Vinyl Boat Lettering

[cburger]

I would like to know what company members reccomend to get high quality, vinyl lettering at reasonable prices. I am looking to apply the name on the hull and would do the install myself.

[dcstrng]

We've used this vendor for two of our boats... installed ourself both of `em... generally quite pleased with the lettering, but I go really slow cuz my skills don't inspire confidence...

See: Capn Johns Boat Lettering Specializes In Vinyl Boat Lettering Boat Names and Graphics

[AnchorageGuy]

We did our own not long ago and detailed it on our web site at,
http://tinyurl.com/yl4tks2
including links to the company we used and their nifty web page to let you see the color and font you choose. Their prices are pretty good also. Chuck

[cburger]

As I have small fuel tank vents through the hull on both sides (Double ender) where the lettering wil go do any of these vendors have the capability to do an overlay on an actual photograph of the boat to dertmine best font size and spacing?

[Vasco]

These days any sign maker can make good vinyl lettering for your boat and the prices are very reasonable. There is no need to go to a boat lettering place, just a good sign maker. It's all computerized now and very easy to do. Some do it while you wait.

[colemj]

Rick is right. Your local sign maker is the best option and they will work with you on difficult areas. They are fully computerized - the one we used didn't have the font we wanted, so I extracted it off my computer and emailed it to him. The graphic was completed and the guy was waiting at the boat to apply it by the time I got there.

Mark

[cburger]

Originally Posted by colemj

Rick is right. Your local sign maker is the best option and they will work with you on difficult areas. They are fully computerized - the one we used didn't have the font we wanted, so I extracted it off my computer and emailed it to him. The graphic was completed and the guy was waiting at the boat to apply it by the time I got there.

Mark

What would a fair price be for this kind opf work

[Vasco]

3 sets of names , one yacht club letters and one hailing port was less than $50, if I remember right. It depends on the size of the letters. I went back later and got some more of the names and it was under their minimum charge of $15. A lot different from the names on my CS36, that cost about $500 in 1988 from a boat lettering outfit.

As for how it will fit, they will tell you the size etc. Go back to your boat and see how that'll fit with the vent.

[colemj]

I can't remember the exact price, but for two sets of large name letters (catamaran - on side of bows) and stern port lettering, installed, was ~$100.

Mark

[capt_douglas]

While vinyl letters are cheap, it's important to make sure the surface is as clean as you can make it. Dirt or grease will start the letters to unstick. I've heard of folks painting the edges with clear fingernail polish to protect the edges from water intrusion and prolong the life of the lettering.

[Mike Vogdes]

I have used Fast Signs quite a few times over the years for boat graphics, names, and hailing ports with very good results. Their prices are very reasonable as well.

[bstreep]

I've had great success with speedysigns.com - and they are about 1/2 the price of everyone else. Just make sure you tell them that the vinyl is for a boat, they will use vinyl that is UV resistant.

[David M]

I use FastSigns as well. Its inexpensive and works fine.

How wide is your vent? Would shifting the letters slightly horizontal to avoid a letter work?