Stripe replacement
Mike, I replaced the tape on my '88 H33.5 about 2 years ago and again this summer. I purchased the light blue metallic taper from West Marine's catalog. The instructions were minimal and there was no mention of a very thin protective layer of vinyl over the tape to protect the tape during manufacturing and handling. The sun cracked the vinyl within 2 years --the actual tape held up nicely; however, the cracked vinyl could not be removed from the tape. I pulled off all the tape and replaced it again making sure that the thin vinyl coating was removed BEFORE applying the tape to the hull. During application of the tape it helps to have someone hold the tape while you are positioning on the hull. Mix liquid dish detergent and water in a spray bottle and wet the hull so that the tape does not stick to the hull when positioning. After positioning, use a wet cloth or roller to squeeze out any air bubbles & allow it to dry. If Hunter can't help with replacement tape, West has a good selection at a reasonable cost. Good Luck! David.
