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JimGo
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Response Posted - 03/19/2012 :  06:54:43  Show Profile
OK, here's my taped-on mock-up of the new name:


In the computer-generated version above, it was 6" letters. I decided those were too big, and to go with 4", instead. I think we'll be making the logo a little bigger that what's here, but that's all I could get on a single sheet of paper.
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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 03/19/2012 :  20:12:10  Show Profile
I think the size of the lettering depends on the name, the font style and effects you use. We ended up with 6" lettering (but with the effects they were actually a little over 7") and just put it on the boat this weekend. When I ordered it, I worried that it'd be too big. When it came in I worried that it'd be too little. Once it was on the boat I found that it looks just fine! I took some pics, but haven't uploaded them yet. Basically with the lettering and the effects we came out at 31" in length for the word 'Summertime'. I think the letters are plenty tall but if the name were longer that would be ok maybe up to about 46" max. I think your mock up looks great and you should go with it! Good Luck!
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JimGo
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Response Posted - 03/19/2012 :  20:21:50  Show Profile
Thanks!
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JimGo
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  05:53:25  Show Profile
Well, I ordered the name from Boat US, and they did a fantastic job. Here it is in 4" Castellar font, and the hailing port on the transom is 2" Castellar. The hailing port could have been a little smaller to avoid the rudder, but I was afraid it would be too small to read from any distance. So, I decided that having the rudder obscure a letter or two would be better. I also considered splitting it up so "Somers" was on one side of the rudder and "Point, NJ" was on the other, but I was afraid that the rudder and engine would obscure most of one word or the other unless you were directly astern of me. So I figured it was better to let the "NJ" be hidden behind the rudder and engine. Can't wait to see how she looks when wet!
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  07:28:32  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Isn't it funny how we worry about these things. It looks great. If you are ever far enough away from home that they don't know where Somers Point is, then the NJ might matter. I always thought the hailing port was so that the autorities would have it easier to find next of kin if the boat was recovered without you aboard.

ETA: 'specially for you: boat name pics. http://littleboatiris.blogspot.ca/2012/04/sticker-season.html
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JimGo
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  08:55:34  Show Profile
I liked your write-up. However, you forgot to mention not to try to apply the name while there's wind. I had a gust come along just as I was putting the G and A in "Dragon" on the hull, and it was strong enough to blow the paper against the boat. My hand moved, too, which caused parts of the letters to stick together. I managed to smooth the lines up as best I could, but if you look closely (in person), you'll see the problem. It would have been easier to apply everyting when there wasn't as much wind!
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  09:44:47  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Looks great !

Now all you have to do is get some waterborne snapshots !!
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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  09:46:10  Show Profile
As a minor point of clarification, boats that are documented require at least 2" letter height for the hailing port, and I believe it would need to be visible with the boat's name (so either both name and port need to be on the transom, or both displayed on the sides of the boat).

Most 25' sailboats are not documented, but they do generally meet the minimum "5 net ton" volume criterion.

If your boat is not documented and you display registration numbers instead, both name and hailing port are optional, and you can use whatever font size and style suits your fancy.

Whether the vessel is documented or not, the "hailing port" no longer has any required relation to where the vessel is moored or sailed, and can be any location with a US zip code. You can choose where you live, where you sail, etc. The only restriction is if the boat is documented, it (like the vessel's name) must agree with what's shown on the documentation papers.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  10:27:44  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
thanks for that RhythmDoctor. I was never sure on the hailing port bit.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  10:34:30  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
JimGo - I hadn't thought of that, but thats likely because we did ours on a dead flat day. I have added a little about waiting for a calm day. Thanks.
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islander
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Response Posted - 04/09/2012 :  13:55:11  Show Profile
I really came close to putting Tahiti or some other far of exotic place as my hailing port just for the reactions.
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