Vinyl Boat Graphics for Older Boats

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   The topic of where to get boat graphics for older boats re-appears now and then. 

I just finished restoring the gelcoat on my 90 Sport Nautique, and when I went to apply the new graphics I purchased 6 years ago from Correct Craft my worst nightmares came true. I screwed up on the application of one the the SPORT NAUTIQUE GRAPHICS. After spending a week wet sanding and polishing to bring the gelcoat back to a good-as-new shine I wasn't about to settle on less then perfect graphics. I  called Correct Craft and they confirmed my worst  fears, the graphics were no longer available. As panic set in I got on the internet and came across a vinyl graphics shop that claimed they could do custom art work and transfer it to vinyl. I figured I had nothing to loose so I contacted them and they told me that if I could provide them with a description and dimensions they could reproduce the lettering. I supplied thme with some recent photos and wiht as many dimensions I could take. I thought this was going to cost me a small fortune. Within one day they emailed an estimate for both port & stbd sides for less then $50. This seemed to good to be true so I called to

confirm the price and that they would look similar to the originals, which they assured me they would. In just over a week the new graphics arrived and was I impressed! Not only did they look like the originals, they surpassed them. The shadow effect is much more detailed making the lettering really popout. 

So if any of you out there are in need of no longer available graphics I highly recommend "Vinyl Graphics" out of WI. The person to cantact is: 

Ryan Krippendorf

Estimator

Phone: 800-521-1884

ryan@vglargeformat.com

I am having them reproduce other graphics that I was reluctant to replace.

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JAG459 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: August-12-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote JAG459 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Vinyl Boat Graphics for Older Boats Posted: May-24-2007 at 8:50pm
	The topic of where to get boat graphics for older boats re-appears now and then. I just finished restoring the gelcoat on my 90 Sport Nautique, and when I went to apply the new graphics I purchased 6 years ago from Correct Craft my worst nightmares came true. I screwed up on the application of one the the SPORT NAUTIQUE GRAPHICS. After spending a week wet sanding and polishing to bring the gelcoat back to a good-as-new shine I wasn't about to settle on less then perfect graphics. I called Correct Craft and they confirmed my worst fears, the graphics were no longer available. As panic set in I got on the internet and came across a vinyl graphics shop that claimed they could do custom art work and transfer it to vinyl. I figured I had nothing to loose so I contacted them and they told me that if I could provide them with a description and dimensions they could reproduce the lettering. I supplied thme with some recent photos and wiht as many dimensions I could take. I thought this was going to cost me a small fortune. Within one day they emailed an estimate for both port & stbd sides for less then $50. This seemed to good to be true so I called to confirm the price and that they would look similar to the originals, which they assured me they would. In just over a week the new graphics arrived and was I impressed! Not only did they look like the originals, they surpassed them. The shadow effect is much more detailed making the lettering really popout. So if any of you out there are in need of no longer available graphics I highly recommend "Vinyl Graphics" out of WI. The person to cantact is: Ryan Krippendorf Estimator Phone: 800-521-1884 ryan@vglargeformat.com I am having them reproduce other graphics that I was reluctant to replace.

Tim D Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2635	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tim D Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-24-2007 at 9:00pm
	Just keep in mind that vinyl is going to last about 7 years.
	Tim D

mwig3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-28-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote mwig3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-28-2007 at 10:13pm
	have a 1979 ski nautique and the "correct craft" plates on both rear sides are broken. where can i find replacments? also the "ski nautique" and stripes are faded. should i repaint or use vinyl? what course should i pursue in finding someone to do this?
	mwig

Mark Mel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: September-16-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 583	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Mel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-29-2007 at 2:44pm
	You can get the plates from white lake marine. In my opinion you should repaint. The paint lasted 28 years, the vinyl won't last that long.
	1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct

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