How to apply a boat stripe.

Here is a quick demonstration of how to apply a boat stripe.
It is a basic waterline stripe using 50mm vinyl.
1. Clean the hull
2. Mark out the position of the stripe every metre or so
3. Apply the stripe in long sections at a time, short sections will result in a kinky line!
4. Squeegee the stripe down with an old credit card or squeegee.
5. Use a sharp stanley blade to trim the ends of the stripe, and to prick any bubbles, smaller bubbles will find their way out of the vinyl over a couple of days so don't go too mad pricking bubbles.
For stripes 75mm and over you can try 'soapy water', - use a 3 or 4 drops of fairy liquid in 1 litre of water, then when you remove the backing paper off the vinyl soak the sticky side of the vinyl in the soapy water,
Relax, good luck - you can do it!
Thanks for looking
Greg - The Wild Group

[@Scottparnelloutdoors]

Thankyou! Very helpful!

[@justynball1]

Good job Boss

[@saintboudreau1545]

how to you set the first stripe with no marker

[@olexandrkhrulyov3930]

how to buy a line?

[@thepetenics]

Helpful video, thanks. What brand/modle material would you suggest using and would you edge seal?

[@frallorfrallorfrallorfrall5342]

hey im wondering why the notch on the antifouling? i seen some doing thins but wonder why?

[@joycesass9042]

Unfortunately, This is not how you apply striping. Doing it in sections will create a wavy effect. Also creates air bubbles.

[@OBC-radio]

Worked fine for me. 🤷‍♂️

[@espedale]

So what is your recommendation?