Vessel Name Decal Size

I got my name vinyl in a couple of weeks ago and just haven't had a chance to put them on yet. Hopefully it will cool off for a few days and I'll get out there and get it done. 111 degrees is not ideal.

The cactus is 7.5 inches tall.

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I applied my new stickers today... got them from BoatUS... got the "reflective" option. The vinyl is 3m brand and I didn't have any problems at all getting them on; very happy. I'm also happy that their "Navy" color matches the Blue on the boat quite well, and the grey shadow matches the non-skid quite well. I suddenly feel all color-coordinated!

Here are some pics, including what it looks like "reflecting" at night.

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Nice. I like that. You said you got them from Boat US? If you don't mind can you put a link on where you ordered them? Thanks. Colby
 
colbysmith":1r9usiuy said:
A little more pricey than the www.doityourselflettering.com, but I like the idea of having a reflective number and boat name. Colby
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Keep an eye open for discounts - you get 10% off automatically as a member, but I took advantage of a sale they had going on and got 20% off. Also, they sent me and extra number in case I screwed one up... and I remember some mention about some sort of "oops" protection on any other stickers you get as well. Not sure if they send a free one or if it's a discount or what... that paperwork is already in the trash can :lol: :lol:

This is my first time with boat lettering, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but very pleased that it went do smoothly. I just took my time and followed the instructions!
 
I'm working on some custom artwork for my new-to-me C-Dory. I'm calling her Tremolo, the haunting call of my favorite bird, the common loon. Loons love the water. So do I.

As I work through the design process, I use Adobe Illustrator (a vector-based drawing program) to choose the font and create the logo.

I use Adobe Photoshop to place it on the boat digitally, to get a sense of how it's going to look in real life. When I'm satisfied, it's off to the vinyl store.

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I may make some additional tweaks but it's getting close.

JonO
 
I might suggest that if you use that size lettering (and I like that size -- big enough to see from 1000 yards plus), I would move the vinyl up as high on that section as possible because IF/WHEN you are walking the deck form the cockpit to the foredeck, you will (probably) be rubbing toes on the vinyl.

Sure wish I had done reflective lettering when I did mine. Don't think it was available. Mine has been on for 16 years.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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I want to give an update on my experiences with https://doityourselflettering.com
I ordered 'Finale' decals originally in 2017. They were excellent and I was very pleased with the product and service.
Fast forward to now and the decals were damaged by a sloppy detailer. I want to remove them and replace directly over the place so there will be no ghosting of the name.
I called them just now and they have my original order record. So exact same ones will be sent to me shortly.
I'm a happy C-Brat now.
BTW I will install after a very good detailer brings her back to almost new outside. :smiled
 
BBlalock":v41ori53 said:
I want to give an update on my experiences with https://doityourselflettering.com
I ordered 'Finale' decals originally in 2017. They were excellent and I was very pleased with the product and service.
Fast forward to now and the decals were damaged by a sloppy detailer. I want to remove them and replace directly over the place so there will be no ghosting of the name.
I called them just now and they have my original order record. So exact same ones will be sent to me shortly.
I'm a happy C-Brat now.
BTW I will install after a very good detailer brings her back to almost new outside. :smiled
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I use https://doityourselflettering.com (now just lettering.com) for all my boat decals. Works great and the quality is high.
 
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