Tell me to stick it......or how to???

[Cliveshep]

I bought one of those 4metre cheapo inflatables for occasional use with the cruiser or to take with the caravan. It's a big beast, and we generally inflate it and shove it on an aluminium trailer we had purpose built to go in the van. The thing has floor boards and takes a 30hp o/board but goes like the proverbial-off-a-shovel four-biggies-up with only 20hp.

However, this year I want to take it on the Thames as a run-about when we do our annual cruise but it has to have a name on it, i.e. T/T Ocean Adventurer (the name of our old tub). The dinghy is not the same material as the Avons etc, it's a form of reinforced plastic material, both cheaper and a lot heavier. Here's my question:

What can I use to sign write it for registration? I've got a spare set of stick on plastic names from the cruiser but I question if they'll stay stuck on when I deflate and fold the thing. I'm happy to paint the name on but with what? I might add that on last years caravan holiday everywhere I took this thing I was required to register it (and pay a fat rip-off fee) before launching and they all wanted the name. There must be loads of "Tidal Wave fun boats" out there by now! Can any one help please?

 

[VicS]

It is probably made of PVC. If so POLYMARINE have suitable paint. Also available stencils (but you need a shorter name to be able to afford stencils) and spray paint.

The low cost solution is a water proof Felt tip marker pen. It'll fade in the sun and need re-doing every year but even with a name that long the pen should last several years.

 

[misterg]

You could use Inflatable boat paint

The tin comes in an envelope, and you need to blow it up before use /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif ;

Or this from Polymarine;

Or just use black permanent marker /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Andy

 

[Thistle]

Markers for sheep / cattle ear tags are designed to write on plastic and put up with the outdoor life.

 

[VicS]

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Or this from Polymarine;

Or just use black permanent marker

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[misterg]

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I already said that. Hours ago. Do wake up!
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Sorry, but I just love the idea of "inflatable boat paint" /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Andy

 

[ShipsWoofy]

I find the ear tags play merry hell with the pressure retention properties of air in the dinghy... (sounds like a job in the telegraph)

 

[Cliveshep]

Hi guys, thanks a lot for that userful info. I'll probably get stencils cut somewhere and use the poly paint. Thanks again.

 

[Csail]

I can do your stencils /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[walto]

Is it essential to 'blow up the envelope before use' ?

 

[johnalison]

Black marker pen is my solution for my small tender, but from the security point of view, it can be removed with white spirit.