Personalized Boat Logos

[Tadpole]

I'm looking for a source to print a couple of personalized boat logos (basically my avatar), in sizes suitable for mounting on the rear quarters of a C-16.  I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find anything when I did a forum search.

Any recommendations for good companies to work with?  Any specifications for the type of base material and printing?  Also, approximate cost?

All comments welcome....Thanks,

Tadpole

[fawsr]

One I remember is Boat us or similar ... google boat decals or vinyl graphics. I found several sights that will take your logo or help you design one ...

[Tim Gardner]

Any sign shop can print one on vinyl for you, and inexpensively.  The artwork if you are not creative can get pricey.

tg

[MacGyver]

I used to do graphics as a side business, I now have a friend who bought me out when I got shocked by lightning and was all messed up.
He now does printing and all that, and is a guy who upholds the same standards as I did, which not bragging, was extremely high. I actually was in business for 10 years and never saw a customer for the same job, they always had new stuff for me to do because of how long it lasted.

Actually, I am going to have my friend print mine if I ever get my butt over there to talk with him about it......
Are you in Illinois area?

Mac

[Tadpole]

Thanks for the comments.  I have to admit that I've never even named any of my boats, let alone put a logo on them.  However, the C-16 is so darned cute I think she deserves some special recognition.  I'm going to a local print shop tomorrow with a sample of the artwork and see what they will charge me.  Still don't have a boat, but I'll be ready when I get one.

BTW Mac, I'm in Eastern Oklahoma.

Tadpole

[Tadpole]

Just got back from our local Staples store.  They will do two vinyl logos (up to 18"x18"), trimmed to within 1/4" of the image, for $34.99.  They can work from a .pdf file, which I can produce.  I had no idea about the technology or the cost....now I know.  Thanks Tim for the heads-up.  

Tadpole

[Bob23]

Well, Tadpole, you got a logo now you gots to get you a boat! No time like the present!
bob23

[Tadpole]

Bob23... If I'd have been born rich instead of handsome, buying the boat wouldn't be a problem.

OK, so I lied about the handsome part, ...but I am getting closer to getting my boat.  Besides, I frequently do things bass ackwards.

Tadpole

[Tim Gardner]

Glad to help with my $0.02.

TG

[Bob23]

I guess, Tadpole, that you are just the ultimate planner.
bob23

[kickingbug1]

    jason, does your friend do magnetic door signs for vehicles? im thinking my 52 would make a good "rolling billboard"

[MacGyver]

I am sure he would. If he was unable to get the magnets then I know I could. I have the names of plenty of the suppliers I had, and a few  were out of state, so no tax, and no need for the tax ID number anymore.

It is Crippen Automotive in Beckemeyer Illinois.
618-304-1981

Tell Bob (Owner) that I sent you too him, he is a great guy, see what he can do for ya.