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Bladeswell
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Initially Posted - 11/05/2016 :  15:24:51  Show Profile  Visit Bladeswell's Homepage
Hi Again,


I'm curious as to what you guys prefer in the way of boat name and port graphics. Painted on or decals and why. If there are any pros or cons please let me know. Thanks.



Bladeswell
C25 TR FK Hull #973 1979 L-Dinette. So.Cal.

Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 11/05/2016 :  15:59:56  Show Profile
Decals are cheap, easy to replace or change and look nice.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
Past Commodore
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OJ
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Response Posted - 11/05/2016 :  16:38:58  Show Profile
We applied vinyl on a previous boat 10+ years ago and they look as good as day one - no fading, no drying out. Plus the shop that produces them should keep the file which would allow them to print part of the graphic if a letter should get damaged.

1989 C25 TR/WK, #5822
1973 McVay Minuet 19
1975 Jester 12
1981 C25 SR/SK, #2428
1981 C22 SR/SK,
Tanzer 16
Sunfish

"There is nothing, absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Kenneth Grahame
Edited by - OJ on 11/06/2016 14:34:13
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Bladeswell
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Response Posted - 11/05/2016 :  19:01:23  Show Profile  Visit Bladeswell's Homepage
Hi guys,

And thanks again, vinyl decals it will be.


Bladeswell
C25 TR FK Hull #973 1979 L-Dinette. So.Cal.
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 11/05/2016 :  19:59:20  Show Profile
I have used greatlettering.com on both my boats and have recommended them here. They have a Black Friday sale with 70% off their regular prices. Their regular prices are very good. At 70% off, it's a steal. Here's info from their website:

"BLACK FRIDAY 70% OFF SALE – starting Friday (Nov. 26) at 12am through 11:59pm the same day. Set your calendar so you don’t forget to shop online with us and SAVE BIG!

Use Promo code: FRIDAY at checkout."

Two color lettering is more expensive, but I used one color, and think it looks nice.

http://www.greatlettering.com
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
Past Commodore
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 11/05/2016 :  20:27:17  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
I bought my letter decals from Boat US online since you can experiment with different fonts, etc at your leisure. But actually, they are located in my area and so when I smudged one of the letters a few years later, I went down to their store to buy 8" - 12" sheet of same color so I could keep on hand after fixing the letter. They checked my color in their files, cut me a sheet of matl and gave it to me free ! My letters look great now after 10 yrs and I still have that extra matl on hand in case it's needed.

I would make sure you do not get lettering that is too small. It should be large enough for others to read your name while you are sailing.
Larry
'89 Robin's Nest#5820, Potomac River/Quantico, Va
http://catalina25.homestead.com/olarryr.html
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islander
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Response Posted - 11/06/2016 :  05:09:05  Show Profile
I also used Great lettering.com. Excellent company and with the discount it's incredibly inexpensive.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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JamesBird
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Response Posted - 11/06/2016 :  09:00:05  Show Profile
Steve,

I went on their web site and that black Friday sale was posted for 2010. November 26 is on a Saturday this year. Do they have the sale every year? 70% off is a great deal!!

Jim
[quote]Originally posted by Steve Milby

I have used greatlettering.com on both my boats and have recommended them here. They have a Black Friday sale with 70% off their regular prices. Their regular prices are very good. At 70% off, it's a steal. Here's info from their website:

"BLACK FRIDAY 70% OFF SALE – starting Friday (Nov. 26) at 12am through 11:59pm the same day. Set your calendar so you don’t forget to shop online with us and SAVE BIG!

Use Promo code: FRIDAY at checkout."

Two color lettering is more expensive, but I used one color, and think it looks nice.

http://www.greatlettering.com
Jim
Danvers, MA
79 Cat25/SR/SK/(1185)
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 11/06/2016 :  09:30:57  Show Profile
My graphics were done with a saber saw, router, and chisel (by a friend).
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 11/06/2016 :  09:38:08  Show Profile
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Originally posted by JamesBird

Steve,

I went on their web site and that black Friday sale was posted for 2010. November 26 is on a Saturday this year. Do they have the sale every year? 70% off is a great deal!!

Jim

Sorry Jim. I missed that!

I've been on their mailing list for several years, and they have good sales 3-4 times a year, and email a notice to me. I suggest you go to their website and get on their emailing list. They'll probably have another sale soon.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
Past Commodore
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islander
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Response Posted - 12/24/2016 :  08:23:32  Show Profile
If your still looking Great Lettering has a holiday sale
End-of-the-year SAVINGS!
Save big with last-minute discounts at GreatLettering.com

We're blowing out our inventory for 2016 to welcome 2017.
Save big with 35% OFF everything at GreatLettering.com
from now until Jan 2, 2017!

Use Coupon CODE:
2016
at check out!
www.greatlettering.com
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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slim
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Response Posted - 12/24/2016 :  10:11:11  Show Profile
Hi all

I just ordered from great lettering with the 35% discount and the order was possessed and shipped in less than 2 days. have not revived it yet but am hoping the quality is as good as the service is fast.

Slim
1978 - C25 - standard rig - Fixed keel #1040
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islander
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Response Posted - 12/24/2016 :  11:16:47  Show Profile
Slim, I was happy with them. They have been on my boat now for 7 yrs. Shipping was fast If I remember right. It might be a little slower though with the holidays.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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