Keep in mind the hulls with the dark green and blue hull sides look great. But they are a PAIN to keep perfect. You just look at em wrong and you'll scratch them. You have to keep them waxed and polished three times as much as a white hull to prevent fading and oxidation. They make boat white for a reason.... it hides all the minor imperfections, scuffs scratches etc. Don't get me wrong they look REALLY nice. I almost bought a green 245 Explorer. But I ended up with my current 245. Don't get hung up on the newest year either, if you shop around you can find a older model year that is in as good as or better condition than a newer one.