Best Way to put name on a Tender

[Irish Rover]

I've ordered a 3.40m PVC Highfield tender for my new to me boat. I want to put the boat name on the tender. What's the best way to do it bearing in mind I'm in the Med and the tender will probably not be covered.

 

[billyfish]

Permanent marker pen and a steady hand, easy to re do now and again. Personally I don't put the boat name I put my postcode.

 

[Irish Rover]

Permanent marker pen and a steady hand, easy to re do now and again. Personally I don't put the boat name I put my postcode.

It's 3.4m with a 20HP engine so, in some countries, would require a separate licence if not associated, as a tender, with a larger boat. Marking is obligatory.
I don't have a steady hand or eye.

 

[westernman]

In France, a tender which is not registered (which only allowed to be used less than 300m from a safe haven or from the mother ship) has to have the marking AXE followed by the name of the mother ship.

Or, the tender can be registered, in which case it needs its own name and home port to be marked on it.

 

[ashtead]

Surely a stencil to infill and some suitable paint in a small tin -you don’t need much flexible paint . Stencils can be ordered simply or if a hassle just call a sign writer who will come and do job.happy to send make of paint we used if of use.

 

[Refueler]

Ink Stain is best as it doesn't crack as the tender material 'flexes' ....

Even Rubberised paint cracks and looks awful later ...

One way if you have the patience - which provides excellent marking ... is to acquire same as dinghy material in contrast colour and as thin as possible ... cut out the letters / numbers and then using the correct repair glue - stick them onto the dinghy ...

 

[RunAgroundHard]

Flexithane is designed for this very application. I have used on my own tender, over 5 years and still clear, fading not noticed, in Scotland, tender stored in locker when not used. I bought a template from Funky Monkey. Application was very easy with care.

Flexithane Flexible Hypalon Paint User Guide | Polymarine Paints, Adhesives, Parts & Accessories.

Funky Monkey | Boat Names | Vinyl Lettering | Boat Lettering

 

[Minerva]

A name plaque engraved at Timpsons or similar and of appropriate dimensions?

 

[Sianna]

I bought ours from Funky Monkey, self adhesive and they worked fine still in great condition 4 years on.

 

[johnalison]

Permanent marker pen and a steady hand, easy to re do now and again. Personally I don't put the boat name I put my postcode.

Yes, much easier than fancy paints. The only problem is that it can be cleaned off with white spirit.