Choosing Boat Lettering

Since I’m a graphic artist, I love designing lettering and decals for boats of all types. If you own a boat or know someone who does, you might want to consider boat lettering and decals if you don’t have them already. You can even choose easy removable options so that you can change it or mix it up without causing permanent damage to the boat itself.

One of the most popular purposes for boat letting is to place the name of the boat on the side. What’s a boat without a name, right? It’s like having a dog and just calling him “the dog”.

Once you know your boat name, you’re ready to choose the lettering for it. You should consider your colors and design. The color might go with a theme of the boat or it could be your favorite colors. Maybe the colors you choose will relate to your hail port or hometown in some way. It’s your boat so the lettering should fit what you enjoy.

You can even use special effects to help spice up the design. This lettering will become part of the boat and its personality, making the boat more personalized and special to you. People who see you around the ports will know it’s your boat and that you put something of yourself into it.

Some people also wonder if boat lettering will stick or stay over time. After all, a boat’s going to get wet a lot, right? With most boats you won’t have to worry at all about the lettering sticking. If you have a typical fiberglass boat, you’re probably good to go. However, if you have a boat with a textured or wooden stern, you may have some trouble with the lettering staying in place. Consider this before you choose the boat lettering for your needs.