I go all the way to the waterline. I had a distinct line in the side hull the year I went cheap and only wrapped halfway down.
And yes, you can reuse the wrap but it's a real pain. Since I usually was one of the last hauled, the extra time needed to fiddle with it wasn't worth it. I saved the doors and vent though and retapped them to new wrap. They lasted 4-5 years
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