> I'm far enough in finishing my Coho that I'm thinking about a pattern for
> painting. I want to paint the hull (white mostly) and varnish the deck,
> but was wondering, does any one know of any Web site or other reference
> that shows different colors/paint designs for sea kayaks?

> Also, was wondering, is there anything like colored tape that I could use
> to put between the painted hull and the varnished deck (I was thining of a
> contrasting stripe as seen on many fiberglass keyaks); or would this
> effect simply have to be painted on using masking tape...

Pygmy recommends automotive detailing tape. Just put it on over the varnish or paint after it is finished. When it gets too beat up just peel it off and put new tape on.

Mike