Northeast - Transom Lettering By Hand

Anyone recommend an artist that can hand paint a transom name on my boat thats
north of Boston?

Where are you? Mobile artists ain't that cheap anymore.

Paint Dezign in Westford. His "stick art" ain't bad either. Mark has been doing it his whole life.

Boats in Salem, MA. Tired of doing vinyl every few years, looks cheap too. Hand painted will last longer and it will look nicer, like the boat was intended to look.

The material used to make decals is the key. High quality stuff will outlast a painted name, cheap stuff....well you alread know that answer. Take a look at some of the gold leaf, digital work out there today and you may change your mind. The technolgy has come a long way.

http://marinegraphics.com/

I've spent the money on vinyl, it lasts at least 5 years. I'm ok with that. Not crazy about the way it looks. My feeling is vinyl doesn't belong on a Bertram. Time to go back to a more original, traditional look.

On a Bert?

I agree with paint but good vinyl will last.

I did my own last year:grin: But its only a lobsterboat

The material used to make decals is the key. High quality stuff will outlast a painted name, cheap stuff....well you alread know that answer. Take a look at some of the gold leaf, digital work out there today and you may change your mind. The technolgy has come a long way.

http://marinegraphics.com/x2,not even close.C'mon you're a coastie too,I wouldnt kid you.

Ok, who's good with the vinyl in the north shore area? I'm going to need to do something this spring.

Ok, who's good with the vinyl in the north shore area? I'm going to need to do something this spring.I do business with a small shop in Melrose ,he's done my trucks,boats,signs etc.Very good work and price.PM me if you want his contact info or check out my boat in Winthrop,I dont wrap mine.

Does he install the name also?

Cheryl signs Gloucester
(978) 281-4748

She hand letters a many of the commercial boats in Gloucester.
Reasonable rates great pinstriping & scroll work too, real good artisan.

Does he install the name also?Yes,you could most likely do everything by email,proof it at his shop and done.

Thanks guys.

There's some good info. in this thread. I'm in the business, and if you're having to re-letter every 5 years it's NOT high performance vinyl that's being used. Nothing else should be used for a marine environment. Some people want hand lettering though, and there are a few folks in the area still doing that. It can be a real bear to remove when/if needed. Take a look at the gallery pics on most sign shop websites. I'd be surprised if you didn't see some very sweet gold leaf lettering that would look great on the transom of a Bert.

My sister is a sign painter and has done a few boats. she's an incredable artist and could do what your asking very nicely. probably VERY reasonably also. she lives in Revere,so it'd be close. PM if you would like me to ask her if she's interested in the job.

Some people want hand lettering though, and there are a few folks in the area still doing that. It can be a real bear to remove when/if needed.

Oven Cleaner (spray) works great.

Tom Howell of T. Howell Lettering & Signs in Newbury is one of the few old school guys who still paints just about everything by hand. He is very talented but sometimes is overseas working on unrelated projects, so he can be hard to get a hold of.
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