4788 Boot Strip Waterline-gctid371695

[Guest]

I am planning on raising the Boot Stripe & Waterline on my 2000 4788. I get growth on the hull at the stern. The boat is not overloaded and the bilges are dry. I have an 8.5 KW generator and a total of 4 8D batteries under the cockpit. I carry a 10' Achilles Rib with a 15 HP 2 stroke Yamaha on the Bridge. The original boot stripe is below the engine exhaust.

Anyone have a similar experience?

Wally

MOONSHINE

[mmichellich]

Since my 47 was painted the first time since new I have had black bottom paint to bottom of swim step and to top of gel coat black boot stripe. Looks a lot better that way. The old white stripe between top of factory paint and gel coat boot stripe was always dirty.

[Destiny_4588]

We move move the bottom paint up to the strip as well and about 4 inches below the swim step for better protection and looks much nice in the water that way

[AndrewF]

I agree the standard boot top is to low, we raised ours up to be in line with the exhaust nib in. I hope that makes sense.

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[Guest]

Thanks for the responses--exactly what I had in mind.

Wally