The Long Run, by Capt. Bill Pike (continued)
So what’s the problem, Dr. Smith?
Power & Motoryacht’s Deputy Editor, Jason Y. Wood, attends Prestige Exclusive Days at the Jeanneau Prestige factory in Les Herbiers, France.
Thinking of a unique name for your new boat can be tough, that’s why we created a Boat Name Generator. Try it here. ▶ Finishing
Outline In Black. After finishing up with the white paint and removing the transparent tape that facilitated its application, Larry applies more tape, albeit both
A Magic Trick?
“Do you want a period after the abbreviation for Florida?” Larry asks. A piece of perfectly circular punctuation ensues. I mean, PERFECT!
No Glitches Yet.
As he fills in the letters for the hailing port, it’s obvious that Larry uses the smallest finger of his right hand for steadying. Notice that the paint overcoats the transparent tape in many spots.
Motor Oil?
A few of the expensive brushes that make up the tools of Larry’s trade. Oddly enough, he uses plain old motor oil to keep the hairs or bristles supple. Not a lot of oil, he says—just enough.
Easy Does It.
With a steady hand, Larry fills in the chalked-on letters after applying lengths of transparent adhesive tape along the spiled guidelines that he started with, top and bottom. The point of the tape is to make sure that each letter, when completed, is precisely as tall as the ones adjoining it.
The Paint.
Popular with professional sign painters and graphic artists alike for 60 years, Sign Painters’ 1Shot is a tough, alkyd enamel that Larry says he uses on all sorts of vessels, from tugboats to megayachts.
Just Five Minutes!
Larry “free hands” the letters with the chalk. Look ma, no straight edge! And hey, guess how long it takes to finish outlining: Betty Jane II, Jacksoville, FL. Five minutes flat!
The Long Run, by Capt. Bill Pike (continued)
The Long Run, by Capt. Bill Pike (continued)
The Long Run, by Capt. Bill Pike (continued)
The Long Run, by Capt. Bill Pike (continued)
The Long Run, by Capt. Bill Pike (continued)
So what’s the problem, Dr. Smith?
The Long Run, by Capt. Bill Pike (continued)
Power & Motoryacht’s Deputy Editor, Jason Y. Wood, attends Prestige Exclusive Days at the Jeanneau Prestige factory in Les Herbiers, France.
Thinking of a unique name for your new boat can be tough, that’s why we created a Boat Name Generator. Try it here. ▶ Finishing
Outline In Black. After finishing up with the white paint and removing the transparent tape that facilitated its application, Larry applies more tape, albeit both
A Magic Trick?
“Do you want a period after the abbreviation for Florida?” Larry asks. A piece of perfectly circular punctuation ensues. I mean, PERFECT!
No Glitches Yet.
As he fills in the letters for the hailing port, it’s obvious that Larry uses the smallest finger of his right hand for steadying. Notice that the paint overcoats the transparent tape in many spots.
Motor Oil?
A few of the expensive brushes that make up the tools of Larry’s trade. Oddly enough, he uses plain old motor oil to keep the hairs or bristles supple. Not a lot of oil, he says—just enough.
Easy Does It.
With a steady hand, Larry fills in the chalked-on letters after applying lengths of transparent adhesive tape along the spiled guidelines that he started with, top and bottom. The point of the tape is to make sure that each letter, when completed, is precisely as tall as the ones adjoining it.
The Paint.
Popular with professional sign painters and graphic artists alike for 60 years, Sign Painters’ 1Shot is a tough, alkyd enamel that Larry says he uses on all sorts of vessels, from tugboats to megayachts.
Just Five Minutes!
Larry “free hands” the letters with the chalk. Look ma, no straight edge! And hey, guess how long it takes to finish outlining: Betty Jane II, Jacksoville, FL. Five minutes flat!
