How do you put a 'name' on your RIB?

Shep Smythe · 18 December 2006, 21:59

Is there a company making Decals? Or can you get the name you have decided for your RIB on you tubes?

How's your boat named?

SS

fast fred · 19 December 2006, 15:28

best to use nasdar ink, you can use stickers, but thay will peel off. on the ink,
if you get sick of it you can wash it off.

MarkM · 19 December 2006, 15:46

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Originally Posted by fast fred

best to use nasdar ink, you can use stickers, but thay will peel off. on the ink,
if you get sick of it you can wash it off.

And that will stay on a RIB?

fast fred · 19 December 2006, 17:53

yup, you got to wash it off with asatone,or mek,a$$Holeatone as we call it, is best, mek got a lot of bite.

best to have a template made, stick that on the tube, spray it them peel the template off ,After it drys. mite have a shot of one , I'll see.
it'll stay forever or until you take it off.

Steve Waters · 19 December 2006, 18:16

Shep try: www.wild-graphics.co.uk
I have not actually used them but when I asked for help they were very quick with a positive response (and said their sticker would stay on a RIB!!)
Steve

fast fred · 19 December 2006, 18:21

the toob flexes to much for stickers, thay'll stay for a while, but not more than a season. stencel, not a template, have them make a stencel.

John Kennett · 19 December 2006, 19:32

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Originally Posted by fast fred

the toob flexes to much for stickers

Not if they're made from the proper flexible vinyl. I've used them in the past and had them on for a few years with no problems.

Don't have the supplier's details to hand, but a search here would probably turn some up.

John

Rogue Wave · 19 December 2006, 19:37

Mrs Rogue does Marine Branding She has a sign workshop at our unit at Drivers Worf in Southampton. give her a call on 07886920181 she has most colours in stock

havener · 19 December 2006, 19:58

On our boats we use contrasting colour hypalon (e.g.black on orange tubes) cut by our local signwriter, then attached with normal hypalon adhesive. Works like a dream on both the (relatively) non flexing parts, like the tubes, and also the flexing areas such as sprayhood on the D class. Alternatively, have the letters stiched onto parts that don't need to be airtight, or stitched onto panels which can then be glued on.

Additionally, the boats carry their name on an engraved wooden plaque on the A frame.

Hope this helps.

Simon

Shep Smythe · 19 December 2006, 22:40

Thanks gang, still unsure about which route to take....

Stencel (with some waterproof paint) seems to be the better option....

Where do I get the stencil made? Where do I get the paint?

Thanks!

S

Aidan · 19 December 2006, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Shep Smythe

Thanks gang, still unsure about which route to take....

Stencel (with some waterproof paint) seems to be the better option....

Where do I get the stencil made? Where do I get the paint?

Thanks!

S

Hi Shep,

seeing as you are from my home town I thought that I would mention to be most careful of Aetone for several reasons.
It will breakdown Gel, it will possibly damage Tubes I wouldnt leave it anywhere near tubes as it may breakdown the Tube suface.
It is probably a carcenogen and seems to have a flash point of 24 deg C.
So, I would not use at all only to prepare as cleaning agent prior to applying gel coat....

WIth regard to signage, you can sut out stencel of sign in contrast material colour and make up on seperate piece of 1ft X4-6 inches and attach that to the boat using a proper adhesive..

I think someone already mentioned this but I would go further and patch it on piece and then stick piece to boat.

You can get name cut by Gerber Stencel and attach to Gel Coat under Bow above waterline as in most boats that do not have Tube....

Cookee · 20 December 2006, 09:32

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Originally Posted by Aidan

Hi Shep,

seeing as you are from my home town I thought that I would mention to be most careful of Aetone for several reasons.
It will breakdown Gel,

If you mean acetone it is perfectly safe to use on gelcoat!

paul tilley · 20 December 2006, 11:16

simplest method stick vinyl letters on console or stick backing patch of hypalon to inflated tube and the stick good quality flexible lettering to backing patch

wavecrosschris · 20 December 2006, 11:37

This guy will do graphics for whatever you want whether it's a Boeing 747 or a rib and you can preview them online before you buy...

http://www.boat-names.co.uk/

best place is a stern splash well if you have one...

fast fred · 20 December 2006, 14:35

well this is what ink looks like, done some free hand, and stencel,the Stencel was made at the sticker shop, it's 3 yrs old in this shot, and thay are still on thare to day, lookin about the same.

Shep Smythe · 20 December 2006, 21:48

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Originally Posted by wavecrosschris

This guy will do graphics for whatever you want whether it's a Boeing 747 or a rib and you can preview them online before you buy...

http://www.boat-names.co.uk/

best place is a stern splash well if you have one...

hey, great, seems that it;s a sticker?

Will this stay on a tubes?

'Stern Splash' - forgive me; I'm new to this? The windscreen over the console???

S

Aidan · 21 December 2006, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Cookee

If you mean acetone it is perfectly safe to use on gelcoat!

Hi Cookee, thank you for correction, I thought it made Resin soft. I recall from my younger days about "Ladies Nail Cleaner" being used to clean Crash Helmets was a NO No. Meanwhile, I am sure that it is bad for the Tubes!!!! ANy comments,

Aidan · 21 December 2006, 18:10

Hi Cookee, here is the shake down...
You are probably right but I seem to recall it being used to clean surface
and it thinning Resin for SLow set.

ANyway its pretty dangerous stuff with a Flashpoint of 24Deg C. It is watered down for teh Ladies Cuticles

Acetone is often the primary (or only) component in nail polish remover. Acetonitrile, another organic solvent, is sometimes used as well. Acetone is also used as a superglue remover. It can be used for thinning and cleaning fiberglass resins and epoxies. It is a strong solvent for most plastics and synthetic fibres.

Acetone can also dissolve many plastics, including those used in consumer-targeted Nalgene bottles. Acetone is also used as a drying agent, due to the readiness with which it binds to water, and its volatility.
for more see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone

codprawn · 21 December 2006, 18:19

Acetone is great stuff - and you can add it to petrol to get more oomph!!! What you going to call your new boat anyway?

Shep Smythe · 21 December 2006, 22:18

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Acetone is great stuff - and you can add it to petrol to get more oomph!!! What you going to call your new boat anyway?

Calling the boat after my dad - 'Dominic Terry'.

Must get it on the tubes....sticker on the console doesnt do it for me.

S