Internet search seems to provide a lot of options these days, ranging from expensive (cast) to relatively trivial (small laser engraved tags).
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: For example
Builders plate
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Answered, and thanks!
Another option would be etched brass. I made badges that way in the past.
Now that so many folks (others, not me) seem to be making all sorts of stuff via 3D printing, I wonder if this older thread might be reborn? New era! Newer technology! As the saying goes...
I would still like to have a plaque similar to another newer O-34 that I know of.
Given that EY closed its doors in 1990, there is no practical reason to make one exactly like one of the factory variations over the years.
Maybe something like this nice example provided to me from another owner here.
I would only take out the line about "made in Mexico" put in something like "Olson 34".
Not sure if or how I might change the formatting, but would likely keep the logo and font, otherwise. I would designate the Olson logo with the class emblem (capital O, in Revel font)
Perhaps use this Ericson Olson factory design, somehow? https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/new-ericson-olson-decal.89/
To all of your Vikings: Happy New Year!
I would still like to have a plaque similar to another newer O-34 that I know of.
Given that EY closed its doors in 1990, there is no practical reason to make one exactly like one of the factory variations over the years.
Maybe something like this nice example provided to me from another owner here.
I would only take out the line about "made in Mexico" put in something like "Olson 34".
Not sure if or how I might change the formatting, but would likely keep the logo and font, otherwise. I would designate the Olson logo with the class emblem (capital O, in Revel font)
Perhaps use this Ericson Olson factory design, somehow? https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/new-ericson-olson-decal.89/
To all of your Vikings: Happy New Year!
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I am now considering having a plaque made for our boat. This thread has ebbed and flowed, but seems to be in 'slack water' now.
Anyone else thinking about a plaque?
Anyone else thinking about a plaque?
Just an update on the "laser engraved" plaques that I posted about, wow, four years ago .
Whether mounted inside or outside in the weather, the laser-oxidized lettering still looks fresh.
I opted for bronze as the material, which looked to me just like brass when new. And still does on the ones mounted inside. The one mounted outside on Wild's pedestal has been out in the salt air and spray for two years and looks more "bronzey" now, and has acquired a bit of patina. Which might be a caution to some, or some might like that. I haven't made any effort to clean either of these. Wow, really looks worse in the photo than in real life. May have to apply some polish to that. (As if there were such a thing on board...)
Having gone through the process of labelingtwo three boats now, I've found that matching fonts can be a little difficult. Each vendor seems to have a different set of fonts available, though some may work with you to find "your" font if they have time. If you really want to get it just right, you may have to compose it at home and send the entire thing to the vendor, including the lettering, as a single piece of art.
( I was a bit pressed for time when I ordered Wild's plates. Thought I could always "improve" them later, if needed. The main consideration was I wanted me, or a passenger, to be able to read the numbers at the radio station, with or without glasses.)
Whether mounted inside or outside in the weather, the laser-oxidized lettering still looks fresh.
I opted for bronze as the material, which looked to me just like brass when new. And still does on the ones mounted inside. The one mounted outside on Wild's pedestal has been out in the salt air and spray for two years and looks more "bronzey" now, and has acquired a bit of patina. Which might be a caution to some, or some might like that. I haven't made any effort to clean either of these. Wow, really looks worse in the photo than in real life. May have to apply some polish to that. (As if there were such a thing on board...)
Having gone through the process of labeling
( I was a bit pressed for time when I ordered Wild's plates. Thought I could always "improve" them later, if needed. The main consideration was I wanted me, or a passenger, to be able to read the numbers at the radio station, with or without glasses.)
I am. Did you go forward in this? What did you decide on?
I still want one, but other chores and duties are limiting my time somewhat. Soon comes the winter "off season" and this should work it's way up the priority list.
See what you think of this. https://www.plaquemaker.com/reimport?ord=591685. Still in progress. Could be better, for sure, but not bad for designed on their website
I like it. I would make some small changes for our particular *model, but the essentials are there. Do you see a need/desire to also put in the year of your boat's build?
What material? I also was not able to quickly see the overall size, width and height. Probably missed that part,
Thanks again!
*a friend with an E 34-2, often kids me about owning Ericson's red-headed stepchild...
What material? I also was not able to quickly see the overall size, width and height. Probably missed that part,
Thanks again!
*a friend with an E 34-2, often kids me about owning Ericson's red-headed stepchild...
Ha, maybe so but "Erik the Red" was a noted Viking sailor/explorer - you're in good company!I like it. I would make some small changes for our particular *model, but the essentials are there. Do you see a need/desire to also put in the year of your boat's build?
What material? I also was not able to quickly see the overall size, width and height. Probably missed that part,
Thanks again!
*a friend with an E 34-2, often kids me about owning Ericson's red-headed stepchild...
Size was per original dimension in the thread 4.25" x 1.625", steel wiht a bronze finish. So they wanted $69 for that, which is more than I'm willing to spend. Goes down to $29 for a luggage tag size (4x2) but I think that's too small. I'd go with a quality non-custom one, if we could find one. The hunt goes on.
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When I get to the ordering point I will ask them about the quality and thickness of the bronze. I would hate to have rust appearing later.
That's real money for sure, but perhaps not too bad in a world where a small dinner out for the two of us routinely goes over $35. And worse yet it's a bit less than half our monthly Comcast billing. (sigh)
I strongly suspect it's steel, with a bronze finish, but worth an ask. There are 2 thickness options.
Dinner for 2 for $35 - be glad you're not in East Coast Portland! I may reconsider. In any case, the design is there for you to customize, just save as a new order.
AdventurousAnton
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I am 100% down for #2 design for my E30+.
That being said, I'd pay the extra money for a cast bronze one.
Same. I'll call this guy and see if he has a lead for us on a maker. https://www.pfnman.com/product-category/cape-dory-bronze-builders-plates/
OK. so i just spoke with the gentleman who sources the Cape Dory maker plates. If we want to go with the cast relief bronze style plaque, we need to get artwork for the design to him.
One time set up fee for the foundry to create a mould would be $350-550. After that, the per plaque cost is around $69. with customization.
Using the CD example, I could envisage, Ericson Yachts across the top, a blank in the upper center for boat model and Hull #, a silhouette of an Ericson hull with BK design delta fin keel, and Irvine CA on the bottom. Something like that.
These are very attractive, high quality, all USA made. Approx. dimensions of the one shown are 4" x 2 3/8"
The etched plate is much simpler. I didn't get into that as much, but similar deal - get him artwork, etc.
Can we get enough folks interested in a relief cast plaque to make that viable? Would make a great stocking stuffer!
if not, Plan B is the flat laser etched plaque. Other thoughts?
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One time set up fee for the foundry to create a mould would be $350-550. After that, the per plaque cost is around $69. with customization.
Using the CD example, I could envisage, Ericson Yachts across the top, a blank in the upper center for boat model and Hull #, a silhouette of an Ericson hull with BK design delta fin keel, and Irvine CA on the bottom. Something like that.
These are very attractive, high quality, all USA made. Approx. dimensions of the one shown are 4" x 2 3/8"
The etched plate is much simpler. I didn't get into that as much, but similar deal - get him artwork, etc.
Can we get enough folks interested in a relief cast plaque to make that viable? Would make a great stocking stuffer!
if not, Plan B is the flat laser etched plaque. Other thoughts?
Eg:
I have seen a couple of late-80's Ericsons and and Olson with this rectangular style. It was fastened on the inside edge/lip of the teak sill at the companionway entry. Since it's been many a year since EY closed their doors, we could mount one anywhere we like.
(On our previous Hinterhoeller-built Niagara 26, the builders plaque was teak-framed and attached to a forward bulkhead in the cabin. It looked great.)
Would the hull number be engraved by the owner of the plaque? Presume so.
Probably just me, but I would like to further have the Model and year on the plaque.
Edit: if mounting this in the inside teak "sill' at the companionway, I would probably want it something durable like bronze, but if mounting it in where it was protected from random kicks and whacks then something in a cast or engraved plastic product would be good. Lots more affordable too.
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AdventurousAnton
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I'm 100% in for a bronze plate.