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Will my boat lettering "walk the plank" in Charleston, SC waters?
When someone purchases a boat in Charleston, SC and wants to put a great name on it, they need to decide how they want it done. Should they paint the name on, have it engraved, or maybe get boat lettering? A concern that many people have about boat lettering is that the salt water will destroy the vinyl.
What material should I use for my boat lettering?
We are here to assure you that if you choose the right vinyl, it will still have a 7 - 10 year life span. The vinyl that you want to use for your is High Performance Marine Grade Vinyl. This is a vinyl that will stand up to the salt and the sea. The only exception to this would be if you chose to add a decal that was printed onto the vinyl. This would need to be laminated to protect the ink, but the vinyl will withstand the elements the same as the lettering.
Is boat lettering easy to apply if you aren't experienced?
Boat lettering is very easy to apply when you have the correct information. At TheSignChef.com we include an application kit and illustrated instructions with all of our boat lettering. It is already pre-spaced and ready to go directly onto the boat without the trouble of setting each piece individually. Many people choose to save some money by doing it themselves. It is also a sense of pride to know that you are the one who made your boat look terrific! Now that you know how easy boat lettering is to install, you might want to give it a try yourself.
How do I make my boat lettering stand out from the crowd?
Your personal taste and the meaning behind the name of your boat both play a role in the design of your boat lettering. The final choice of how the boat lettering and will look needs to be with you, the boat owner. At TheSignChef.com in Charleston, SC 29418 we have a graphic department who is more than happy to work with you in a live design session. You can work one-on-one with a graphic artist and make changes to the layout live, while watching the artists screen.
We recommend that whether you lay it out yourself or work with the graphic artist directly, you consider a few choices that will need to be made about your boat lettering.
- Color - choose a color that will create a contrast to the boat, to make it easy for people to read
- Size - if you have a very long name and a small boat, you may want to use a smaller font size. This will avoid crowding the letters and make it easier to read.
- Font - TheSignChef.com has over 3000 fonts to choose from. That way you can choose boat lettering that matches the your personality and any meaning there might be behind the name.
- Layout - do you want the name to be in a straight line across the back of the boat, or do you want it in a circle like a life ring? Maybe you want it to jumble together or form a shape. Any of that can be done with your boat lettering.
There may be additional items you need to make decisions about when you design your boat lettering, but these would be the fundamental parts that cannot be ignored.
Boat lettering in a less expensive choice for showing off the name of your vessel. And now that you know that marine grade vinyl can stand up to exposure to salt water, it may be the perfect choice for you!
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