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Randolph G. Wilson
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Initially Posted - 08/16/2003 : 13:51:02

I am getting ready to install new 3" boat numbers. The numbers I have bought are individual vinyl letters/numbers, and I would appreciate any advice on installing these - keeping aligned, spaced.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 08/16/2003 : 15:51:27

Stick a long piece of masking tape out on the hull to form a 'ruler line'. Step back and see if the tape is even with the sheer line of the boat... adjust the tape until it looks 'right'.

Then use a ruler and pencil to put spacing marks on the masking tape... now you have a base line and spacing...

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25

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deastburn
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Response Posted - 08/17/2003 : 16:42:56

You can also try the effect by cutting out the letters and numbers complete with backing paper and scotch taping them to a sheet of white paper which you can then position on the bow of your boat. This will tell you if you have spaced the letters too far apart or too close together.

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NuNees
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Response Posted - 08/20/2003 : 22:39:59

Not to muddy the water unnecessarily, but when I bought the name applique for the boat I aslo bought numbers. These, and the name, are the same color as the sheer stripe and the boot stripe. They came as a series of precut vinyl characters sandwiched between an oversheet and a piece of waxed paper. I lined the piece up and taped it to the hull. Lifted the whole assembly and removed the waxed paper and carefully easedthe name/number down to the hull. rubbed it with a cloth and removed the top sheet....fantastic results...2 names of 6" letters in a script font and 2 numbers of 3" block...$30.00. Best deal I ever got on a part for the boat. Good Luck.

Bill jaworowski,
Moonbeams.
C25 SK/SR #4953
Sailing Lake Carlyle, IL.

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John G-
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Response Posted - 08/20/2003 : 23:31:37

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...I bought the name applique for the boat I aslo bought numbers. hese, and the name, ... They came as a series of precut vinyl characters sandwiched between an oversheet and a piece of waxed paper. I lined the piece up and taped it to the hull. Lifted the whole assembly and removed the waxed paper and carefully easedthe name/number down to the hull. rubbed it with a cloth and removed the top sheet....fantastic results...2 names of 6" letters in a script font and 2 numbers of 3" block...$30.00. Best deal I ever got on a part for the boat. Good Luck.
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I agree with Bill this is the way to go.
I work as a set designer and we use vinyl graphics all the time. Here is my advice NEVER EVER go to a “Boat Graphics” company! There are only two manufacturers of vinyl graphics, 3M being the biggest. Most, if not all, sign companies will do lettering for a buck or two a letter. You can pick a font from them or do a custom look yourself on your computer and give them the file. They come stuck to a backing sheet and some companies will give you guide lines so you can line them up. Use a good squeegee to get air bubbles out.
Trying to stick individual letters on straight is a pain and a layout of your state registration numbers will save you allot of time. The biggest problem I had was deciding how to get both sides (I put “Peregrine” on the sides of the hull instead of the stern) to be identical.
 

[url="http://www.peregrinefund.org/"]<img src="http://www.peregrinefund.org/images/intro_mid_image.GIF" border=0>[/url]
[url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/photo/peregrine2.jpg"]"Peregrine"[/url] C25-#4762 FK

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 08/21/2003 : 15:03:15

This place(see link below) does vinyl boat graphics and has exactly what you refer to...all the numbers on one page of Backing lined up and good to go.

I purchased my registration numbers (came free back then with the boat name purchase)here. I believe they are only 16 dollars a set now. (1 dollar a character) You can use the page to see what it will look like before you order, select fonts, colors etc..

Also, be sure to change the background color to white.....(midway down the page)

http://creativesignsandgraphics.com/boatdealer/

dw

D. Wolff - "The Flying Wasp" #401 sr/sk
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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 08/21/2003 : 15:18:39

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This place does vinyl boat graphics...
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Ummm, based on these prices my boat name graphics better last about 8 times as long. <img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle> I bought mine from one of the "boat name graphic" guys that pulled up on an internet search.

J.B. Manley, Antares '85 FK/SR #4849
Grand Lake O' The Cherokees, NE Oklahoma

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John G-
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Response Posted - 08/21/2003 : 15:57:45

The “Boat Graphics” companies I was referring to advertise in the sailing mags and on the net. They claim to be able to make graphics that will resist the elements and the truth is all vinyl graphics are the same. I guess I’m saying a sign company that makes graphics for restaurant doors and corporate offices will be cheaper and do as good a job if not better. There are, of course, graphics companies that will help you without charging a premium because you own a boat.
 

[url="http://www.peregrinefund.org/"]<img src="http://www.peregrinefund.org/images/intro_mid_image.GIF" border=0>[/url]
[url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/photo/peregrine2.jpg"]"Peregrine"[/url] C25-#4762 FK

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 08/21/2003 : 16:04:59

Overpriced - How so JB - West Marine is selling the individual stick on number sets for 16.99. And I believe that they have the buy by number or letter at around 75 cents each, if not more. $16.00 for a set (8 letters, 8 numbers) seems more than reasonable to me

D. Wolff - "The Flying Wasp" #401 sr/sk
Chief Measurer C-25/250 National Assn.
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Edited by - Duane Wolff on 08/21/2003 16:08:42

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 08/21/2003 : 16:33:32

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Overpriced - How so JB - West Marine is selling the individual stick on number sets for 16.99. And I believe that they have the buy by number or letter at around 75 cents each, if not more. $16.00 for a set (8 letters, 8 numbers) seems more than reasonable to me.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

Sorry, Duane, I wasn't clear. I paid $180 for my boat graphics from www.myboatsign.com. They're supposed to last seven to eight years, their online design capabilities are more extensive, and I got two two-color, shadowed graphics. However, a quick run through at your place gave me a price of $40 for two one-color graphics, which is John's point. I'd be really upset about the extra $140 if I weren't so pleased with how my graphics look.
<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d909b3127cce8be2124da7af0000001610" border=0>
Great excuse to insert a picture of m'lady, huh?

J.B. Manley, Antares '85 FK/SR #4849
Grand Lake O' The Cherokees, NE Oklahoma

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 08/21/2003 : 16:40:15

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I am getting ready to install new 3" boat numbers. The numbers I have bought are individual vinyl letters/numbers, and I would appreciate any advice on installing these - keeping aligned, spaced.
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BTW, I hate the way the letters/numbers/registration decals look on the boat, so I've applied mine to placards purchased at West Marine. I drilled four holes along the top of the placards, wove 1/8" nylon line through the holes, and attached brass boat clips at either end. Now I run forward, clip them to the bow pulpit, shrug my shoulders and give the Lake Patrol bearing down on me a sheepish grin. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

J.B. Manley, Antares '85 FK/SR #4849
Grand Lake O' The Cherokees, NE Oklahoma

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