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Grego5
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Initially Posted - 04/26/2004 : 23:41:40

I'm looking to get my Boat's name (after I figure it out) and hailing port put on her. My questions are:
1. What size lettering do I want for the the sides?
2. What size lettering do I want for the hailing port on the stern (below the swim ladder)
3. Any recommendations on where to get the lettering made?

Greg Perkins
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 00:05:38

1. What size lettering do I want for the the sides?

Depends on lettering style and your tastes... I think 6" and 8" are pretty common sizes.

2. What size lettering do I want for the hailing port on the stern (below the swim ladder)

Ditto... how long's your home port name ? Probably 3" Some people put the home port on the sides below the name...

3. Any recommendations on where to get the lettering made?

I ordered mine from BoatUS and was happy with 'em. Most towns
have graphics shops that will do vinyl lettering these days.
May be a little cheaper.

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 00:14:04

I had six inch lettering for the name, two inch block for the port.
There are a lot of lettering shops on the internet, but if you want when you get your best price EM me and let me see what I can do. To were you are it will be about $12.00 UPS for shipping added on to the cost plus tax. I had one made for a friend, it was 21 letters per side (6 feet long) and 15 letters for the stern. Total cost $103.00 including tax and shipping. Another thing to do is look locally for sign shops. I found most of the time they will beat the Sailnet etc. costs.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 08:16:31

We went with this Creative Signs and Graphics and thought we got a reasonable deal 3 or 4 years ago. At the time, they were giving away 2 smaller logos of same name with purchase. We used those for the dock box and the life ring. http://creativesignsandgraphics.com/ click onthe boat and design online

The vinyl was extremely easy to apply

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John G-
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 09:39:52

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Vinyl lettering is all the same from “boat” shops or sign shops. Only two companies make the vinyl and most use the 3M product. It is my experience that “boat” shops charge a premium. I think you will find more expertise and variety at a sign shop.
As for size try mocking up a few letters on your computer and taping them on so you can see the relationship to the boat. Also you can experiment with fonts. The length of your name will have a lot to do with the size.
When you go to adhere the letters, a squirt bottle with a thin soap solution can make the surface a little slippery so you can move the graphic around and small hand squeegee is useful to work the bubbles out. Work from the center out.

Click on the “Peregrine” icon.
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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 12:30:44

Hey Jude is in 6" vinyl. Wish I had done it in 8" for better visibility.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 14:01:01

OJ's lettering is 9.5" tall

There's a sign company that has done the lettering for most of the boats on our lake. Very creative staff, reasonable, and the owner is an avid sailor.

www.burtonsigns.com

Good luck.

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frankr
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Response Posted - 04/27/2004 : 15:10:33

I ordered mine from Boat US. - 7" letters - they come with instructions and a plastic squeege. Price was about 1/2 - 1/3 what the local sign shops wanted. Easy to install and put on. Instructions tell you how to clean the hull, handle the sheets and apply the letters. One note don't try this on a windy day unless you have several extra hands. Also most lettering instructions say the temperature needs to be in the 60's. Several onlookers were surprized how easy the letters went on.

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Scott L
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Response Posted - 04/30/2004 : 13:54:23

We used Speedy Signs on the internet. Great signs and a cool design your own sign feature on the website.

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