What is the name of the decorative tape strip

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

I am looking to replace the decorative silver tape that covers the groove each side of the hull approx 1 inch wide. I presume its a self adhesive tape that serves no other purpose but cosmetic on the outside of the hull. Any ideas where to get it from please?

 

[saltylegs]

A "cove" line

I found the tape hard to source but eventually found a supplier of various coloured tapes here.

http://www.cars-n-stripes.com/acatalog/info.html

 

[MoodySabre]

A sign place that does vans will cut you some to measure.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

You can buy it in chandlery shops.

 

[agurney]

I usually have a gold cove line, which doesn't make me go faster but it does look pretty.
However, this year I'm tempted to use high visibility reflective tape to make me easier to spot in a dark anchorage. I've never seen this use before, though, any thoughts?

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

Thanks all, I have just ordered a couple of rolls of Coveline stripe from Marinescene.

 

[rob2]

The old style adhesive cove line tape tended to degrade and delaminate after a couple of years and was then a pig to get off. Does anyone have experience of using vinyl stripes - after all the boat names stay good for years...?

Rob.