subject: Low Cost Tips To Increase Your Boat's Attractiveness [print this page] Just as with a home, there is always some project or upgrade that you could do to help improve your boat. Unfortunately, the disposable cash is not always available for these projects, so the thrifty boat owner has to look for some different approaches.
Change the Look & Feel
Cosmetic changes can make any boat or vehicle feel new again. With a fresh coat of wax and a new set of boat decals, you can turn heads on the water. Boat decals are a great way to change the look of your vessel and give it a facelift -- without going broke. You can have your boat's name, berth, and registration numbers embossed on the hull while personalizing the style, lettering, and adding graphics.
A stylish set of line boat decals, like barbed wire, chains, flames, or lightening might be the perfect addition. Graphic kits can cover most of the hull in a unique, cohesive design from bow to stern. Inside the boat, deck graphics can spice up the view you get from the captain's chair.
Boat decals can really change the character of a boat and make an old one feel new again. Popular ones include patriotic boat decals and tribute boat decals. Proudly displaying your patriotism or putting an everlasting reminder of loved ones past will help create that bond with a vessel. Decals can also be added to any area of the boat, from the hull or deck, and even the windshield and stern.
Pinstriping Always Works
The art of pin striping works just as well on boats as it does for other vehicles. Everything from roll out vinyl pinstripes to custom hand drawn striping is available for boats. Vinyl patterns can be affixed to the hull, or an artist can paint them on freehand -- both options look amazing. They allow you to differentiate your boat from everything else on the water without being over the top. A discrete set of lines will add a subtle touch that will enhance the enjoyment of the boat.
Most people are surprised at how easy it is to apply pinstripes. With high quality pinstriping material and a little know-how, it's fast and simple to apply pinstripes to your boat that will look great for years to come. First, the surface must be extremely clean -- this involves using solvent cleaners and alcohol, not just water.
Once the surface is clean, you'll peel back a small portion of the pinstripe tape backing and place it where you want the pinstripe to begin. Then, peel back the backing in sections and lay the pinstripe evenly across your boat. It may take a try or two to get the line perfectly straight, but applying pinstripes yourself costs only a fraction of what you would pay a boat graphic professional.
Changing the appearance of a boat is about breathing new life into a trusted vessel. In tough economic times, making small changes that result in a great impact just make sense.
by: Christine Harrell
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