Color of a kayak: does it matter?

[Gig'em]

I'm planning on getting one that happens to be granite grey. Do you seasoned saltwater paddlers see any problems with one this color? Just wondering.

[Newt]

It only matters to you! I've been paddling a granite Tarpon 16 for 2 yrs now, no problems. Go to the 4th page of posts. Clay has a poll on Yak color. Some like a bright color for safety. The Yak is down in the water. I think a bright shirt & flashing paddle blades is more visible.

[FishDFly]

I have a bright yellow Tarpon. I chose yellow because it can be seen in nearly all light conditions. I have a couple of other kayaks that the wife uses and that I loan out. They are much harder to see than the yellow is. The yellow does not seem to bother the fish.

As Newt says a bright shirt and flashing white paddles help.

[NoBoat]

Here is a link to the color discussion:
http://texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5