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Custom made BW Roundel for Fuel Boat PEGASUS, with FUEL BOAT and company name in place of the standard British Waterways

Another happy Customer with their boat name fitted - Guiding Star

Boat name fitted by customer to their Narrow Boat , Ethel May

Customer photo of their boat name fitted to their Beneteau Boat

The right size for a boat name depends on the type of boat, the length of the name, where it's being placed and the font you choose. This guide gives practical sizing guidelines for narrowboats, yachts and motor cruisers in metric and imperial, with advice on font choice, colour contrast and placement.

Boat names and registration numbers are an important part of boating in the EU and UK. In this blog post, we will cover the legal requirements for boat names and numbers, as well as some tips for choosing a boat name that meets these requirements.

A short blog post on the history of canal boat numbers

The British Waterways was a public corporation responsible for managing many of the UK's canals and waterways until it was replaced by the Canal and River Trust in 2012. The British Waterways was created in 1963 as a result of the Transport Act, which nationalized the inland waterways of England and Wales. Prior to the creation of the British Waterways, the canals and waterways were owned and operated by a number of private companies.

Fitting vinyl boat name lettering well comes down to three things: a properly prepared surface, the right application method for your conditions, and patience with the transfer tape. This guide covers everything from degreasing and positioning to squeegee technique, removing air bubbles and keeping your graphics looking sharp for years.