[Rhodes22-list] Boat Lettering Size?

[Jim Connolly]

In my opinion, it depends at least some on the name and style (e.g., font,
all caps, etc) you want.  This is what I did.

I tool a digital photo of the (blank) stern quarter, as that is where I
wanted the name to be.  I pasted it into a photo program that allowed font
substitutions then played around with fonts and sizes until I got the look I
wanted.  Then, I estimated the font size from the distance between the
waterline and rub rail.  In retrospect, it would have been much easier to
take the photo with a ruler or tape hanging down from the rubrail and
measure it directly. 

I second the vote for Rik.  I wanted something a little different from
what's generally available from West Marine and the boat shows, and he
worked with me to make it.

Jim Connolly

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Green, Sheldon
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:03 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Cc: Robin Mendoza; sheldongreen at comcast.net
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Lettering Size?
Importance: High

We have now been sailing on our Rhodes for the last two seasons and have
decided to keep our Rhodes.... 

As you all know, it is a wonderful sail boat !!!!  When we purchased the
boat we were new sailors, and were not sure where or not we were going to
"end up in the drink" !   And while that may still happen, we have decided
that we really love sailing (and the Rhodes).

 

Therefore, we have decided to fully commit by affixing the name of our boat
on the hull.

 

The question is.... How large should the lettering be to be visible from the
distance on the water?  

We have been told that the letter size should between 6 - 8 inches.  

 

We would be interested in hearing about the size of lettering by others....
Or any other thoughts regarding affixing the name on the Rhodes.

 

Thanks...

 

Sheldon & Robin Green

"Another 1st"

 


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