boot stripe replacement

Mbain

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Jun 8, 2011
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Beneteau 44.7 Youngstown, n.y.
I own a 2005 44.7. The boot stripe, a dark metallic brown color needs replacement. Does anyone know where to obtain this type and color of tape? What about painting?
 
Jun 6, 2004
30
Beneteau 43 Milford, CT
Bootstripe

I own a 2005 44.7. The boot stripe, a dark metallic brown color needs replacement. Does anyone know where to obtain this type and color of tape? What about painting?
You should be able to get the strip directly from Beneteau parts. I replaced mine on a B43 and that's where I purchased it. I would not paint
 

DougM

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Jul 24, 2005
2,242
Beneteau 323 Manistee, MI
You should be able to get striping tape from any of the major marine supply houses...
Maybe even an auto body supply houses would stock some widths. It shouldn't be necessary to go to Beneteau for it other than a last resort.
Another thought would be to check out an RV supply store, many RVs have some wider striping on them.
 

TLW

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Jan 15, 2013
271
Oday 31 Whitehall, MI
Striping is a 3M product available from most "sign makers." Check graphics shops, art stores.
 
Mar 14, 2017
1
Beneteau 361 US
I have not yet received the striping tape but the folks at VinylStriping.com were very helpful, carry a line of sizes and colors, and are sending me samples. The website also has directions for applying the striping.
 
Aug 1, 2012
59
Beneteau 40 Rondout Yacht Basin, New York
last spring I removed the tape and painted it on. It was not difficult to remove using a heat gun and the old tape left enough shadow to use it as a guideline for my masking tape. This spring I will simply touch-up the few scratches I have. I had been replacing tape for a few years, here and there and decided it would be easier to just paint it.