Boat Name Placement

[Aqua Adventurer]

Hey Everyone! Where do you think the name looks best on a 2023 Yamaha 195S? It seems like it would be small on the swim platform. There is 22” between the radio and strap.
Anyone putting the name on the sides?
BTW...I removed all the warning stickers.
Would love to see your pics.
TIA

 

[Gap22]

2022 AR190

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

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2022 AR190

Thanks @Gap 22. What size ae your letters? It looks like you have more space.

 

[sunbyrned]

I get it! I ended up displaying a flag with my boat name. It satisfies me, but I’m sure others have no idea what it says. But, thought I would throw out the idea to you.

 

[drewkaree]

just saying those drains for the cleanout tray have me jelly beyond belief. One of the things the 19' boats have going for them.

Someone on here did their boat name on the side. Given the overwhelming number that have it on the back, it trips up the eye when it's on the side of the boat, IMO. I can't recall who did it, or where to look, but if you do a simple google search for boat transoms, you'll see what I'm talking about as far as the sheer number of names on the back, and not the sides.

I don't know if you find that second hand strap useful, someone else could chime in, but if you're so inclined, that could be removed, the holes could be filled/patched, sanded and polished, and you'd have more space. You could also replace the fabric strap with a metal one, or move the OEM strap up a bit, or both (metal grab bar AND move it up).

Alternatively, you could find a smaller font, or stretch the font you choose, to have it fit the area slightly under the handle, so it would be centered, if that would be your concern. My boat name has been italicized and stretched to fit under the handle as well, if you're looking for an example of what I'm referring to.

Plenty of ways to skin that cat, the deciding factor is what you think would look best, and the effort you want to put into it. Make it hap'n Cap'n!

 

[Gap22]

Thanks @Gap 22. What size ae your letters? It looks like you have more space.

I'll measure in the next day or so and get back to you.

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

just saying those drains for the cleanout tray have me jelly beyond belief. One of the things the 19' boats have going for them.

Someone on here did their boat name on the side. Given the overwhelming number that have it on the back, it trips up the eye when it's on the side of the boat, IMO. I can't recall who did it, or where to look, but if you do a simple google search for boat transoms, you'll see what I'm talking about as far as the sheer number of names on the back, and not the sides.

I don't know if you find that second hand strap useful, someone else could chime in, but if you're so inclined, that could be removed, the holes could be filled/patched, sanded and polished, and you'd have more space. You could also replace the fabric strap with a metal one, or move the OEM strap up a bit, or both (metal grab bar AND move it up).

Alternatively, you could find a smaller font, or stretch the font you choose, to have it fit the area slightly under the handle, so it would be centered, if that would be your concern. My boat name has been italicized and stretched to fit under the handle as well, if you're looking for an example of what I'm referring to.

Plenty of ways to skin that cat, the deciding factor is what you think would look best, and the effort you want to put into it. Make it hap'n Cap'n!

I appreciate your input! You're right most have it on the back. Do you think it would look bad on the side?
I do see some boats in FL with the name on the side unless it is a yacht.
You have good advice on moving the handle etc. but I really don't want all that work & expense.

 

[drewkaree]

To my eye, I dislike the side placement. It's really just a vanity or personalization thing anyway, as someone around here pointed out that naming a boat was typically done above a certain size, and none of the Yamaha boats were at that size.

I agree with you on the effort to remove or move the handle, that would be super low on the list of things to do, if ever. Yours seems fairly easy to access though, so I figured it might be something you'd consider, if you were sold on a certain font size or width.

There are no shortage of mods and ways we can help spend your money and time ?

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

To my eye, I dislike the side placement. It's really just a vanity or personalization thing anyway, as someone around here pointed out that naming a boat was typically done above a certain size, and none of the Yamaha boats were at that size.

I agree with you on the effort to remove or move the handle, that would be super low on the list of things to do, if ever. Yours seems fairly easy to access though, so I figured it might be something you'd consider, if you were sold on a certain font size or width.

There are no shortage of mods and ways we can help spend your money and time ?

LMAO ?

 

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[Gap22]

Thanks @Gap 22. What size ae your letters? It looks like you have more space.

So mine is 6 inches high by 28 inches wide. But you can customize at lettering.com to fit what you need. Mine cost 28 bucks

 

[kgower]

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

So mine is 6 inches high by 28 inches wide. But you can customize at lettering.com to fit what you need. Mine cost 28 bucks

Thanks so much!

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

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That looks fantastic! My boat is smaller. There's only 22" between the radio control and the handle.

 

[kgower]

That looks fantastic! My boat is smaller. There's only 22" between the radio control and the handle.

Thank you. We recently sold our 21 195S.

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

Thank you. We recently sold our 21 195S.View attachment 222930

That looks nice! Maybe I don't have to move the handle? What are the dimensions of the letters?

 

[kgower]

That looks nice! Maybe I don't have to move the handle? What are the dimensions of the letters?

I really don't remember. I want to say a little over 3". We used www.lettering.com. Measure the distance between the radio and the handle. You can than enter it on their website, chose a font, enter your boat name and it will size it automatically. We wanted ours centered so I think we measured between the cup holders and divided by 3. Hope that helps.

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

Thanks!

 

[steelhorse454]

Welcome Aqua-
Congrats and Good luck with your new boat and the naming!
I have a 2023 AR915 and love it at the NC Coast. Boating in salt requires some extra maintenace, but I would not trade it for anything.

 

[Aqua Adventurer]

Welcome Aqua-
Congrats and Good luck with your new boat and the naming!
I have a 2023 AR915 and love it at the NC Coast. Boating in salt requires some extra maintenace, but I would not trade it for anything.

Thanks, Steelhorse!