Please help me help the "Hooptie Deux"

[James Shadle]

I am nearing the completion of The Hooptie Deux Redux II and need your help.

For the first time I'm going to letter my boat with it's name - Hooptie Deux.

The sides of the boat are being painted an ivory color with a touch of metal flake.
The seat accent color is forest green.

I need suggestions on font style and color.

The same font will be used for my vessel numbers.

Here is a link to the third installment of my Hooptie Deux Redux II blog posts.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...dux-Two-Part-3

[Christopher Miller]

James, Never having seen the boat in person, I'm not exactly sure what I would choose. But I think forest green might look good to be consistent with the seat accents, and I would probably use an italic font.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I think a touch of "Spoonbill" pink would be nice in the letters...perhaps as a drop shadow (with black outline). Or black letters with pink highlights. Again, I don't mean a "girlie" pink but a "Spoonbill" pink Here's a quick and dirty example (not sure what the name will "officially be!):

BTW the font is "Dauphin" which is french for dolphin...perfect match for Tampa Bay!

[Brendan Dozier]

Never seen the Hooptie Deux in person, but have enjoyed reading the stories and legends of this historic sea vessel.

The interior work is really looking good.

The font name is Zapfino
(Not sure the reg. number is correct, just kind of guessed at it from pictures)

[Marina Scarr]

As much as I love pink, I like Brendan's version b/c the green maches the accent striples on the seats and it's upscale yet understated.

[Daniel Cadieux]

The font Brendan chose is very, very nice!!

[Fred Canter]

Looks to be coming along fine and with some luck i may see this in person at some some point! I like what Brendan has shown. My only comment is to check on the font for the vessel numbers. In the past, and from a quick search now, FL followed(s) the U.S. Coast Guard 33CFR173.27 guide requiring 3" block style letters in a contrasting color for the vessel number. Just throwing this out so you may check and save yourself a headache.

[Hazel Grant]

using pink fits the birds, but not the captain.....like the idea of the dark green and also B's font.

[Julie Kenward]

I'm pretty upset that your boat looks nicer than my living room.

[Jay Gould]

Having had the pleasure of spending a few days on the HD, I think that Brendan's font is too delicate.

James, what are the outside dimensions for the sign? That would help in designing the lettering.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi James, personally I think Brendan's proposal is along the right lines and has a nice feel to it, however you can go the other way too. Just be careful on the Green & Yellow you choose!!!

[James Shadle]

Having had the pleasure of spending a few days on the HD, I think that Brendan's font is too delicate.

James, what are the outside dimensions for the sign? That would help in designing the lettering.

Between 32 to 42 inches wide, 6 to 8 inches high.

[James Shadle]

Thanks everyone.
Right now I'm leaning towards Daniel's font.
Forest Green with possibly a Gold outline or drop shadow, close to Steve's Green/Yellow suggestion.