Gryphon2
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I want to replace some manky labels inside and out to mark halyards , switches etc. Any suggestions on what to use that is neat, simple , weather proof and cheap?
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harvey38
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006O87KUA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Different colour tape available if required, suited my 100%.
Different colour tape available if required, suited my 100%.
justanothersailboat
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That's a tall order!
I have a Brother E300 and it's very capable and... I can't fully recommend it. It has a big rechargeable battery but quietly drains it in storage unless you remember to take it out. It can print on heatshrink tube, which is fantastic for electricals... but not big enough tube for main battery cables and the official cartridges are madly expensive. However, you can get cheap imitations from AliExpress. They also sell a cheap tape that prints gold-coloured foil on ribbon, which my daughters loved and which is surprisingly good for labelling spare lines in lockers
The basic sticky label stuff is fine, but between the heatshrink and the ribbon I use that less. But unless I remember to take the blasted thing home to charge, I may as well not own it :-(
I have a Brother E300 and it's very capable and... I can't fully recommend it. It has a big rechargeable battery but quietly drains it in storage unless you remember to take it out. It can print on heatshrink tube, which is fantastic for electricals... but not big enough tube for main battery cables and the official cartridges are madly expensive. However, you can get cheap imitations from AliExpress. They also sell a cheap tape that prints gold-coloured foil on ribbon, which my daughters loved and which is surprisingly good for labelling spare lines in lockers
The basic sticky label stuff is fine, but between the heatshrink and the ribbon I use that less. But unless I remember to take the blasted thing home to charge, I may as well not own it :-(
johnalison
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You could go for the retro look with Dymo. My best sailing-friend ran a labelling company and recoiled in horror when he saw my efforts with Dymo around the ship’s radio.
gregcope
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I have a brother p-touch h101. Works well with tze tape (the strong stuff).
If i was to really get into it I would look for a brother model that had an iphone app or similar to be able to make double line or other more complex labels quickly. The reason for brother would be tze as i have found that really good quality.
If i was to really get into it I would look for a brother model that had an iphone app or similar to be able to make double line or other more complex labels quickly. The reason for brother would be tze as i have found that really good quality.
PaulRainbow
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Brother TZE is the way forward.
DinghyMan
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We have a Brother P-touch P700, 6mm to 24mm labels, and a PT-H something handheld printer, 6mm to 12mm labels, both get used a lot
Laminated labels last very well even when used on my dive cylinders
The bigger Brother models seem to change price almost daily but do a massive range of label options
Laminated labels last very well even when used on my dive cylinders
The bigger Brother models seem to change price almost daily but do a massive range of label options
Tintin
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I gave up with my Brother as the labels didn't seem to last beyond one season on things like clutches, they faded, and have gone full retro with a dymo.
KompetentKrew
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This uses thermal tape which will fade very quickly in the sun.
Iliade
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If you are local to me (Shoreham/Fletching/Laughton) you are welcome to use my Dymo LetraTag. The writing does rub off eventually, but they last a few years outside.
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jbweston
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I've had good success with waterproof laser labels, printed black on white or white on black to suit the colour of the object they're being stuck to. You just need to cut them down to size after printing.
They lasted several seasons on the levers of clutches exposed to the elements, and for years stuck to the face of my engine instrument panel in the cockpit, although that was under cover when I wasn't using the boat.
For a really posh job I've used engraved plastic labels from Signs and Labels Direct, who do a quick and efficient service.
They lasted several seasons on the levers of clutches exposed to the elements, and for years stuck to the face of my engine instrument panel in the cockpit, although that was under cover when I wasn't using the boat.
For a really posh job I've used engraved plastic labels from Signs and Labels Direct, who do a quick and efficient service.
Snowgoose-1
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I have a Brother which works fine.
My problem is longjevity. I wonder if there is an exterior tape that can deal with the elements and has hardy stickiness.
My problem is longjevity. I wonder if there is an exterior tape that can deal with the elements and has hardy stickiness.
Refueler
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I have a Dymo .... labelled the clutches on cabin top ... within a month - half were missing - other half hard to read after sun had been at them.
Used it on my switch panel ... couple of months before they started falling off .. and anyway - spacing and letter size too big ... so in the end I ordered a panel set of eBay .. labels just about for every item you can think of !! and sized for typical boat panel.
Used it on my switch panel ... couple of months before they started falling off .. and anyway - spacing and letter size too big ... so in the end I ordered a panel set of eBay .. labels just about for every item you can think of !! and sized for typical boat panel.
dansaskip
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Another vote for a Brother - I have one that works on batteries but also by mains adaptor- better for home use.
merjan
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I very happy with my Brother pt-e300 . They aren't cheap new, but second-hand bargains can be found. I got mine off eBay.
It might be a good idea to download the manuals for the printers in your shortlist to see what they can do and cannot.
It might be a good idea to download the manuals for the printers in your shortlist to see what they can do and cannot.
RunAgroundHard
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Whatever label printer you decide buy the UV / outdoor label strip if using the labels outdoor.
I bought this model https://www.dymo.nl/labelmakers-pri...adbare-draagbare-labelmaker/SAP_S0968920.html
… and use these labels.
Blurb on UV / outdoor labels if interested:-
https://www.dymo.co.uk/labels-tapes...rable-industrial-tape-labels/SAP_1978364.html
I bought this model https://www.dymo.nl/labelmakers-pri...adbare-draagbare-labelmaker/SAP_S0968920.html
… and use these labels.
| Part Number: 1978367 Dymo D1 DURABLE 1978367 Black on Orange - 12mm |
Blurb on UV / outdoor labels if interested:-
https://www.dymo.co.uk/labels-tapes...rable-industrial-tape-labels/SAP_1978364.html
Refueler
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Interesting ... never thought to look for 'outdoor' grade !
Arrrr ... just looked at the link - its Thermal Print ... not the embossed style plastic strip as I have ...
PetiteFleur
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I've also got a Brother printer - initially bought for garden label marking but I found it was excellent on the boat and as mentioned use the tze tape which is UV resistant, mine have lasted about 15 yrs and show no sign of degradation.
Gryphon2
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Thank you for all the advice !
MikeCC
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Another vote for Brother with the TZE tapes. Lasted 3 years on clutches, many years inside.
