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Rabbits Hutch
Joined: 21 Jan 2005
Posts: 143
City/Region: Seal Beach, CA
State or Province: CA
Vessel Name: Rabbit's Hutch
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 Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:48 pm Post subject: Boat Lettering |
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I've just purchased a new C-Dory at the Seattle Boat Show and need to have the lettering done for her name.
Any suggestions on a reputable, high quality, local company that can help create and install the lettering?
Thanks,
Gary R.
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Work Release
Joined: 31 Jan 2004
Posts: 90
City/Region: Everett, Wa.
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Work Release
Photos: Work Release
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:13 pm Post subject: boat lettering |
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Hi Gary,
Congratulations on the new boat. I used a company called Prism Graphics Inc. and was quite satisfied with their product. They have a web site called prismvinyl.com. I saw them at the Seattle Boat Show again this year.
Jim, Work Release |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 7313
City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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Gary, I used the Boat US/West Marine letters. Ordered on line, the colors were true and installed them myself. Lots of fonts/colors/sizes. Got both sides for under $100 and pretty quickly too.
You can see the results in my album. They came in a sheet, correctly spaced and were a breeze (if you're careful) to install.
Charlie
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Catman
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Posts: 1526
City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Songbird (Bambina, 16')
Photos: Bambina
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| I also used Prism. Fine stuff. |
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Chuck S
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 309
City/Region: Cleveland
State or Province: OH
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Amelia Anne
Photos: Amelia Anne
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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I ordered this lettering off the web. Black with gold shadow. Matches the C-Dory lettering on the side somewhat. Came in a tube. Easy to apply.
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 3204
City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
Photos: Sea Shift
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Gary,
I'm not sure where you live (don't see it mentioned on your "profile"), but the lettering for Sea Shift was done by Sign Pro in Mt. Vernon, Wa. (May be viewed on page 4 of the Sea Shift photo album) I asked for the additional flames under the lettering and received the complete graphics for both sides of the vessel for under $100. If Mt. Vernon, Wa. is "GUD" (aka "geographically un-desirable") for you, I'm sure there would be other sign shops closer to where you reside.
PS.....congrats of the new vessel!
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 2375
City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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I have a related question. What is the best way to remove my existing name on the 22. Got to do the de-naming cerimony (Dave?) and then I will be also in need of new lettering. So I am keeping notes here about all this.
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Sneaks
Joined: 06 Jun 2004
Posts: 2020
City/Region: San Diego (Encinitas)
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Brat
Photos: Jenny B and C-Brat
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Removing vinyl decals is a pain, but it comes up all the time in RV forums. Get a heat gun or a good hair dryer and slowly heat the lettering. Eventually it will get warm enough to peel off if you're gentle and take your time. Too close and you'll damage the gel coat, so take your time. Did I mention TAKE YOUR TIME? 
As an added note, most all of the local sign makers can do boat lettering because the equipment and the stock is the same. If you decide (like we did) to pick your favorite font and size, simply bring a CD with the TrueType font with you in case their computer doesn't already have it. Our guy was willing to put the name on if we hauled the boat down but we declined. $39 for two sets.
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C-Hawk
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 2146
City/Region: Carpinteria / Channel Islands
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Hawk
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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I ordered my boat name from www.supergrafix.com They came with easy to follow instructions.
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 3204
City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
Photos: Sea Shift
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 2:03 am Post subject: |
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| Anna Leigh wrote: | | I have a related question. What is the best way to remove my existing name on the 22. Got to do the de-naming cerimony (Dave?) and then I will be also in need of new lettering. So I am keeping notes here about all this. |
David, I removed the lettering from the 16' Sea Shift with the heat gun. If 'in you don't have one you are welcome to borrow mine. You can even pass it around to Pat/Patty and Jim/Laurie to use. The lettering came off impecccably clean.....(it helped that the vessel was always "garaged" under cover away from sunlight when not in use....so you couldn't tell that there ever was a name on the vessel).
As far as "de-naming", I'd be happy to try to accomodate with that......unfortunately all the upcoming dates of these future gatherings are conflicting tremendously with work and other commitments  and by the time we get together, you guys will probably be at the helms of your new 25's.
(If you want to use the heat gun give me a call/page and you can "swing by" and pick it up). |
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Catman
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Posts: 1526
City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Songbird (Bambina, 16')
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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Reverend Dave, clearly you need to revisit your priorities.
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Catman wrote: | Reverend Dave, clearly you need to revisit your priorities.
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You Ain't a Kiddin' !!!!!!!!!!  |
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