Last year my wife and I bought our first boat, a Catalina 250. We
love it, and it is just the right size for us in Colorado.

Over the summer a problem developed between the cabin and the hatch.
The hatch cover slides toward the bow to open. It slides on a thick
vinyl (I guess) tape to protect the cabin's fiberglass. The tape has
deteriorated and separated from the fiberglass, and I need to replace
it.

Can any one suggest where I might go to get the replacement tape? I
have tried West Marine and other Internet boat supplies sites with no
success.

Bud Curtis ) writes:

Can any one suggest where I might go to get the replacement tape? I
have tried West Marine and other Internet boat supplies sites with no
success.

could that be anything like the stick-on vinly moulding used on car doors?
look at auto parts stores?

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Try:
http://www.catalinadirect.com/ Catalina Yachts parts-ditecr
or
http://www.catalinayachts.com/ Main web site.

William R. Watt wrote:
Bud Curtis ) writes:


Can any one suggest where I might go to get the replacement tape? I
have tried West Marine and other Internet boat supplies sites with no
success.


could that be anything like the stick-on vinly moulding used on car doors?
look at auto parts stores?

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Have you tried the manufacturer, http://www.catalinayachts.com ?

Bud Curtis wrote:

Last year my wife and I bought our first boat, a Catalina 250. We
love it, and it is just the right size for us in Colorado.

Over the summer a problem developed between the cabin and the hatch.
The hatch cover slides toward the bow to open. It slides on a thick
vinyl (I guess) tape to protect the cabin's fiberglass. The tape has
deteriorated and separated from the fiberglass, and I need to replace
it.

Can any one suggest where I might go to get the replacement tape? I
have tried West Marine and other Internet boat supplies sites with no
success.

Yes, I sent them an email on the same day I posted this query. I
haven't received a reply.

Jim Conlin wrote in message ...
Have you tried the manufacturer, http://www.catalinayachts.com ?

Bud Curtis wrote:

Last year my wife and I bought our first boat, a Catalina 250. We
love it, and it is just the right size for us in Colorado.

Over the summer a problem developed between the cabin and the hatch.
The hatch cover slides toward the bow to open. It slides on a thick
vinyl (I guess) tape to protect the cabin's fiberglass. The tape has
deteriorated and separated from the fiberglass, and I need to replace
it.

Can any one suggest where I might go to get the replacement tape? I
have tried West Marine and other Internet boat supplies sites with no
success.

Bud,

You could try some ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) plastic tape that
woodworkers use to make machinery slippery. Try Woodcraft Supply or Lee
Valley Tools. It comes with adhesive.

Ford Walton



Bud Curtis wrote:

Last year my wife and I bought our first boat, a Catalina 250. We
love it, and it is just the right size for us in Colorado.

Over the summer a problem developed between the cabin and the hatch.
The hatch cover slides toward the bow to open. It slides on a thick
vinyl (I guess) tape to protect the cabin's fiberglass. The tape has
deteriorated and separated from the fiberglass, and I need to replace
it.

Can any one suggest where I might go to get the replacement tape? I
have tried West Marine and other Internet boat supplies sites with no
success.

Lee Valley Tools sells a Slippery (Low Friction) tape that may be just
what you want. They do mail order and are very good to deal with.
Here's a link to the item:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,11 0,43466

Dale Gloer

Ford and Mary Ann Walton wrote:
Bud,

You could try some ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) plastic tape that
woodworkers use to make machinery slippery. Try Woodcraft Supply or Lee
Valley Tools. It comes with adhesive.

Ford Walton



Bud Curtis wrote:

Last year my wife and I bought our first boat, a Catalina 250. We
love it, and it is just the right size for us in Colorado.

Over the summer a problem developed between the cabin and the hatch.
The hatch cover slides toward the bow to open. It slides on a thick
vinyl (I guess) tape to protect the cabin's fiberglass. The tape has
deteriorated and separated from the fiberglass, and I need to replace
it.

Can any one suggest where I might go to get the replacement tape? I
have tried West Marine and other Internet boat supplies sites with no
success.