[C320-list] Accent Tape - Suggestions

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Karl,

I did that task 1.5 years ago after moving our boat from San Diego to Seattle.  I did all of the work from a ladder as it seemed safer than from above on the decks about 10 feet off of the ground.  We used a hair dryer to remove the old tape and then buffed out the area.  We then waxed the hull before applying the new replacement tape stripes.  I purchased the replacement tape directly from Catalina.  When applying the new tape, I found that having just a few "blue painters tape marks" on the hull allowed me to apply the new "stripe tape pair" in a very straight line along the hull.  I recallapplying the tape in 5 to 8 foot segments to get a smooth straight line.  Just a few marks was all I needed to maintain a straight line application.  Be careful not to stretch the new tape too much when applying and also be careful when using a razor blade the cleanly trim the edges of the new tape.  The gel coat is soft and prone to scoring from a sharp razor blade. 

Not too hard of a project, but the new stripe tape seemed expensive and just like a paint job, the finished work is only as good as the preparation.  

I hope this helps.  

Good luck. 

Dave

Dave Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington



On Apr 16, 2012, at 11:39 AM, Karl Krueger <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Hello All:
> 
> I'm in the process of replacing the accent tape (blue and teal), the boat
> is a 1995 vintage and the tape is splitting.  The boat is on the hard and
> is a fin keel.  The cradle is on blocks and the accent tape area is
> probably 12 feet above the ground.  Hence I've decided to do the work from
> the deck instead of a ladder.
> 
> I've put a good quality tape on the bottom of edge of the accent tape for
> the purpose of a straight edge for the new tape.  I'll be using a blow
> dryer to soften & remove the old tape.
> 
> Any problems performing this task from the deck?  Also, suggestion are
> appreciated.
> 
> Karl Krueger
> Kindred Spirit #282
> Milwaukee Wisconson
> 
> On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 6:45 AM, Wash, Steve
> <wash at advantageelectronics.com>wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> This is just a ping to see if the list server is working.  I haven't
>> received an email for a couple of weeks.
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>> 
>> #1029
>> Joie de Vie
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
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