I have a black hull, and I have been very happy with the way the black has held up. I don't have a single scratch on my boat. Really! I do wipe it down when I pull it out of the water, and I keep it waxed regularly. It has gotten two full years of use, and still looks exceptional. I would not hesitate to get the black hull if that's what you want. My next boat's color scheme will be very similar to the one I have now.