Decorative tape

[extravert]

Where can I get some decorative tape, the type used to put go-faster stripes on hulls? I need light grey 25mm width.

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I want to be a real sailor. In the mean time I'll just keep tri-ing.

 

[Tomsk]

Go to any high street motor spares place or a local car body shop...

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What the hell... it's only money!

 

[andrewwoods]

I tried some of this & it came off after a few days in the water. Anybody got any advice on keeping it stuck on?

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[StugeronSteve]

Look in Yellow Pages for your local sign writer/graphic shop. They will sell it by the metre.

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[rex_seadog]

Should stick so long as you ensure the suface is clean and grease free. I use a solvent such as methylated spirits. I bought tape (three narrow stripes) from a motor spares shop and it has been in place for over 5 years. Occasionally I suffer a little damage from fenders etc. but I then stick down any loose bits woth contact adhesive.

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[ozzyb]

Go to sign writing shop or supplier they can order vinyl tape in any width and grades suitable for a yacht in various colours chosen from a chart. It's supplied in 50m reels, 25mm wide should be about £20. The background surface should be clean and free from grease etc. the tape has a peel off backing. I did my last yacht and it was still good as new 5 years later. For some strange reason it didn't necessarily make the yacht go that much faster!

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[rex_seadog]

As Steve says tape is also available at local sign-writers. I've used one to make up the boat's name/home port - much cheaper than those that advertise in the yottie press (sorry YBW) and as with the tape it sticks well to a clean surface. My friend wanted a Dufour logo for his boat and they were able to knock this up in minutes from the .jpg image we supplied on disk.

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[Davy_S]

You could try SAC Tel for brochure. 01384 443744 I have used them quite a lot over the years and they have been very good.

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[extravert]

Thank you for all the replies, it has given me some leads. I will soon be going faster.

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I want to be a real sailor. In the mean time I'll just keep tri-ing.