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C-Wolfe



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2025 3:38 am    Post subject: Boat lettering Reply with quote

I’m looking for recommendation on a good place to order lettering.

While I’m on that subject, I will be renaming my new to me boat, and will certainly ask Poseidon for his blessing. But now I’m wondering about the C-Brats, my user name is the name of my previous boat and I believe the new owner will be keeping it the same. Do I just stick to my original username or is it common to change username?

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shad



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2025 10:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I recently used https://lettering.com. The lettering seems decent, and it arrived quickly. You can use the site to design basic lettering or upload your own design for something more complicated.

Others have used BoatUS. https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-lettering
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ssobol



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2025 11:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have used lettering.com for years. It works well and the lettering is durable. The name on my boat is about 12 years old and still looks fine. You have to apply it yourself or hire someone to do the installation.

Any decent sign shop should also be able to do lettering for you.
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Roamad



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2025 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BoatUS also offers a lettering service for members. I used it once a few years ago and it worked great.

https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-lettering

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thataway



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2025 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As above, we have some good high end shops in Pensacola, and I have used them. That way you get exactly what you want.

Use the best quality vinyl.

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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2025 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

While I've used Lettering.com in the past, and was happy with them, I found another company through Boat US that seem to do a great job.
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srbaum



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PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2025 6:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lettering.com has done an excellent job for me for over 18 years. Warranty is 5 years and there is no haggling, if there is an issue, they just replace it. Also, when you go to replace old lettering, if you are sticking with what you had before, they have the info on file.
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