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Cbucki1
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Initially Posted - 04/10/2008 :  19:39:14  Show Profile
Hi There,


I am looking to put the name on the transom of my 77 Catalina 25.

The engine is on the port side, so I am planning on using the area of the transom (starbord of the rudder).

Does anyone know the dimensions of this area? I need to provide the decal guy with the specs.

Thanks in advance.

Chuck
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Summit Oasis
78 Catalina 25
Denver Colorado
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 04/10/2008 :  23:11:38  Show Profile
From what I've seen via pics on this forum, most of us, myself included, put the name on each side. since our boat name is short, I think we used 8" cap and 6" lowercase letters. 6" cap and 4" lowercase would also work well. Sorry, I don't know the exact dimensions at the transom, but I would think about 18-20".
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 :  07:30:32  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
I'm getting ready to put "Bamboo" on my hull too, but am going with the status quo, one on each side. And Sorry, no idea what those dimensions are either.
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Cbucki1
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 :  09:14:53  Show Profile
Thanks Guys - the previous owner put a palm tree decal on either side, that's why I'm going to put the name on the back.
Dave - how did you post your boat picture in your signature?

Cheers!
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 :  11:40:48  Show Profile
Get creative and make up a boat name to go with the palm tree and put it by the tree, with sizing appropriate to the tree, maybe just "Oasis" instead of Summit Oasis. That will free up your transom for your yacht club and port of call, should you desire. If you still want to put the name on the transom, stack the 2 words and you'll be able to use larger letters. My guess is that you won't be able to go larger than 4" letters.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 :  12:00:40  Show Profile
This isn't a spec to hand your decal maker, but for your planning, I suspect it's around 32". Allow for space on either side, and if you have a swim ladder (or want to add one), you'll also have some vertical issues. Sides of the hull are more visible, particularly with a transom-hung rudder and outboard... I had the hail-port behind the swim ladder on the transom.
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Cbucki1
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Response Posted - 04/11/2008 :  12:19:14  Show Profile
Thanks for the insights!
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 04/13/2008 :  00:02:27  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Cbucki1</i>
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Dave - how did you post your boat picture in your signature?
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Chuck - as for your question on pictures in signatures check this thread...

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17204
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/13/2008 :  11:00:24  Show Profile
Rats--missed it by 2-1/2"... looking at a photo with old eyes. Good work, Dan.
Edited by - Dave Bristle on 04/13/2008 11:01:27
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 04/13/2008 :  19:51:26  Show Profile
Thanks Dave,
I have my moments.
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