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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.

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.

Can we print AI generated images?

We receive a lot of requests for this, and a lot of the time the results are disappointing- read here why

The ideal temperature range for fitting vinyl boat graphics is between 10°C and 25°C — but air temperature is only part of the story. Hull surface temperature, sunlight and post-fit conditions all affect how well graphics bond and how long they last. This guide covers what to watch for and how to get a good result even when conditions aren't perfect.

UK fishing vessels are legally required to display their Port Letters and Number (PLN) in specific sizes and locations, and to mark passive gear and buoys with the same identifier. This guide covers the size rules, placement requirements, gear marking obligations, what the law says about vinyl versus paint, and how to order compliant lettering.

See this link for history on Roses and Castle

https://www.thegraphicsboat.co.uk/roses-and-castles

We're a small family business in Southern Scotland and we've made a few practical changes over the years to reduce our environmental impact — solar panels on the workshop, paper-based application tape, recycled packaging tubes and offcuts going to local craft groups rather than the bin. Nothing dramatic, but it adds up.

UK boats are subject to a range of marking and identification requirements depending on their type, size and use. Some are mandatory under law; others are voluntary schemes. This guide covers the main requirements — official numbers, hull marking, SSR registration, lifebuoy marking and more — and explains what each one means in practice.

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.

There are no strict legal requirements dictating the exact size or font of a recreational boat name in the UK, but there are practical conventions and registration-linked requirements worth knowing. This guide covers where a boat name should go, how big it should be, what the rules actually say, and how to get yours made.