure they do. Mine has 150K miles on it, 8 years old, barely broken in. My son's is 13 years old, 180K miles, and still runs and looks good.
RPreeb reply :
On 2/20/2018 at 12:16 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:I'm not sure the exact payment or time frame. While I will admit that I exaggerated the term length a bit, my point was that it was really long. Calling him to ask after seeing this comment, it's actually $1200/mo for 8 years, as he was upside down in his last one before he bought this one. Do trucks even last 10 years anymore?
They had better. I'm keeping mine for as long as I can still drive it, barring any accidents. From what I see around here, a 10 year old truck is just broken in.
haggard reply :
On 2/20/2018 at 12:16 AM, Lures'n'Liberty said:I'm not sure the exact payment or time frame. While I will admit that I exaggerated the term length a bit, my point was that it was really long. Calling him to ask after seeing this comment, it's actually $1200/mo for 8 years, as he was upside down in his last one before he bought this one. Do trucks even last 10 years anymore?
I took it too literally, ha... And they'd BETTER last more than 10
slonezp reply :
On 2/20/2018 at 12:19 AM, J Francho said:
Sure they do. Mine has 150K miles on it, 8 years old, barely broken in. My son's is 13 years old, 180K miles, and still runs and looks good.
Mine just turned 10 and I'm about to break the 200k mark
Russ E reply :
Revisiting a month old thread.
I owned my last truck for 12 years 180,000 miles. The truck before that was 16 years old 220,000 miles.
Bought my current truck 2 years ago. bought my current boat 1 year ago.
the accents on the boat match the truck, but it was unintentional.
I just liked the colors of each.
I will probably own both for a long time.
nosdog2 reply :
I barely get my socks to match, let along my boat and truck!
MichaelJ7 reply :
My truck is darck charcoal metallic and my ranger behind it is dark charcoal metallic too. Red accents on both. So yea, I totally get it.
DogBone_384 reply :
Even if I had a boat, my Tundra is Inferno Orange .... just don’t see a bass boat dressed in it...
Myself, I don’t have to have matching truck/boat. Heck, my kayaks are blue camo and desert camo.
A-Jay reply :
On 3/16/2018 at 9:43 AM, DogBone_384 said:Even if I had a boat, my Tundra is Inferno Orange .... just don’t see a bass boat dressed in it...
New Vexus Boats being unveiled at the Classic this weekend are sporting an orange hue -
Might be worth a look.
A-Jay
DogBone_384 reply :
On 3/16/2018 at 9:45 AM, A-Jay said:New Vexus Boats being unveiled at the Classic this weekend are sporting an orange hue -
Might be worth a look.
A-Jay
Don’t see it .. my daughter’s looking at a $40+K per year college. Might look for something used when my truck is paid for.
SDoolittle reply :
I don't know if my boat and truck match or not, but I like them!
MN Fisher reply :
Don't have a pic of the pair together yet, the 'Forest Green' canoe loads in the back of this with a hitch-extender support.
Robert Stahl reply :
My boat truck combination matches, or at least I think it does. 2005 ram 2500 and a great running 88 glassstream
Fishes in trees reply :
I always get a little grin on my face when I see a guy who's truck and boat are all matchy-matchy. Then I slap myself up side of the head because I know, it looks cool and when I get my next boat & tow vehicle, I'm pretty certain I'm going all matchy-matchy. Just about everyone I know who went through their mid life crisis and partially resolved it by getting a new toy went match -match with the truck & boat.
Currently I've got a blue boat and a teal green truck - which doesn't look terrible and the truck runs good and the boat floats.
kjfishman reply :
Go with white, any color boat will go with white. You could some kind of stripes or graphics that match the color of the boat.
BigAngus752 reply :
On 4/18/2019 at 3:52 AM, Fishes in trees said:I always get a little grin on my face when I see a guy who's truck and boat are all matchy-matchy. Then I slap myself up side of the head because I know, it looks cool and when I get my next boat & tow vehicle, I'm pretty certain I'm going all matchy-matchy. Just about everyone I know who went through their mid life crisis and partially resolved it by getting a new toy went match -match with the truck & boat.
Currently I've got a blue boat and a teal green truck - which doesn't look terrible and the truck runs good and the boat floats.
On 4/18/2019 at 5:29 AM, kjfishman said:Go with white, any color boat will go with white. You could some kind of stripes or graphics that match the color of the boat.
Great advice, but I bought my truck a year ago. ????
MN Fisher reply :
On 4/18/2019 at 3:52 AM, Fishes in trees said:Currently I've got a blue boat and a teal green truck - which doesn't look terrible and the truck runs good and the boat floats.
My truck and canoe colors match 'the season'. Truck was bought just over 3 years ago (see it a bit up this thread) using insurance money from the previous truck (other driver was found at fault) and Christmas money from the parents.
Last two Christmas', I've used my gift money for the canoe and trailer.
Truck is maroon (Chevy calls it 'Carmine Red') and the canoe is forest green. Red and Green...Christmas colors.
TOXIC reply :
Funny story, when I bought my truck new in 2016, the new truck sales manager is an avid fisherman and while we were out on the lot looking at the new inventory he asked me if I needed to match the truck color to the boat color. I laughed and told him it really didn't matter, what mattered was the PRICE of the new truck. Evidently a lot of fishermen are concerned about matching the colors. Me, Iridescent White truck, Black/Gold boat.
Junk Fisherman reply :
On 4/18/2019 at 5:29 AM, kjfishman said:Go with white, any color boat will go with white. You could some kind of stripes or graphics that match the color of the boat.
Agreed. White, silver, gray or black- nothing will clash with any of those colors. I have a blue and silver boat so nothing red or green. I'll probably do another silver since my wife dislikes white.
boostr reply :
Boat is red and white, and my F150 is black... I don't care as long as it tows me to the lake.
clark9312 reply :
I’ve got a white tundra and grey tracker. Thinking about getting a nitro and it’ll definitely match the truck lol
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