Cove stripe question

[Azgard Vancouver]

Hi, new to the site. We have a 35-3 that has just been repainted and we are going to have a cove stripe added. We did not get a measurement of the old gold cove stripe, and surprisingly, out of the loads of photos we have, we don't have a great photo depicting the cove stripe. Can anyone help with advice on the original cove stripe height and placement? Many thanks.

 

[Loren Beach]

Repainted you say?
Pictures.... we want to see it!

 

[Azgard Vancouver]

OK! will post some once she is out of her drydock "tent". Just need to get the cove stripe sorted, and the new lettering and Ericson decal organized.

 

[Christian Williams]

My 381 has raised gelcoat for the cove, but I guess you don't have that as a guide.

If Ericson blue is to be the color, I thought Awlgrip Aristo was the best match.

 

[Stuphoto]

Don't know about the cove on anything other than on the 25, which is again raised making it easy.

If you are getting some Ericson decals made up, is there any chance you can share your source with me?

Is that Vancouver, BC or WA?
If it's in BC I hope you can bring her to the Rendezvous close to Victoria.

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[Prairie Schooner]

Welcome Azgard! Ours is a 1986 35-3. Perhaps these images will help. I don't have a good closeup of the aft end of the stripe. I'll be at the boat within the next week for sure and can send some measurements and a closeup of the aft end, if you like.
I'm new to the Ericson world. I didn't realize the stripes came in anything but blue.
Cheers,
Jeff

 

[dhill]

Hi @Azgard Vancouver ,

What year is your Ericson 35-3? Mine is a 1987 and has a thinner stripe well below the rub rail (about 5-6" below judging by my boat registration lettering, which is 3" high with an inch or so margin top and bottom). I'm not conveniently near the boat at the moment, so I can't measure it directly. On my boat, the cove stripe is indented slightly from the rest of the hull, so it is clear where the cove strip should go. The indentation looks to be the same width as the rub rail.

I would love to see your new paint job!

Hope this helps!
Dave

 

[Prairie Schooner]

If you are getting some Ericson decals made up, is there any chance you can share your source with me?

We got a couple from eBay last fall. They seem like good quality, tho have yet to apply them.

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I think they're available on CafePress, and another place or two.
Jeff

 

[Azgard Vancouver]

Hi @Azgard Vancouver ,

What year is your Ericson 35-3? Mine is a 1987 and has a thinner stripe well below the rub rail (about 5-6" below judging by my boat registration lettering, which is 3" high with an inch or so margin top and bottom). I'm not conveniently near the boat at the moment, so I can't measure it directly. On my boat, the cove stripe is indented slightly from the rest of the hull, so it is clear where the cove strip should go. The indentation looks to be the same width as the rub rail.

I would love to see your new paint job!

Hope this helps!
Dave

It is a 1983. Your photos are helpful, thanks!

 

[Azgard Vancouver]

Welcome Azgard! Ours is a 1986 35-3. Perhaps these images will help. I don't have a good closeup of the aft end of the stripe. I'll be at the boat within the next week for sure and can send some measurements and a closeup of the aft end, if you like.
I'm new to the Ericson world. I didn't realize the stripes came in anything but blue.
Cheers,
Jeff

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Thank you for the photos! Much appreciated. Ours has a thin gold cove stripe on a blue hull. It is interesting to see the many different cove stripes people have!

 

[Azgard Vancouver]

Don't know about the cove on anything other than on the 25, which is again raised making it easy.

If you are getting some Ericson decals made up, is there any chance you can share your source with me?

Is that Vancouver, BC or WA?
If it's in BC I hope you can bring her to the Rendezvous close to Victoria.

2022 Ericson PNW Rendezvous, Genoa Bay July 22-24

Today, the Government of Canada announced that effective April 1, 2022 at 12:01 AM EDT, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land or water.

ericsonyachts.org

We are in Vancouver Canada. Unfortunately we will not be in BC in late July; maybe next year!

 

[Azgard Vancouver]

We got a couple from eBay last fall. They seem like good quality, tho have yet to apply them.

Ericson Yachts Sailboat Vinyl / UV Coated / Sticker(s) / Logo Decal(s) | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ericson Yachts Sailboat Vinyl / UV Coated / Sticker(s) / Logo Decal(s) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

I think they're available on CafePress, and another place or two.
Jeff

Thanks for sharing that link for the decals!

 

[Stuphoto]

We are in Vancouver Canada. Unfortunately we will not be in BC in late July; maybe next year!

I am on Hornby,
If you are sailing there please let me know.
Although my boat will pale in comparison to yours with her new paint job.

Thank you for that info Prairie Schooner.
My boat will get repainted sometime in the next year, so I am planning ahead with all the decals.

 

[Kenneth K]

I didn't know this until after just looking it up:

"The cove stripe is that decorative recess cut into the side of the hull just below deck level. It's called a "cove stripe" because in the days of wooden boats carved recesses of this type were called coves."

"The Boot Stripe is a narrow stripe that runs the length of the boat and is usually positioned a few inches above the waterline. The stripe provides an aesthetic touch and creates an optical illusion that makes the boat appear to be longer."

Makes me wonder (but not for too long) if a non-recessed upper stripe would be called a shear stripe or a cove stripe?