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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 10/25/2009 : 08:39:01

Ok, 'Stubby' is the official name for our new dink (tender to Joint Decision)

We need to mark it (it's brand new) so that it's "Our's"

What is the best way to put a name on the dink. I had thought of a big Permanent marker but not likely to look too good.

Please don't tell me to "Stitch on a Name Tag"

Paul

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Peregrine
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Response Posted - 10/25/2009 : 09:06:08

Many marine suppliers sell a lettering kit from MDR.
The paint is a flexible vinyl paint and standard (boring) stencil letters.
You could make a custom stencil of "Stubby" in more interesting letters and then use the paint.
I would think any vinyl "sticky back" letters would eventually wrinkle when the inflatable is rolled up.

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Response Posted - 10/25/2009 : 09:28:10

I used a marker (Pop)--made up my own font. A friend told me a dry-erase marker worked best on hypalon (which my Achilles is made of)--I tried it and rejected it in favor of the standard "permanent" version. If it wears off, I might try some vinyl paint.

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Response Posted - 10/25/2009 : 18:35:45

I've seen registration numbers stenciled onto boards...

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Response Posted - 10/26/2009 : 12:58:58

They sell little 6"x16" (or so) plastic sheets that you can put vinyl lettering on and then use some string and drill small holes in the upper corners. Tie the string off to the grab lines or use little bronze clips. I think I got mine at West Marine ........

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Response Posted - 10/26/2009 : 14:20:50

I'm kind of in favor of a permanently applied name for inflatables. The darn things all look like and any kind of "difficult to remove" name is likely to be a little added security or insurance. Those things have been known to grow little oars and slip off into the darkness. Not to say that a permanent name would prevent that, but it couldn't hurt. There is also something tickling at my mind about naming a dink "... tender to ______" But it's been a long time and I forget the details. Maybe some legal or registration or documentation expert out there would know.

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Response Posted - 10/26/2009 : 15:50:17

Paul, I got some Vinyl letters from WM for mine. Unfortunately, they came off. It probably didn't help that I put then on and then put the dingy in the water. You can buy plates that protect the letters but as mentioned, if stolen then can remove the plates. Permanent is better is that is your concern. If you do use the vinyl, let them set for 24 hrs before putting in water and be careful how you roll up for fold.
I have to replace mine but waiting for the CF registration as that did not hold/stick either.
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Response Posted - 10/26/2009 : 18:11:58

Why not paint on the transom, avoids the whole stencil on hypalon thing.

Tender to: is T/T. I've always felt is was too "cutesy", a real time and well used concept that had seen its day, but got carried over by folks with boats, not ships.

Our boat is Aquavite. With Aquatender.

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Response Posted - 10/26/2009 : 19:23:01

Some say that when "T/T xxxx" is at the dinghy dock, it's an invitation for somebody to go out to xxxx and see what they can find on board.

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Response Posted - 10/26/2009 : 19:41:09

Rust-Oleum Specialty Vinyl Spray 
Ideal for vinyl or fabric car and boat seats, dashboards, upholstery, luggage, furniture, sports equipment and more.
Contains actual vinyl for maximum flexibility.

Scratch-Art Wax-O Stencil Paper
A heavy, white, translucent waxed paper that cuts easily with excellent resistance to penetration of oils, dyes, and water-based paints and inks. Pictures, sketches, or designs placed underneath the waxed sheet are easily seen for cutting.

"Stumpy" is an easy stencil because only the "P" has a hole that needs to stay in place.
I would find a font you like print out the name in full size and cut a stencil. You might want to use green masking tape

to secure the stencil and mask out the circle in the "P".
Or you could just use the green tape to outline the letters.
Transfer the letters onto the boat then carefully tape around them.

Pump the boat up till its really hard, clean the surface and paint.
Make sure there are no places where the stencil is lifting up or paint will find its way in and smear the edge of the letters.

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Response Posted - 10/27/2009 : 06:09:24

Good points about the T/T and removable lettering. I guess painting the transom is the way to go.

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Response Posted - 10/27/2009 : 07:58:58

Elmers Paint Pens and the WM Stencil kit.... Lasts for over a year of continuous use.

sten

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Response Posted - 10/28/2009 : 15:21:36

I read some the the reviews on WM site re vinyl paint applications. They were not positive.
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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 04:29:23

Good stuff.

Had never thought about the T/T being an indicator of an unmaned host!

I like the stencil ideas.

Of course, if I add an outboard then I have to register it too! (read my next post)

Paul

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 06:17:50

I haven't registered my motored dinghy because I was told by a friend who's a boat salesperson that if your small boat is used solely as a tender to your larger boat that it isn't necessary to register it but looking at the regs again and although it says that if your small boat is used only as a lifeboat you don't have to it also states that ANY boat with a motor of any type must be registered. I now believe that a "lifeboat" is not a tender but a basic means for flotation and survival. Nevertheless there's an option to ask a question on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission page, and I did. I'll let you know!

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 06:21:56

Thanks Dave.
I'm guessing that it's not that the dink is motorized, but more a case of there's a motor on the water.

Now, 2.5hp should get the dink full of coolers, me, and my mate, up to plaining speed ...

Paul

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 07:51:59

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DaveR
 I haven't registered my motored dinghy because I was told by a friend who's a boat salesperson that if your small boat is used solely as a tender to your larger boat that it isn't necessary to register it but looking at the regs again and although it says that if your small boat is used only as a lifeboat you don't have to it also states that ANY boat with a motor of any type must be registered. I now believe that a "lifeboat" is not a tender but a basic means for flotation and survival. Nevertheless there's an option to ask a question on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission page, and I did. I'll let you know!
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I believe the tender to only applies to documented vessels and their dinks. I once had a trolling motor mounted on a two person kayak and had to register it. All motorized craft.

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 07:56:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by britinusa
 Now, 2.5hp should get the dink full of coolers, me, and my mate, up to plaining speed ...

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Ya, you should be able to outrun The Law--no need for registrations, PFDs, and stuff...

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 13:43:15

The verdict is in! Their (FL fish and wildlife)response was; Yes, all vessels used on public waterways with any kind of motor must be titled and registered.

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 13:51:39

I should probably look into this. Our Avon isn't registered (or named), and I'm not sure I need to in WA. I know I just had a USCG Auxiliary inspection done on it and the inspector didn't ask any questions about it (he was very specific about SL's registration), so maybe not.

I need to refinish my transom, the boat's 12 years old and the paint's flaking & peeling so it looks crappy. Maybe when I do, Rita & I will come up with a name for the boat, or at least put the T/T to on it. Should also do it upside down so that when it's on it's rack at the marina it's identifiable to marina folks. Currently we've got a paper tag on it that's long past it's use date.

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 18:33:46

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by delliottg
 Should also do it upside down so that when it's on it's rack at the marina it's identifiable to marina folks.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Ha! one of our local club members has his boat named 'WINIM' in case the boat ever capsizes.

So, the engine cost me $100 (and not running yet) but the registration will cost ... how much per year (perhaps that's why the owner sold the outboard

Paul

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Response Posted - 10/29/2009 : 19:15:25

My dad reveled in having his car license plates readable right side up as well upside down & backwards. His favorites were: XOHIHOX & IXOHOXI

But I thought his best work ever was (on my mom's Toyota Corona Mk II station wagon): GTLS1DR

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Response Posted - 10/30/2009 : 06:17:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by delliottg
 GTLS1DR<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Ya, but the Corona's next gen (Camry) and brand is thriving while the GTO, its brand, and its type, are history!

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Response Posted - 10/30/2009 : 08:57:53

I once had a seven foot fiberglass pram for a dinghy. No motor, just little oars. Damn thing kept banging into the hull of the boat at night--till I learned to deal with it--so much so that when it came time we bought the vinyl stick on letters and dutifully named it "Damn Dinghy." We complimented it with a blow up inflatable Donald Duck boat which we used to swim stuff into the beach with and dutifully referred to as the "Dumb Dinghy."

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Response Posted - 10/30/2009 : 11:48:29

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Ya, but the Corona's next gen (Camry) and brand is thriving while the GTO, its brand, and its type, are history!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

And at the risk of raising the ire of some folks on here, if Toyota made a diesel truck I'd dump my Ford diesel as soon as it was practical.

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Response Posted - 11/08/2009 : 02:22:45

I just heard of this product.
Acrylic paint pens. They are made by "Marvy" who makes many different art markers.

They are not expensive and it would be worth checking to see if the acrylic would adhere to the hypalon.
You could transfer an outline of "Stubby" on to the boat and fill it in with the marker.

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