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Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Threadfin Salmon wrap - Maryborough, Queensland here
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Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Threadfin Salmon wrap - Maryborough, Queensland here
Edgewater 320cc Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna boat wrap for Deep Blue Boats - Gold Coast, Queensland here
Kraken, Octopus Boat Wrap - Bribe Island, Queensland more
3 of the 4 boats we wrapped onsite in Vanuatu for Ocean Blue Fishing [links]
Reef Fish Boat Wrap - Hervery Bay, Queensland here
While there are several manufacturers of wrapping vinyl, two that are used by most pros are 3M’s Wrap Film Series 1080 and Avery Dennison’s Supreme Wrapping Film SW900. 3M’s website lists 269 variations of Series 1080, in enough colors and finishes (including metallic) to satisfy just about anyone. Series 1080 is one of the most popular wraps for marine use. A standard roll is 60 inches wide, up to 50 yards long—so unless you’re wrapping a megayacht, it’s more likely any seams will run longitudinally somewhere between chine and gunwale. (Expert wrappers can make an overlapped joint that’s almost invisible.) Avery Dennison makes SW900 in more than 100 colors and effects, including some cool metallic films. [links]
Nothing, but vinyl is sometimes cheaper and quicker, and is being chosen by more and more yacht owners as a replacement for linear polyurethane and other traditional finishes for hulls, decks, interiors, and even cabin furniture. I’ll come clean right up front: I’m not totally comfortable with this. I’m an old-fashioned guy who worked on a boatyard paint crew, back when paint came in one can and was applied with a brush. (I used to think this made me a Luddite, but recently I’ve been corrected: I’m actually a Neo-Luddite. Google it.) Maybe I’m all wet too, as wet as foul-weather gear in hurricane season. Fiberglass boats are really fiberglass-reinforced plastic; they’re skinned with gelcoat, another plastic; and linear polyurethane paint is, yep, plastic. So, with all this hardcore plasticity going on, what’s the difference if the boat’s also covered with stretchy, colorful vinyl? And even “plastic” itself is such a vague term, isn’t it? What’s my problem? Maybe I need to get out more. [links]
Cost isn’t the only advantage. To many yacht owners, time is money, and they’d rather be enjoying their boats than have them laid up in the yard for months getting shiny new topsides sprayed on. Wrapping gets the boat back in service quicker, and the owner having fun sooner. For yachts in the charter biz, shorter refits are even more important. Should the topsides come out on the short end of a bad docking or a rambunctious launch driver, vinyl is easier to repair than LP, too, and vinyl advocates claim the material is more UV-resistant than paint.
Wild vinyl graphics like this are often cheaper than paint. more
So where do you start if vinyl turns out to be your final choice? We talk of “vinyl wrapping,” but while most of the stuff that comes off the roll and onto the boat is PVC, some of it isn’t. Some wraps are actually polyolefins, among the world’s most commonly used plastics; polyethylene and polypropylene are both polyolefins. (Most Tupperware is low-density polyethylene, a safe plastic for food storage; so is Saran Wrap.) What difference does all this make to the end user? In practice, not much, but it explains why some wraps are fine for interior use—wood-grain designs for covering joinery, for example—but won’t hold up outside, while others can be used anywhere. There are even wraps for lining swimming pools and Jacuzzis. The important thing is to match the wrap with its use, something an experienced wrapper will know. here
Wrapping vinyl incorporates a protective surface layer to improve UV and abrasion resistance. Vinyl is softer than gelcoat or linear polyurethane, and even with the protective laminate is more susceptible to damage from sunlight, abrasion (e.g., from fenders) or impact (e.g., the tender or club launch coming alongside too hard). Fishermen need to be careful with the gaff; wakeboarders and waterskiiers have to watch their gear, too.
We take your project from concept through installation.
Wrapping your boat is a safe, effective alternative to traditional Marine paints, which are toxic to marine life. more
If you already love the color of your boat, and just need to make it special with a custom designed name or matching boot stripes, or you want to complete your color change with your boat name and port of call, CRD Wraps is your one stop shop. The versatility of vinyl has also given us the chance to provide a wide array of custom services to our clients, so let your imagination sail away.
Tint World ® expert professionals can help you choose from our many marine wraps and boat decals, and our project coordinators will assist you throughout the entire process. Schedule an appointment for a FREE consultation and estimate. more
Tint World ® has provided boat window tinting for over 25 years and we have the experience, skills and tools necessary to get the job done right. Our professional service technicians are trained for marine window tinting applications and styling services. Boat and RV glass often comes with some degree of factory tint although it usually does not supply adequate heat and glare reduction or privacy and does not eliminate harmful UV rays that cause fading.
Don’t just drive it, jazz it up and make it your own with bright, colorful boat wraps and boat decals. With today’s technology, boat wraps can even cover most of your windows without limiting visibility. more
We work around your schedule to complete marine wrap installations in a manner that is least disruptive to your business. Tint World ® has the capacity to complete boat wrap installations during the day, night, or on weekends.