Now that I have the varnish done, it’s time to start on the stripe down both sides. This stripe is only on the Gage Hacker and is very distinguishing.
As I lay out the stripe, it’s a lot of fun getting it equal on both sides. It takes lots of measuring and double checking and yes, back and forth from side to side. Plus, you need to keep the curve the same with no dips or humps in the line.
After I have the tape line where I want it, I cover the rest to keep the paint off the rest of the boat.
I must sand it lightly to ensure the paint bonds to the boat. This takes a little time as you sure don’t want to sand the tape and end up with a rough paint line.
Now that I have both sides all ready to go, I will clean it really good to assure no bumps will be in the paint. Next, paint.
Jack