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Your boat's name is its identity — and a well-chosen sticker makes it look the part. This guide covers everything from picking the right lettering style and material to applying your stickers cleanly and keeping them looking sharp for years. Whether you're naming a new boat or refreshing an old one, here's what you need to know.

A photo of boat name 'Macabou' expertly fitted by a happy customer

Fitting a flourish / vinyl graphic on a narrowboat

A few photos from a happy customer - they have fitted their new boat names on their Narrowboat - Lady Langhorne

Fitting a vinyl narrowboat name is straightforward when you use the right method. This post walks through how we applied the name Elsie Joan using a dry application and centre hinge technique, paired with a traditional canal rose. Whether you're fitting your own graphics or ordering through us, here's what the process looks like in practice.

We stock self-adhesive vinyl flag stickers for a wide range of countries, UK regions and marine use — printed on laminated vinyl that holds up outdoors, on hulls, on vehicles and on equipment. Sizes start from small and go up to full transom or hull panel dimensions. If you can't find the flag you need in our catalogue, we can produce a custom one to order.

If you need a sticker cut to a specific shape — your logo, a custom outline, or any design that isn’t simply a rectangle — we can produce it using our print and cut machine. From a single one-off to a run of 1,000, the process is the same: send us your artwork, we’ll confirm it’s print-ready, produce the stickers and dispatch them to you.

So you want a painted boat name or other deal / sticker, but not an artist, and can't afford a signwriter?  Well this boat name was painted by one of our customers using one of our paint mask stencils.

To order a stencil, please contact us first so we can check suitability

A customer got in touch with us to supply a custom vinyl boat name for their motor cruiser, and we think the result speaks for itself. The bold navy lettering looks absolutely stunning against the white hull, and the classic style suits the boat perfectly.

Two Nations, One Bow: Cruising with a Dual-Heritage Custom Design

If you spend any time walking the towpaths of the UK’s historic waterways, you know that a narrowboat is much more than just a vessel—it’s a floating canvas. While the traditional "Roses and Castles" motif will always hold a special place in canal history, modern boaters are increasingly using custom vinyl graphics to tell their own unique, personal stories.

Today, we are looking at a stunning set of custom bow decals that beautifully bridge two hemispheres, seamlessly merging the vibrant energy of the South African flag with the historic pride of the Union Jack.