Help with V-20 emblem /

[peiserma]

hmm. I've always loved the look of stainless, but I think plastic would last even longer in this application. If you go aluminum, you might want to get it anodized. What is the final size of this emblem?

[Destroyer]

Ok, once again I'm confused.. (and once again that's normal).. so help an old salt out.. what is it that you're going to do with these V emblems? Are you planning to mount them to your boat, sell them here, sell them on the internet...what?

If all you want is a set of decals made out of vinyl for your boat then look at the various threads here. One of our members has a sign shop and makes them. For an extra few bucks he will even laminate them so they will last even longer (about 20 years). I've bought them and put them on my boat and they look great. Very professional, quick turn around and easy to apply. So if that's all you're looking for then that's the route I'd go. I forget what they cost, but I know it was less than half a hundred.

Look up threads from JTinker on this site. This is my boat with the decals he made:

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[Macrenovations]

If I go aluminum it will have to be anodized black to match the old ones or SS. I will pull my old set out to measure and let you know but they will be made to the same size.

I know a lot of people will wonder why go though the trouble , Just like the look of the real emblem instead of the decals.That and I'm just plan NUTS

[Destroyer]

I suspect that you're laboring under a false assumption. The original emblems were decals, not raised emblems. If you look carefully at the first pic I posted you can see where the original decal was, and all that remained of it. But it wasn't a raised emblem. I agree that an emblem would look crazy good, but it won't be original.

[draglink]

Check out this website. This guy is very well known and trusted on the ClassicMako website. He can make anything from custom instrument panels to boat name/emblem/placards. Dont know about aluminum but he is excellent with plastics.

He goes by ScottC on classicmako.com

vebsite-- http://vectorled.com/

[Macrenovations]

Hey Destroyer just looked at a few older 70's models it's funny some have the decals and others have the factory plastic ones as well had the large side Wellcraft logo in plastics which I have only a few small chunks that where still rivet to the side's. Looked a little bit more it appears Wellcraft made a few commercial V-20's that came with the raised panel plastic. Why did they make theses to drive me nuts looking for something only a hand full came with no-wonder I can't find them. Thanks for the info with out it I would have not know or looked a little more in to it. Still plan on making them maybe even the side ones not sure why just because I guess.

[Raymiltier]

Mac is right. My 1974 V has the plastic emblems. They are intact but I would love to find a source for a couple of new ones.

[Macrenovations]

Ray I will let everyone know when the first ones are done and what the price will be. Did your v have the side ones still intact. I only have a few pc left

[redfordguy]

My 74 also has the plastic V badges on the side as well as plastic wellcraft badges on the rear of the hull!!! I would be interested in purchasing both sets. My wellcraft badges are gone but the v's are still perfect but showing their age. Keep me posted

[Raymiltier]

Sweet! Yeah both of mine were fully intact but I only had the two on either side of the cuddy. The Wellcraft emblems and lettering on either side were gone except for pieces. Anyone know of a source for those