Custom Kayak Decals
- Ships next day
- Made in 2 days
- Free shipping
- Free proof — pay after you approve
- Upload your art and see the proof in seconds — or upload later and get it by email within 1 business day. You're charged only once you approve it. Changes are free, and you can cancel free any time before you approve.
How it works
- Upload your artOr order now and upload later.
- Approve your proofEmailed within 1 business day. Nothing prints until you say yes.
- Made in 24 hoursPrinted, laminated and cut.
- Made in 2 daysPrinted and cut, no laminate.
- Ships free, flatUp to 15″ ships flat the next day.
- Ships free, flatUp to 15″ ships flat.
- Ships free, rolledOver 15″ ships rolled in a sturdy tube the next day.
- Ships free, rolledOver 15″ ships rolled in a sturdy tube.
About large decals
Real decals, real jobs
Your 12″ decal ships flat
Up to 15″ ships flat. Bigger decals roll into a sturdy tube, so they arrive crease-free.
How big is it?
Squares of 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 inches drawn next to a person 5 feet 9 inches tall.
A real person checks your file
Before anything prints, we check the size and the cut line and send you a free proof. Nothing prints until you approve it.
Made to live outside
Made to live outside
Made for glass
How to get it right
One name, a pair for the bow
A kayak name usually goes on both sides of the bow, so most orders are a pair. The same file is used for both sides, which means one design and one proof. A long, slim strip suits the hull because a name reads best in a single line, without a second row. Add a small mark, such as a heron silhouette, if there is room. The cut follows the outline of the whole design. Paddle boards take a name the same way. For a bigger name on a canoe or a support trailer, type a larger size, since one piece can run up to 48 x 80. A 12 x 3 decal ships flat. Pick glossy or matte in the calculator.
Above the waterline, on the flatter stretch
A kayak hull curves more than a door does. Look for the flatter stretch, usually near the cockpit or along the upper hull, and keep the decal above the waterline. The vinyl is waterproof, so spray and rain run off it. We make no promise for a decal that stays under water. Hulls are made of different materials, and we cannot say how any one of them will hold a decal. The adhesive needs a clean, dry, smooth surface, so wipe the spot clean of sunscreen and lake grime and let it dry fully. A tight curve near the bow is the hardest place for a long decal. The adhesive is permanent, so settle the placement before the decal touches the hull.
A rental fleet or a paddle club: one design per boat
An outfitter numbering a fleet needs a different file for each number. Every file gets its own free proof, and a pair per boat covers both sides of the bow. Ten boats means twenty pieces, so type the total. A shop logo on every boat is one more design at its own size. A paddle club that wants one crest on every member's boat orders one design in a bigger count. Keep the numbers plain and bold, because a two-digit number has to read from the dock. A real person checks the size and the cut line on every proof. Approval starts the clock: the pieces ship the next business day, free in the US.
Questions people ask about these
What size works for naming one kayak?
A 12 x 3 strip fits most names in a single line, and this page opens on it. Measure the flat stretch of your hull and type the exact width and height if you want something different.
How many pieces does one kayak need?
Two: a name goes on both sides of the bow, so one decal is needed for each side. If you only want one side, order 1.
Where on the hull should the decal go?
On a flatter stretch above the waterline, near the cockpit or along the upper hull. A tight curve near the bow is harder for a long decal.
Will it hold up on the water?
Spray and rain run off waterproof vinyl, but we make no promise for a decal that stays submerged, so keep it above the waterline. Hulls differ, so we cannot say how a given material will hold it.
Can you number a whole rental fleet?
Yes. Send one file for each number and check each free proof. Two pieces per boat cover both sides of the bow, so type the total count.
Can I use a decal on a paddle board or a canoe?
Yes, on a clean, dry, smooth spot above the waterline. The adhesive is permanent, so pick the spot with care.
