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What about cool summer T's ... That logo would be very nice on the back of a white T

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JVC,

There have been several people asking about T-Shirts and it is a good idea.
We are looking more into it.

We think the logo attached below might look good on the front of the T-Shirt on the left chest.

And maybe something else on the back.
A few people have submitted some ideas so we are looking at all the options.

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I may as well make my suggestions early.

1. I've noted lately that as we reach certain ages we need 2+ pairs of eyewear and rarely buy a shirt without a pocket to carry our readers. Or whichever pair we're not wearing.

2. Along with reaching these certain ages we tend to shrink a bit in stature and unfortunately the missing height seems to be making us more round.

I'll need doubleXL's, maybe even tripleXL's at the rate I'm going, with pockets over the left chest.:D

The only concern I have is with over 4,000 registered people here... who's funding the carrying of inventory? This won't be like having some extra cool foam key chains around in a little box.

Peter

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T-Shirts are something Joe and I have discussed. It is something I have done a bit of work on but have not had the time to complete. I would like to do the WC logo and tag on the front and something else on the back. Maybe one of my line drawings of a whaler hull or maybe just an other logo. If you had to pick a hull that every one could agree on which hull would it be (not a question that needs answering here)? It still needs to be sorted out but, rest assured there will be goodies coming.

Here is a seek pick at my latest hull drawing. I am doing this one special for a guy who's boats I have always admired. This is a very early drawing and it has been refined much more. I will post it after I am able to show it to the person I did it for.

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Really nice work Jeff.

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How about Whaler Central on the front...
The Roadmap to All Things Boston Whaler on the back....
Pockets are good......

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I would love to have the Whaler Central logo as Joe suggested on the left chest ... and a line drawing of my 18 Outrage on the back. Pocket optional, individual preference.

I would be happy to pay Jeff for a custom line drawing of my boat and pay Joe (the site)for the use of the WC logo, have a few made locally and everyone could have their own custom shirts.

A lot less work for the staff .....maybe a lot of work for Jeff .... whatdayathink ?


Jeff

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JVC,

I agree. I like that too and we have been talking more about the T-Shirts.
I would like the logo on the front and the line drawing of an Outrage on the back.

It is going to be hard to stock every design for the people that want something different on the back.

Even if we just have one T-Shirt, in one color, one logo design, NO pocket (or with pocket), that still means a lot of T-Shirts to stock:
Small
Medium
Large
X Large
XX Large
XXX Large

I don't think any of us have seen "S" since we were born. Heck, I haven't even seen "L" since High School. But, there still might be a need for "S" for some of the kids....

We are still thinking about the T-Shirts, but what about something that "One Size Fits All" ?

How about a MuuMuu ? :o
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Seriously, what about hats?
One size fits all and the logo on the front.
Easy to stock and no special orders....
Not everyone wears hats, but I am guessing that most people that boat in the sun, or fish, do wear hats...

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Hats are a great idea. The wind sometimes gets one so sign me up for two. ;)

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I have a source for cutting vinyl now as well so do can start making WC decals... The shirts are on my list I can see doing a run of just WC shirts and if there is a want for customs I think I have source that can quickly make them.

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I would put my vote for Jeff's line drawing of the classic Outrage on the back of the shirt - Beautiful work Jeff!

Hats are a good idea too. And of course we all need decals. :)

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I would LOVE to see a drawing of the "SLED" (15' sport) but, any whaler design would do (How bout the classic 17' Montauk) on the back. Offering very bright colors for the hats and t-shirts would also keep our member's safer out on the water, with higher visability (important to us who have small boats), just my 2 cents.

mw

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I would buy one.
But since I am suc a new bee I will limit my ideas.
However the web address might be a good idea somewhere.
This would lead people here.
And not make them think it is like bass pro, west marine ect.

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Look for something for WhalerCentral coming in the next couple months.

I am also going to be starting my own line of whaler gear as well. I will be selling shirts sweat shirts, flags, posters, and stickers with art work that I have created already and I will be also doing some custom work. So if you have an image of your boat and want me to create a custom design from that image I can do it from a fee.

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i vote for T-shirts with WC logo on front left breast and possibly same on back but larger or whatever the general consensous is.

if its going to be a sketch of a hull, i would vote Outrage!

a pocket on the front is fine with me, makes no difference with or without.

colors? : no dayglo colors! prefer white or lite grey to reflect the sun.

count me in for a minimum of one shirt, in size XL of course!

maybe an option would be to do a small to medium sized (quantity) run of shirts with a sketch of one model hull on the back. if they move fast, then a second run could be done with a different model on the back. just an idea

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Joe,
Please post a picture of yourself in a Boston Whaler MuuMuu....
I'm sure it would be something we would all enjoy...!;)

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Dan,

I was just in Hawaii and forgot to buy a MuuMuu....
I guess I will have to wait until next trip..... Bummer....... B)

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hey guys go to http://www.Printfection.com

I have shirts for my website through them. You pay nothing!!!!!!!!! It just cost for the customer to buy a shirt and you set how much money you get back in your pocket.


easy way to get everyone t-shirts. and just set the return to zero so no one makes any money or set it to $1 dollar as a donation to the site.

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I'd like the whaler logo (with permission), small, over the pocket, and on the back "ain't nothing like it." It would also be nice in a mumu version.

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Thanks Her's, But, I am working on something similar with cafepress. I am hoping to have it soon and you will be able to get more than just shirts. I hope to have it so one can get WhalerCentral on everything from Sweatshirts, Stickers, magnets, buttons, bags, mouse pads, mugs, bbq aprons, messenger bags, hats, License Plate Frames, boxer shorts!?!, etc.

Also what about a calender? Yup we could do that too.

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A Whaler Calander would be soo cool. B)

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Jeff: thanks.... looking forward to seeing what you come up with.... but you didn't mention the critically needed item.... mumu's.

(hope you got my phone # and eventually call me)

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Put some flameing skulls on it.

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How about it guys?
I bet there is a thousand or more whalers in Charleston SC.
Everytime I meet a owner they respond with never heard of it.
And bam they sign up.
Shirts would spread you guys out there quickly.
Hell, for the price of the laminates I would advertise the site on the back of the boat.

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Any ideas for a nice WC tatoo design?

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Count me in for 3.

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Love that drawing of the old Outrage, I have some drawings from the old Norwell Mass. factory looks very close.

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I am looking into T-Shirts.

Is anyone familiar with this brand?
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Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton tee fits just right. Available in our widest variety of sizes from Kids XS - Adult 5XL (in select colors).
Standard Fit
6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
Seamless collar
Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
100% satisfaction guarantee
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I haven't owned one of these brand of T-Shirts so I have no idea of the quality.
They sound good but would like to hear from the rest of you.

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Here are a couple of photos of the T-Shirt design I have come up with.

The WhalerCentral.com logo on front of the T-Shirt.
[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/T-Shirts/T-Shirt_Logo_small.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/T-Shirts/Front.jpg[/img]

On the back will be your choice of the Line Drawings from the Artwork section in the Downloads area.
http://www.whalercentral.com/download...p?cat_id=9
[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/T-Shirts/Back.jpg[/img]

We need to make sure we have permission from Jeff and Dan Edge to use their Line Drawings.
Other than that, we have a choice to put www.whalercentral.com underneath the line drawings like are shown on the originals in the download section or, we could put something else entirely different on the back besides line drawings.
We are open for ideas for the back....
More...?
Less...?

The T-Shirts have NO Pockets.... Sorry for those of you who wanted pockets.
They will be available in 6 colors. White, Sport Gray, Ash, Natural, Sand, Light Blue.
Sizes from Kids Extra Small to Adult 5XL

The 5XL should fit some of you like a MuuMuu so for those of you looking for a MuuMuu, buy the 5XL..... :D

I just looked through my collection of T-Shirts and found several that were made by Gildan.
These are some of my favorite T-Shirts so, Gildan is a good brand in my opinion.
If anyone here has other opinions on the Gildan T-Shirts, please let me know.

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I'd suggest adding something under the line drawing that really captures the spirit of this website, something like "Great Boats, Excellent People, Solid Advice" or something along those lines?

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Good idea...

Now you brainiacs need to start thinking and come up with something.
My brain doesn't work like that....
Once we get about 5 of the best slogans, we can put them on the poll on the main page for the final voting.







We cannot use any logos or sayings that belong to Boston Whaler themselves.
The saying needs to be original to www.whalercentral.com
It should be as short as possible and to the point. Not sure if 2 lines would work.

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The only dumb question is the one you don"t ask! www.whalercentral.com

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Joe,

I like the samples you posted and even though I have a Montauk I would buy a t-shirt with either a Montauk or an Outrage on the back. I'm not sure that I would label the boat on the back though; the line drawings say it all. But if people want the label you might consider centering the label either over or under the drawing.

For the front my suggestion would be the Whaler Central logo (Whaler Central part) with the sample below under the logo on the front left breast.

The Roadmap To "All Things Boston Whaler"
www.whalercentral.com

Just my 2 cents. I like the color you displayed.

Jack

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I think a first rate illustrator is needed. Something MC Esher like where Montauks morph into whales would be insane. I don't want to wear a shirt that just has the name of the site -- even though I love the site.

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Repeat the front logo larger on the back.


Jeff

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Keep the ideas coming.....

SpongeBob (Jeff)
We have already included a T-Shirt with that design just to let you know.... Thanks....
This way if people change models of Whalers, the shirt is still current...
[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/T-Shirts/WC_Back.jpg[/img]

So far, we have the 6 colors mentioned above.
Sizes from Kids XS to Mens 5XL.

We also have these choices so far for the back from the Line Drawings a Logo.
1. Outrage
2. Outrage Banana Ribbed
3. Montauk
4. Revenge
5. Revenge Cuddy
6. WhalerCentral

WhalerDan,
Morph us a photo like MC Escher does and we can put it on the back....
I still have a lot of his old prints... Outstanding....

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Joe,

Just got back from a week in Laguna beach California. Feel out of the loop for sure.

I like the simple design. The one with the small logo on the front and the line drawing on the back. It definitely would get my vote.

Keep us up to date - I would like to order some for my son and myself.

Thanks!

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I agree with Scott, simple logo on the front and the line drawing and web site on the back. I am ok with or without the model name. The range of sizes is nice, that way the whole family can get into the spirit.

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Joe,
Shirt idea with the proposed logos looks fantastic! Slogan: "WhalerCentral; The Classic Whaler Owner's Roadmap!"

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I'm with Scott and Kamie.

Small logo on the front with the line drawing on the back. Model name doesn't matter here either. Pretty much the way Joe has illustrated

Keep it simple.
I'll buy a few . . . even if I don't get my pocket:(

Pete

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Simplify it and clean the quotes up even more... eliminate the www. of the whalercentral.com. Don't need it.