I finally marked my truck.

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Nov 9, 2008
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Pearson-O'Day 290 Portland Maine
I drew this in CAD about a year ago and have been looking (not too hard) on the internet for adhesive vinyl. I finally bought a sheet and spent an hour or so cutting it out with a razor knife and another transferring it to my truck window. Though some may appreciate "fine art"!

Don
 

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Sep 15, 2009
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S2 9.2a Fairhope Al
well Don i am always impressed by one who can use Cad...i am under the impression there is a very long and hard learning curve....hats off to ya ....and your art work is fantastic....keep up the good work......

regards

woody
 

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May 27, 2004
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Beneteau 393 Bayfield, Wi
You can send any vector artwork like that created in CAD to a sign shop and they'll cut it for you on their plotter for a nominal fee. You did a nice job cutting yours out by hand. Getting curves, especially circles that are very precise, to not look wobbly is hard. Nice work!
 
Jun 29, 2010
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Beneteau First 235 Lake Minnetonka, MN
Very nice... I have not the creativity or patience for that sort of artwork.
 
Jan 22, 2012
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Catalina 22 Dallas Co, TX
Nice looking graghic, couldn't have done better myself. By trade, I have twenty plus years of window tinting and custom graphics, all done by hand. There is a sense of satisfaction you feel when you complete a "personal project". It is unique and can never be reproduced precisely.

Anyway, I'm new to the Forum. Just wanted to say hello from TX. I've had my 22 since Aug. of '10. Stayed on it until July 4th 2011, until a 4-wheeler accident forced me off. Well, I miss that life and I'm ready to get back.

I'm working on renovating the interior, ie..paint, carpet, lighting and so on, to move back on in the next couple weeks. Basically, just modernize and bring her it into the 21st. century. My little bachelor pad, per say.

I'm also a member of a scooter forum and have spent many late nights reading older posts. Have learned alot from the folks that are involved with the scooter community. I'll try to find my way around the format here to find topics of importance to my situation, without asking questions that have been answered countless times. I know we're all here to learn, help and have fun, not to repeat ourslves over and over and over.

Thanks everyone.

Loren
 
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LuzSD

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Feb 21, 2009
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Catalina 30 San Diego/ Dana Point, Ca.
I wanted a decal on our car that would reflect our love of racing... and finally found this on Ebay. I got one for each of our crew and a couple other friends..

I admire that you were able to create your own,it looks great.
 

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Jan 21, 2012
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Hunter 23.5 Dinner Key
I just this week etched my house number into my front door transom window by cutting the numbers out of contact paper, sticking the numbers to a sheet of glass, and then sandblasting the glass.

It was so much fun that I'm looking for other stuff to etch.
 
Mar 19, 2011
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Catalina C25 Eagle Mountain Lake
.... I've had my 22 since Aug. of '10. Stayed on it until July 4th 2011, until a 4-wheeler accident forced me off. Well, I miss that life and I'm ready to get back.

I'm working on renovating the interior, ie..paint, carpet, lighting and so on, to move back on in the next couple weeks. Basically, just modernize and bring her it into the 21st. century. My little bachelor pad, per say.
Welcome to the forum....but let me understand please....you live on a Catalina 22 full time?
 
Jan 22, 2012
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Catalina 22 Dallas Co, TX
Yes Sir, that would be correct. It is quite comfortable for the three of us...Me, Myself and I. We get along great. Seriously though, I have all the ammenities for cooking , entertainment and comfort that I need. I'll even be adding a security camera, to keep an eye on my scoot, 50ft. away.

This weekend I built a shelving unit to stack [top to bottom] large (6 slice) toaster oven, small micro-wave and a pull-out shelf for a two burner stove. Just need to add some final touches, and its good to go. All in all, 25"w x 27"h x 13"d. Each shelf has 5"w of space for spices and and such. Cost...About $10. Plus other stored small appliances...steamer, personal size blender/chopper and George F. grill. The under counter fridge is strapped down next to the dock lighting.

The rest in a nut shell: A/C & heat [removable when needed], CD Stereo, 40ft rope lighting and my laptop with a 21" dual monitor that will mount next to the companion way, great for watching movies. Just need to find a directional wi-fi antennea to pick up the signal from the club/restaurant thats 200ft. away. All this for a whopping $140/mo. slip fee.:D

Any suggestions on the wi-fi...start a new thread and give this one back to those that are proud to show their sailing decals/logos and the stories behind them.:)

Thanks for your interest, Joe Diver.

Loren
 
Sep 6, 2011
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txcat22 said:
Any suggestions on the wi-fi...start a new thread and give this one back to those that are proud to show their sailing decals/logos and the stories behind them.:)

Thanks for your interest, Joe Diver.

Loren
Definitely needs a different thread but this seems to be a popular choice: http://islandtimepc.com/marine_wifi.html. Here are quite a few to choose from.

Btw great job on the graphic! SC
 
Nov 9, 2008
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Pearson-O'Day 290 Portland Maine
Thanks for the accolades. Always nice for your handiwork to be appreciated. I've had (and still have) the original paper taped over my calendar across from my desk, taped over the high-color photos of somebody else's skylights. And there it will stay. Oh, and as long is it's sailing involved . . . high jack away!
 
Mar 18, 2007
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Hunter 28.5 cedar creek lake, tx
wifi

txcat22: google cantenna. you will find one that can be purchased. I used one for a year with great results. Stays inside so no holes for cable.

sailcruiser: love the avitar picture. nuf said!
 
Mar 19, 2011
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Catalina C25 Eagle Mountain Lake
..start a new thread and give this one back to those that are proud to show their sailing decals/logos and the stories behind them.:)
That would be an interesting thread or blog to follow....documenting how you do it, cope with the small space, overcome obstacles, innovative solutions....I'd keep up with it....
 
Sep 6, 2011
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rgallagher said:
txcat22: google cantenna. you will find one that can be purchased. I used one for a year with great results. Stays inside so no holes for cable.

sailcruiser: love the avitar picture. nuf said!
Thanks rgallagher, that was one of our full moon cruises that happened to also have a great sunset. I love sailing under a full moon. :). SC
 
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