Graphics & Lettering

[ArmyChief]

So the wife and I came up with a name for the new boat. Was wondering if anyone in our group does graphic arts and makes lettering?

 

[Andy S]

I used these guys to make my lettering and was very happy with price and quality https://doityourselflettering.com/

 

[Boat Crazy]

I also used DIYlettering For both name and numbers on boat and jetski. Very satisfied. Not sure what graphics your looking for. I got what I wanted from pro graphic stickers.com.

 

[ShesCrafty]

Did my own design... Took it in to FastSigns (national chain)... They did good, fast work - two color on cut vinyl - $25 for the boat name and $25 for the hailing port.

 

[ArmyChief]

Thanks guys, just wanted to see if a member here did something, to try and keep the business in house.

Will look at above

 

[Kevin M]

I ordered mine through boatus.com I am very happy with the look and install. You can customize online as well.

 

[MikeyL]

I used these guys to make my lettering and was very happy with price and quality https://doityourselflettering.com/

This site and company has become the defecto standard for vinyl lettering. One of the main reasons is the tools made available to you, the purchaser, which allow you to "see" the results BEFORE you purchase. For example, when you select a font type, and a lettering HEIGHT, you can then see quickly how LONG this job is, and then you can determine if it will "fit" in your particular space on your boat.
This is 1 website we can unhesitatingly recommend to anyone !@
Good Luck and if I can help you in anyway, please feel free to ask. For example, while you're SUPPOSED (ie, required) to use 3" boat registration numbers, many of us cannot stand how this DETRACTS from the overall look on the boat. So we choose 2.75" tall letters, and in a color that is subdued, like a medium gray on a blue or black hull. Just a thought some might consider. The smaller and LESS FLASHY the reg. numbers are, the less they detract from the overall appearance of your boat.
Y'all take acre and enjoy this great post-Easter week ! Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

 

[ArmyChief]

Thanks, I'm no artist. However, I was hoping someone with "imagination" (In my BEST Spongebob voice ), could take what are name is and make something unique (picture and text combined)...I don't think I just want letters back there.

 

[Jim Robeson]

Thanks, I'm no artist. However, I was hoping someone with "imagination" (In my BEST Spongebob voice ), could take what are name is and make something unique (picture and text combined)...I don't think I just want letters back there.

I went into FastSigns and told them what I was thinking about and they would send my some proofs for me to look at. Pretty simple process, and they should have an in house graphic artist to help you come up with something you like.

 

[ArmyChief]

Thanks all..I really like the doityourself site..I'm playing now

 

[MikeyL]

Good site, @ArmyChief ....... and many Thanks for your service to our Country !
If I can personally help you, pls just ask. Mikey Lulejian - On a wet and rainy Lake Oconee, GA

 

[Boat Crazy]

What is the name and the Graphic design you were thinking of. These members can be very creative.

 

[octavio3311]

I too used FastSigns. Gave them an idea, they did the rest. Emailed me a bunch of ideas/versions until I approved of 1.
With the artwork and materials, I think it was $100. And the artwork belongs to me and is on file. I can send that file out and have flags or towels or whatever done.

 

[Wayloncle]

I used DIYlettering as well, very happy with them.

 

[ArmyChief]

thanks all..I will also contact fastDesign

 

[Murf'n'surf]

There are a few websites that will design your logo for a fee. You set the amount of money you want to spend and the willing artists will issue proofs to you. Sorry I forget the websites name.

 

[haknslash]

For those who have used the DIY lettering site, what material did you use? What's the main difference between the cast and calendared material? I prefer 3M as they make quality stuff but I'm hoping "cast" doesn't mean cast effect (bumpy looking).

They have 3 options:

• Standard Calendared Vinyl
• Premium 3M™ Cast Vinyl
• Premium Reflective Vinyl

 

[haknslash]

I'm having a hard time deciding which I like most. I like the white or black versions better than the blue. I tried to incorporate 3 colors based off the boats graphic scheme. Thoughts?

 

[Julian]

@haknslash I like the blue...

 

[arlowe13]

I can also do Vinyl decals...I would say I'll be more relevant to the folks wanting something more than just letters.

https://www.facebook.com/LoweDesignsAndGraphics/