Ski Boat Forum
Buy and Sell => Boat Parts Wanted => Topic started by: Greg on December 21, 2009, 08:55:49 PM
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Are there any old or reproduction American Skier Decals available? The decals on my boat could use replacing!
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Ron used to have some transom decals. I used one of the online companies for my father's 77 side lettering decals.
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My inventory of decals is getting very low, and have been out of the large hull side old style "Bubble graphics" for years now. Post a specific decal request & I will go in the parts room for a look.
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Ron, I would love to buy either the American Skier Girl emblem that was on rear side of the hull or the stickers that say American Skier Competition Ski Boat on the transom. When I bought my 82' it didn't have either of these stickers. I'm really after the transom sticker.
Thanks,
phil
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If anyone has any known locations/websites to get the side lettering (bubble style I believe) for an 84 American Skier I'm all ears. I'm going to try and get mine back into shape before this summer.
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Messer
My neighbor does vinyl decals and could probably make that decal, I think it would be the same as my 85. The only difference is it would be a two piece decal (the original is black and white on one vinyl sheet, this would be a black background decal and a white overlay decal). For that matter, any decal shop could make any decal needed with a good enough picture or the original to make a pattern. I'll ask him how much it would cost to make one and then just add shipping.
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Hi I would be intrested in getting a set of the american skier girl and a transom sticker. If you need pics I have some of what I need. Thanks Jim.
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Brandon, let us all know. I'm sure this will come up again. I might even order a pair for my father.
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The graphic on the hull side aft was called the "Shield Decal" early models had the Girl. later models have the Advance.
I have no shield decals left, but will consider a run if the demand grows
The bubble style hull side (large) decals are also gone.
I did find a couple of the American Skier bubble script transom decals of 3 different colors.
I have several of the modern "slanted block" transom decals, and misc. other "modern decals & safety warnings
The easy answer is your local sign shop who prints vinyl graphics, the down side is that they print with water based inks and do not hold up to the weather very good. This is why boat companies use "die-cut" graphics, not only because they are more economical due to the nature of "die-cutting" but they use much better inks. However the minimum order is quite large.
As the site grows that "critical mass" number may be reached to justify ordering again.
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I have no shield decals left, but will consider a run if the demand grows
count me in..
I did find a couple of the American Skier bubble script transom decals of 3 different colors.
I would like to purchase one from you in white if you are willing to sell them.
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I talked to my neighbor, he said it won't be a problem but I have to show him what they look like to get an idea on cost. I only can get him the bubble style from the mid 80's, but with a good enough image from a digital camera, he could do anything. The advantage of him having a "crayon rub" or an original to duplicate is there is more than likely sun fade so you want the exact decal to cover this back up. And again, any decal with more than one color would be "layered" vinyl decals, not a single ink printed decal.
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Brandon,
I appreciate you asking your friend. I am interested.. as well as others. I have an 84 so the plain ol white 'bubble style" is my preference. If it looks like yours when all is said and odne then i think I'll like it. As soon as he mentions a price let me (us) know. Thanks again!
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By the way, if Ron still has, or wants to make these decals, buy them from him as he is the reason everyone is looking for them to begin with. With all the advice and knowledge he is offering, we may need to start a tip jar!
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I would love to purchase the Bubble Script transom decals. Ultimately looking for the white bubble script decals for the Sides.
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I would love the Shield Decal as well as the Bubble Script for the American skier, I have a 1979 with these decals and my shield is faded and on the RH side i have a few damaged letters, minor dock scrapes from prior owner.
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I will try to determine who the OEM vender was after the first of the year & see if by chance they still have the artwork.
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What is the name of the font used for the "American Skier" side decal (bubble style)? Also, I have seen a few boats with "American Skier" on the stern and "Competitiion Ski Boat" underneath, does anyone know the font on that? Thanks for all!
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I've seen it mentioned as "Bubble Script" but there are probably a hundred variations......
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The "Bubble Script", Shield, "block style" American Skier are all custom artist created letter styles, not a common font as we are now accustomed to since the advent of the computer. Remember these were created before computers were commonplace the old-fasioned way.
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...can someone direct me to my easy button?
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Can anyone tell me what year / model the side decals on my boat are from??? See my profile picture... My boat is a 1991 Advance, but I dont think these decals are correct for that year/model. I like 'em well enough, but am curious as to which year they actually for and what the side decals on a 91 Advance are supposed to look like. Thanks in advance!
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I can't seem to get the pic any bigger to see the letters.......
there were 2 styles the bubble letters '87 and older
and the slant style '88 and newer
Dan T
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I tried to get the picture bigger as well & couldn't but was too embarrassed to admit it, figured it was me.
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He has a pic in the gallery, here is the direct link: http://velvet1.homeip.net:8080/~amskier/forum/index.php?action=mgallery;sa=media;id=212 (http://velvet1.homeip.net:8080/~amskier/forum/index.php?action=mgallery;sa=media;id=212)
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Thanks Phil... It says American Skier on the hull side of course, but there is no shield on either side. I know the decals were replaced to match WVU colors and I believe (almost positive) the decals are not the correct year. They are yellow (matches the lettering & the pin striping) and are slanted, leaning right, with thin lines forward and thicker lines aft till they make a solid block at the stern / transom corner.
Not THAT big of a deal cause I think they look awesome and are pretty individualistic since I dont think anyone one else has 'em... But, I am curious nevertheless... Thanks again!
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I finally met up with my neighbor to discuss making the "bubble" style side decals. He said he can make a set for $200 plus the shipping cost. They will be white letters with a black outline. Note these WILL NOT be a two color decal, but a "layered" white decal placed over the black outline decal to make one. The $200 is for a set of two to do both sides. He will be making a crayon rub from a boat to duplicate the size, although I don't know if the size varied thru the years. If any other decals are needed, he can make whatever is needed with a really good digital picture and/or a crayon rub so let me know. For that matter, the colors of the lettering could also be changed, pretty much unlimited options. If anyone is interested, let me know and we can get them going. If anyone has a good image of the shield decals, he has a vendor that we can price to see what the "printed" decal would be for those. (To make a "layered" decal with that fine detail would be very fragile an probably not hold up well.)
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Brandon, I have the shield decal on the original build/purchase sheet that I could scan and email to you if needed. Just let me know. Dont know what size it would have to be, but Im guessing he could resize it.
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I apologize if I'm asking a question that has already been answered but does anyone know where I could get at least two of the slanted block (white) American Skier decals that go on either side of the trailer tongue? I need to sand blast and re-paint this winter and want to be able to replace the existing stickers. At one time, I had an extra one and put it on the rear window of my truck - looked great...until my father put a fifth-wheel travel trailer through it. I was more bummed about losing the sticker than having to replace the window... Anyway, thanks for the help.
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Ron Tanis should have a decal or two...
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Thanks! Ron hooked me up with the decals.