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Boat Lettering Design/Decal
jme097
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Hey guys...I just bought my boat this past July so it still has the previous owners name on it. I already have a name picked out but I want something designed as far as the decal goes. Does anyone have any vendors or places they know of that will take your name and design a decal or lettering for the transom? All I found on the internet is just generic lettering/fonts.
Any help would be much appreciated!!!
Any help would be much appreciated!!!
Boat Name: Knot A Worry
2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
Make sure you do the Renaming ceremony
Okay guys I got this covered! This is the REAL DEAL - I witnessed this last summer at a marina. The Admiral of the Captain who had it done to their boat said her husband was "crazy superstitious" so I'm sure he got it right. The Admiral gave me a copy of the ceremony.
Are you ready? There are five distinct phases to this ceremony.
1. Invoking Neptune's permission: "Mighty Neptune, King of all that may be in or on the seas and Mighty Aeolus keeper and guardian of the winds, we request in the name of all who have been aboard this boat in the past and all who may in the future and invoke your favor of these blessings today.
2.Èxpressions of Gratitude: "We offer the Gods of the Sea our thanks for the protection you have afforded this vessel in the past and request your kind conveyance in the future."
3`The Supplication: "We request that the name of this vessel hitherto known as _________________ be struck and removed from your records."
4. The Re-Dedication: "We re-dedicate this vessel to your domain with the full knowledge that she will be subject, as is fitting, to the immutable laws of the ancient seafaring Gods of wind and sea. I name this boat_______________, may she bring fair winds, safe passages and good fortune to all aboard her."
5. The Libation: "We seal this pact with a libation according to the ancient ritual of the water." .......In modern times the Champagne can be a sparkling wine and it does not have to be smashed on the bow of the boat - BUT - the ENTIRE bottle must be poured over the bow of the boat.Then, all guests must be served a drink (or more) to seal the pact.
Trivia....of course select a name that is easy to use in a VHF emergency where is must be repeated quickly - 3 times...... and don't tempt fate with a name like "Murphy's Law" ....BTW - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and MoonShadow have been used Waaaaaay too many times already.....Tyr to find something original like Tiki Hut or Dream_Inn.
As for me, I don't name my boats. It drives the other boaters nuts. There's far more discussion about my boat than any other boat name in the marina - LOL
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A friend of mine refused to name his Cruisers 520. One night when he wasn't around, his buddies got drunk and picked a name. They ordered a huge, elaborate set of vinyl graphics, and executed a high-security stealth mission to install them.
The next time the guy visited his boat, it had a name -- Death Star!
Michael T, renaming a boat is series business and needs series gear LOL
Oh yeah, been thru many a boating renaming ceremonies. The best ones go thru many, many bottles of champagne. I think I went threw almost a dozen! & yes, a unique name is best. I'm still waiting to see a boat with the same name (I've seen some close).
Now, for the topic. I've used BoatUS for 3 boats and have always had good luck. I've also helped several friends using their graphics as well with great luck. & if there is every any issue, BoatUS graphics will make sure to correct them free of charge. To me, you can't beat them. I've also put them on using both methods (wet and dry), and both work pretty well. Wet method is best if you are at all unsure where you want to place it. Allows you to move it a bit if you want, and I think it allows you to not have any bubbles.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
By trade I sell and service Roland and Mimaki wide format printing equipment. I have several customers in the Pittsburgh area
Heres a few I trust...
-They would all be willing to apply the decal for you, minimal charge- And totally worth it if you want to do it right!)
-I can Assure you they use only the BEST materials and have the BEST RUNNING equptment because they get them from me! (Cast air release vinyl with a quality cast laminate)
Express Print Graphics (Scott Kelly)
1801 pittsburgh street
Cheswick PA 15024
724-274-7700
The Printing Post (Neil Deluca)
3458 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh PA 15237
412-367-7468
Commonwealth Press (Dan Rugh)
1931 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh PA 15203
412-431-4207
Tell 'em Andrew from Grant Graphics sent ya!
2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
Go Steelers!!!
Cheers!