H30t Boot Stripe

[ATMurphy]

Any early 90's H30 owners know if the boot stripe is vinyl or painted? I need to remove mine to raise the waterline and would like to know what I'm getting into before I haul out.

 

[ggrizzard]

It is painted or black dyed gel coat... Not a decal.
If you prep the old stripe properly with sanding, barrier coats and primer,
your bottom paint will cover the old black stripe nicely and permanently.