Boot Stripe - Size and color

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by Rufneck

What is the best method for applying a boot stripe? Decal or painted? The boat shop that did some work for me didn't want any part of applying a boot stripe but they did say that if I insisted they would use a decal.

My hull is blue and I want to go with an off-white boot stripe to match the gelcoat on the top sides. I am also intending to use an off-white decal for the name.

In my past life I use to own a vinyl graphic shop...either way you put it on(paint or tape) it is all about prep. Meaning you must be precise on pulling your line. So to do that you use something like the 3m blue tape as you guide make sure that looks good. Then you either paint in between the lines, or you allowed space and put the tape (vinyl) in-between the lines.

There is a place on line, called vinyl graphics and they have a wide selection of tape colors and sizes...plus this is tape that will hold up as a boot stripe.