1975 SN graphics
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Printed Date: April-25-2024 at 10:06am
Topic: 1975 SN graphics
Posted By: pontique
Subject: 1975 SN graphics
Date Posted: November-29-2016 at 3:20pm
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I am restoring a 1975 SN and I want to restore the original graphics. I have seen old post of people who had created viynl decals for the sides and transom. Does anyone have contact information for these producers, if they are still available? Thanks! |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-29-2016 at 4:57pm
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Todd, I believe what you have read about are masks for paint and not decals. Do you have any of the original graphics on the boat that can be traced? A vinyl sign shop can cut the masks for you from a tracing. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: pontique
Date Posted: November-29-2016 at 6:25pm
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Thanks so much for your reply. I bought one of the two 50th anniversary boats and it has different graphics, so I have nothing to trace. There was a guy named Al Thomas that produced decal sets for all the older boats. I can't find his contact info, and I am not sure he is still doing it. Thanks! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-29-2016 at 6:37pm
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Todd, There are no graphics still on the hull? Even faint? How about some pictures. Considering you want to restore the boat, I highly suggest pursuing paint rather than vinyl. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-29-2016 at 6:57pm
| 50th anniversary boats? Only 2 made? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 9:13am
One of these?  Todd, If your boat is one of these, there is a tread discussing them and the "story" about only two being made. I'll see if I can find the thread. The thread is interesting and if I remember correctly our member Art who worked for CC building them back then comments that the boats in question never came from the factory with those graphics. Pictures please! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
TRBenj wrote:Posted By: pontique
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 9:46am
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That's my new boat. I am the third owner. The story from the first owner is that it came from the factory as is. I don't know. I would love to get the real scoop. Do you know of anyone that has graphics available? Thanks! |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 10:07am
While Pete's looking, you can read this link  http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28858&PN=1&title=stars-stripes-ski-nautique" rel="nofollow - Stars and Stripes SN |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 10:43am
Ken, Thanks, I did find it but late to post the link due to all the pages I was reading through!! Todd, It seems that the contention is the custom graphics were done at West Coast CC and not the factory. At least it isn't another Cypress Gardens boat!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: pontique
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 12:42pm
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Wow! Thanks so much! That is a lot of info. I appreciate it. I want to restore the graphics to the "original". Any help is much appreciated. Thanks! |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 1:07pm
| I think there is a healthy amount of skepticism as to the (factory) originality of that boat... Or the existence of any limited edition 50th anniversary boats. If Art can't corroborate that story, I'm not sure who can. |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 4:28pm
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Todd, If you want the boat to look like the "stars and stripes" SN pictured above, you're pretty much on your own. There is no vinyl graphic set to purchase, and if you have nothing to trace, the only thing you could do is to ratio the stencil down of what is available for masking and do a custom paint job. Huge job... If it was original to begin with, the graphic was painted. Are their no signs of paint at all on the boat? Pics?? ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: pontique
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 8:24pm
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Thanks for the reply. I don't want it to look like it does now, but I want to restore it to the original factory graphic. If you have any ideas, let me know. Thanks! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 8:25pm
------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 8:45pm
| Pete, scroll up or re-read the other thread? That's his boat! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 9:06pm
Tim, Scroll up or re-read. That's my post with the picture!!  I guess I wasn't clear enough and you misunderstood my request for pictures. The picture I posted is NOT the current condition of the boat. It would be nice to see the current condition of the graphics even though they aren't original. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-30-2016 at 9:13pm
Pete, perhaps my reading comprehension is too literal but this seems pretty clear to me?
Check the diaries. The "anniversary boat" has been for sale for some time and was recently marked as sold. He mentioned the graphic style being the issue, not the condition. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 8:35am
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Todd, The reason I asked for a picture is to get a look at what you currently have on the hull. If the stripes on the hull sides are still visable, they can be masked by hand for paint. It's the "Ski Nautique" graphic that will be a challenge since even if the lettering is still there, we know it's not the correct size and style like the original. As mentioned, post some close up pictures so we can get an idea of what's still there. There's a chance that one of our members would trace his "Ski Nautique" lettering and send it to you. Then, a paint mask can be cut from the tracing by a vinyl sign shop. I'm happy to hear you want to take the boat back to the original!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: pontique
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 10:18am
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OK. Thanks! The picture that is posted in this thread is a current picture of the boat. I can get some more pics, but it will be latter. I believe the stripes are correct, and only the letters are wrong. That would be unbelievable if someone was willing to trace the correct lettering! The paint mask is also a great idea. Please let me know how I can help, and to pay for expenses. Thanks again! |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 11:06am
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I'm confused Todd, What are you saying "IS" the correct graphic for the hull sides on your boat? The PO of your boat went through an arduous discussion on the fact that the "stars and stripes" graphic was original, including those flames on the transom deck.... What do you think its supposed to look like? ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 12:07pm
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It sounds like he wants to make it original as all other 75's, how the factory would have done it if it was not a custom/1 or 2 off boat. Which would be like this of course unless it was a Disney Boat with smaller lettering   ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: pontique
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 12:48pm
| I am wanting it to look like the brochure picture. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 8:09pm
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Todd, Be patient with a member willing to trace their hull graphics but another idea came to mind. Maybe there's a member close to you that will allow you to go for a visit and trace their graphics? Hopefully someone will speak up. If ether works out, and you take the tracing to a sign shop, it would be great if you could get a copy of the digital file they create and get it to Keith. It sure would be a fantastic addition in the misc. reference section. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 8:19pm
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One more FYI! It looks like the hull side graphics on the SN's were the same shape from 74 to 79.. I mention this since it will broaden the available boats to look for. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-01-2016 at 10:22pm
| I would include 73 and maybe some 72's as well. Stripes are a little different but lettering is basically the same. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 6:12am
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Todd, I went into the sites diary section, entered 1974 to 1979, and Ski Nautique. and 46 pages of member boats came up. I only went through 25 of the pages but found 9 boats in Texas that may be close to you. The diary listings are organized from the last date updated so the deeper you go in the pages there's a greater chance that the listings aren't current. Still, you could try to PM some of the owners to see if they still have the SN with the graphics you could trace. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 8:41am
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If you have trouble getting a stencil this may help...what the old sign guys did before digital. Get an old slide projector or you may know some ones you can borrow ... look for a good picture of what you won’t taken square on of the lettering/graphics you need, have a slide made up and project onto the boat, then all you need to know the overall sizes they should be to focus the right size or adjust to fit a gap in the graphics . Then mask up the image and paint. Best done at dusk on. Good luck with your boat. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 11:52am
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Below is a link to a great thread on doing the Graphics. Like Pete mentioned, it would really be great if you provided the electronic files of the artwork for others to use in the future. Jeff Toro's 77' Resto Graphics: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14167&KW=air+brush&PN=1&title=77-graphics-resto-update" rel="nofollow - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14167&KW=air+brush&PN=1&title=77-graphics-resto-update I would also check with N3Boatworks as they may have masks available for the letters. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 12:09pm
http://www.n3boatworks.com/" rel="nofollow - N3 boatworks ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 12:26pm
| Not N3, they have Indy Marine and Autobody do that work for them. DrCc had his rainbow 78 re-graphic'd there. |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 12:42pm
Dr Stevens not CC knuckles ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 12:49pm
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But I don't have a Rainbow. The boat in question ( I believe ) came from the factory with the small 1/2 scale lettering. And, on the '73 models the "q" extended lower. So they are not all the same. ------------- Keep it....from sinkin' |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 12:52pm
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The other Nautique doctor, my apologies! Small lettering as seen on a few other 75's seems plausible for an anniversary boat of sorts. I suspect if he wanted to recreate the large lettering, he could get 98% of the way there with a tracing from '73... |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 12:59pm
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And '73's lettering are placed further forward. ------------- Keep it....from sinkin' |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 2:38pm
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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38405&PN=1&title=1975-rainbow-nautique" rel="nofollow - Indymarine rainbow restoration 1st page about halfway down. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 4:07pm
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does this have to be done in the next 4 months? find the thread on the river ruckus (reunion section) book a flight to Orlando, meet some of these people you are trusting for advice and bring a pencil. I have it on good authority that one 75 will be there and available for tracing. That boat has been repainted once already, but it's a pretty close replication of original. good chance there will be more than one and you can pick your model. worse case scenario, you come to a cool party and spend a few days riding in (or behind) some other boats. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-02-2016 at 5:33pm
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+1 on what Adam says, you or your boat can get the art work you desperately need ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |