You don’t realize where chafe-protection tape is needed until you have a roll at hand. Here are some of the places we’ve found it useful on our test boats, or have seen it in use on other boats.

1. 1. The Corsair F-24 trimaran Brainwave has chafe tape on the floats to protect against chafe from spring lines. There are a few tiny wrinkles.

1. 1. Clear ISC Racer Tape protects a stanchion from scratches which will eventually invite corrosion.

1. 1. Nearly invisible anti-chafe tape at the front of the mast protects against dings and scratches and allows for faster tacks. Arrows indicate the tape edge.

1. 1. High tech carbon-fiber wear pads are nearly indestructible. We did not test these.

1. The spot where the barber hauler has worn grooves in the gelcoat aboard tester Drew Frye’s trimaran now has chafe tape that has lasted over a year.