Vinyl boat names

[castaway]

There is someone on the forum who does these is there not? Does any one have his link or contact please?

Also as my inflatable, when in its davits, lies across the name board area of the transom I was thinking about putting the boat name on the side of the dinghy's appropriate side. I guess there is someone doing stencils and suitable paint for this?

Thanks Nick

 

[bigwow]

Csail, but he doesn't post much!

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

Csail, but he doesn't post much!

THIS CSAIL ... DOESN'T POST MUCH!
? SEE PAGE....
http://www.ybw.com/forums/member.php?u=15428

 

[chippysmith]

Failing Csail, try funkymonky.com very good and their website allows you to "design" your vinyls

 

[VicS]

He used to have website but I cannot find it now

Funky Monkey boatnames as been mentioned favourably on these forums in the past.

 

[Seajet]

I've always found SAC Graphics very good...no connection.

 

[Csail]

No, i rarely come on here....what do you need?

 

[Csail]

He used to have website but I cannot find it now

Funky Monkey boatnames as been mentioned favourably on these forums in the past.

Website is closed for another reason!

 

[vyv_cox]

I found it a frustrating business. Funky Monkey is all computerised but their range is fairly limited. SAC graphics has a far bigger range of swirls, underlining, etc but having found what you want you have to mail a form to them, or order by phone. I have had two lots from SAC and must say the end job is good.

I also ordered a name for the tender but despite applying it exactly as they said, in Greek temperatures and conditions, it hasn't been a success.

 

[rotrax]

I found it a frustrating business. Funky Monkey is all computerised but their range is fairly limited. SAC graphics has a far bigger range of swirls, underlining, etc but having found what you want you have to mail a form to them, or order by phone. I have had two lots from SAC and must say the end job is good.

I also ordered a name for the tender but despite applying it exactly as they said, in Greek temperatures and conditions, it hasn't been a success.

Hi Vyv, I had the same problem. Fixed it by buying four quids worth of plastic stencils from EBAY and a tenners worth of special pvc flexible paint. I go round the stencil with a fine felt tip permanent marker and fill in with a flat brush with a quarter inch bristle. Done two tenders and the plastic cowl of the outboard- surprisingly all look quite professional.

 

[chinita]

I have had a few done by SAC, all very good.

 

[Lakesailor]

Any vehicle graphics and sign business will create it for you.
If you can design it on your own computer and email a jpg to them.

Cost me £10 the pair.

 

[ffiill]

Try this one on e bay-I got boat name and port in celtic script-does a deal for as I recall 30 letters in size of your choice.
Was very quick and efficient service.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/woozinator/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2654

 

[RichardTaylor]

Got ours done by Andean Signs http://www.andeansigns.co.uk/ who designed and also applied the graphics to our boat

 

[V1701]

Funky Monkey are very expensive, I've used Internet Signs Direct. Better to put postcode or something other than boat name for security reasons on your dinghy...

 

[savageseadog]

Remember that the quality of the vinyl and hence the life of vinyl does vary. For marine use a premium cast vinyl rather than calendered is preferred at a 10 year nominal life although most products seem to last far longer than "nominal" in my experience. The quality vinyls are three to five times the price of the cheapest. I do make vinyl for myself and the occasional one for friends around N Wales and NW England.

 

[Lakesailor]

Maybe the usual marine "surcharge" in operation there. I've done three boats, on moorings 12 months a year, and all still liveried-up using vehicle graphics vinyl. One has been done 9 years now.

 

[savageseadog]

Maybe the usual marine "surcharge" in operation there. I've done three boats, on moorings 12 months a year, and all still liveried-up using vehicle graphics vinyl. One has been done 9 years now.

The raw cast vinyl does indeed cost a great deal more but it's not a dedicated marine product as such. My experience with cheaper vinyls is that they can be quite adequate and do last a lot longer than the spec implies, sticking them on properly helps a lot.

 

[Csail]

Hi Vyv, I had the same problem. Fixed it by buying four quids worth of plastic stencils from EBAY and a tenners worth of special pvc flexible paint. I go round the stencil with a fine felt tip permanent marker and fill in with a flat brush with a quarter inch bristle. Done two tenders and the plastic cowl of the outboard- surprisingly all look quite professional.

Cheaper if you had called me and easier.

 

[Csail]

The raw cast vinyl does indeed cost a great deal more but it's not a dedicated marine product as such. My experience with cheaper vinyls is that they can be quite adequate and do last a lot longer than the spec implies, sticking them on properly helps a lot.

Vinyl is fine if you ensure it is marine grade, i only use 7 series and no complaints over 8 years.Main thing is temp,prep,clean hull and 2 people to fit it.Mark the position,nick swmbos hair dryer and slide into place with diluted washing up liquid.Use sqeegie or old credit card to smooth it out.Any bubbles puncture with a pin.Only do it with no wind and above about 16 degrees.