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Derek Crawford
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Initially Posted - 07/11/2007 : 18:00:54

FYI - I just bought 2 new decals for "This Side Up". 57" wide and 11" high. I paid $44.24 (including tax) from American Sign.
If they have a store near you I highly recommend them - fast, efficient and they can do any graphics in their computer.

Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 07/11/2007 : 18:03:37

Wow, I should have talked to you first. We just paid $175 for decals for the boat name on both sides, as well as our registration numbers on both sides. Our name will be 9" x 99", and I'm not sure about the length of the registration numbers.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 08:07:26

Last year, I had vinyl graphics made for the boat from a franchise graphics company (FastSigns). I don't remember the exact size, but I believe my boat name was 12" by 6'. It cost around $40.00 and it was done in about 15-20 minutes.

Before going to the graphics company, I used the [url="http://www.boatus.net/boatgraphic/"]BoatUS graphics and lettering[/url] site to design the graphic, then I printed the specs (font, slant,...etc) and gave it to FastSigns.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 08:35:55

We're having ours made at Fastsigns as well, but I know they're all franchisees, so maybe they set their own prices. Rita was flabbergasted that (A) it cost so much, and (B)it took more than a few hours to have it done (it's taking four days, supposed to be ready tomorrow). She's spent 20+ years in the event industry and has dealt with sign makers all over the world.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 10:15:51

Don - I guess I got a bargain! 627 sq." compared to your 72 sq."

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 10:18:21

Look closer Derek, it reads 12" by 6'.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 15:15:44

Oops!! Maybe I was overcharged...

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 15:30:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Derek Crawford
 Oops!! Maybe I was overcharged...

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Truthfully, I might of paid a few dollars more, I don't remember, but it surely was cheaper than the BoatUS route.

Additionally, I wanted the boat name to be the same color as the hull stripes (blue) so before I had them made, I took a few samples to the boat and matched up the color of the stripes.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 17:59:50

I matched mine too Don. But I took a PMS book to the boat and found out that the stripes were Process Blue - a stock color.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/12/2007 : 21:21:38

Why such large names on your boats?
I'm about to order vinyl for LaBarca... 12" X 3" blue, same color as boot stripe.

with numbers the prescribed minimum 3" high.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/13/2007 : 10:08:46

Since the graphics technology made vinyl so cheap and versatile the trend has been towards larger graphics. When I needed to cover the shadow of large lettering on my '89 I had to use much larger letters than I would have chosen on my own, now I love them. I think it gives a more modern look to our boats. And since there are so many Catalina 25s out there it makes it easy to spot ME!

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/13/2007 : 10:56:31

Stampeder, we went with 6" letters. I think 3" would be too small for the boat name although 3" is correct for the registration info. Look around your marina for a boat lettering that you like and then measure the letters.

Frank, I like that lettering on your boat. When well done the very large script looks great.

Derek, I'll bite. What is a PMS book?

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/13/2007 : 11:08:59

I got my letters from Boat US which is Headquartered near where i work and live. One benefit has been that when i smudged one or two of the letters on the dock, I was able to go over to the store and they gave me a free scrap of same color matl so i could use for the small repair to the letters and save the rest for any future blemishes.

The reason for the large letters is apparent in one of the photos shown above which is very easy to read by other boats when on the high seas. Many undersize the lettering and that makes it hard for others to see/recognize your boat when sailing. Placing the letters on the sides of the hull allows for the use of large letters.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/13/2007 : 11:14:13

Frank, the way you maintain your boat, people are looking at your boat to see how things are supposed to be done.

I'm the kind of guy that won't let the car dealership put one of his stickers on my truck. First thing I did when I got my GM 4X4 was to remove the vinyl on the rear fenders that proclaimed this wehicle to be a 4X4.

The only reason I can think of for me to put my boat's name in big letters would be for the Coast Guard to more easily identify me when I hit the SOS panic button and am floundering at sea in need of saving.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/13/2007 : 16:17:43

While at the boat today, I looked at my name on the side. It looks to be closer to 10" by 5'

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 : 12:18:16

Randy - sorry for the delayed reply, I was racing Friday & Saturday.
A PMS (Pantone Matching System)is the handbook for printers (paper & screen) and anyone who works with colored designs. It contains the "official" colors of every shade and tone, each numbered or named and with a formula for mixing them! Many corporations require a specific PMS color for their logos and this system allows the manufacturer of whatever item needed to obtain a perfect match.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/15/2007 : 15:42:33

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by stampeder
 The only reason I can think of for me to put my boat's name in big letters would be for the Coast Guard to more easily identify me when I hit the SOS panic button and am floundering at sea in need of saving.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
If your GPS is hooked up to your DSC radio, they'll know where you are within a few feet!

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