Tom,
I used an automotive vinyl dye (not paint) quite successfully on an old vinly tramp. I did this after I stripped the tramp of all contaminants (see previous posts "major restorations" for more details). It is holding up well. However, after a week of solid sailing, I had to touch up the area under the rear hiking straps. My original color was mustard/yellow and I dyed it black. In your case, staying with the original colour, you will have less of a problem. If the mesh tramps are vinyl as well (??) you should be happy with the result. Vinyl dyes can be found at autobody supply centers.
Good Luck,
Dave
Last edited by Captain_Dave; 09/09/05 12:38 PM.