Bow Numbers

ishoot308 · 05-25-2010, 05:49 PM

Anyone know of a place in the Gilford area that makes custom bow numbers quickly?? I need to get some for this weekend for a new PWC and completely spaced it. I checked Sports and Marine Parafunalia's web site and they don't make them that I can see. Anyplace else around the area??

As always thanks for the help!!

Dan

NoRegrets · 05-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Rob at Irwin's has a machine and I have also used Gator signs but have not been there this year to see if they are open yet.

ishoot308 · 05-25-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NoRegrets

Rob at Irwin's has a machine and I have also used Gator signs but have not been there this year to see if they are open yet.

Where is Gator Signs?? I know I have seen that name near Gilford just can't remember where...

Thanks!!!

Dan

Belmont Resident · 05-25-2010, 07:44 PM

Right caross from Gilford home center. Coming from wallmart go to 2nd set of lights take right. Take a left behind Dunkin donuts & gas station, go about 100 feet gilford home center on right and gator signs is on left.
He does good work and has great prices especially if your willing to do cash & carry and install it yourself.

codeman671 · 05-25-2010, 07:56 PM

Dan, I use Gator as well. An easier landmark to look for is Watermark, they are between Watermark and the airport gas station. They will make them up for you on the spot and install them. On Mother's Day in the blowing wind they came outside, helped me strip the Ohio numbers off the Baha and installed new ones.

Sounds like the Yamaha is hitting the water? I am probably splashing mine too for the first run.

bigRazor · 05-25-2010, 08:01 PM

Just had our boat name done at Gator Signs on Saturday. Took him about 15 minutes. Would definitely recommend them.

welchislandman · 05-26-2010, 08:13 AM

Dan, gator is the way to go. They are always great when I go there. Right next to dunkin donuts and agway

jeff

robmac · 05-26-2010, 08:18 AM

I bought a number and letter kit from a pwc dealer for my last two boats,about 20 bucks and simply apply. Also cool design not plain colored numbers and never a problem from MP or CG when in FL.

ishoot308 · 05-26-2010, 08:27 AM

Sounds like Gator is the place!!

Thanks!!

Dan

ishoot308 · 05-26-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Dan, I use Gator as well. An easier landmark to look for is Watermark, they are between Watermark and the airport gas station. They will make them up for you on the spot and install them. On Mother's Day in the blowing wind they came outside, helped me strip the Ohio numbers off the Baha and installed new ones.

Sounds like the Yamaha is hitting the water? I am probably splashing mine too for the first run.

Codeman;

Yes, finally splashing the Yamaha! I am a little intimidated as I have never really owned one previously, just rented. Been going through the manuals and trying to remember everything the dealer ran me through when I bought it. Hopefully all goes well...

Dan

codeman671 · 05-26-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Codeman;

Yes, finally splashing the Yamaha! I am a little intimidated as I have never really owned one previously, just rented. Been going through the manuals and trying to remember everything the dealer ran me through when I bought it. Hopefully all goes well...

Dan

You certainly didnt buy a slow one for your first... You will be quite surprised the first time you pin the throttle. The SHO is a screamer.

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-26-2010, 06:16 PM

Gator is also a member of the forum family and donated a gift certificate to last years forum fest. (which I was lucky enough to win)

Misty Blue · 05-26-2010, 09:00 PM

Ishoot:

Mark at Gator is a real pro. He and the crew have my BZ.

PS. Ishoot 30-06.

Misty Blue.

Gilligan · 05-27-2010, 06:23 AM

I have used Gator before and also vouch for them.
They were in cramped quarters over at Silver Sands Marina when I first used them then they moved to a small store front building near Patrick's when I needed them again. It sounds like they have moved to a larger place near Agway now.

Officially, Gator Sign Shop‎ 43 Gilford East Drive, Gilford, NH 03249-7549
(603) 293-7344‎

jmen24 · 05-27-2010, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Ishoot:

Mark at Gator is a real pro. He and the crew have my BZ.

PS. Ishoot 30-06.

Misty Blue.

I will see your 30-06 casing and neck it down to 7mm, cuts holes at 300yds with 6" of drop, 160 grain factories.

What am I?

I also recommend Gator, super turn around. Unless you are looking for something totally custom, give a call on your way up and they should be done when you get there.

Dave R · 05-27-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jmen24

I will see your 30-06 casing and neck it down to 7mm, cuts holes at 300yds with 6" of drop, 170 grain factories.

What am I?

7mm express?

jmen24 · 05-27-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

7mm express?

Close, kind of.

ishoot308 · 05-27-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmen24

I will see your 30-06 casing and neck it down to 7mm, cuts holes at 300yds with 6" of drop, 170 grain factories.

What am I?

280 Remington sometimes called 7mm/ 06. (The 280 Remington is a tiny bit longer in the shoulder.)

jmen24 · 05-27-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

280 Remington

You got it.

Dave you were very close and depending on who you ask its the same caliper.

Sorry for the complete thread derailment, but I am glad to see more than one person here shares a similar interest.

05-25-2010, 05:49 PM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,932 Thanks: 2,290 Thanked 4,941 Times in 1,917 Posts	Bow Numbers Anyone know of a place in the Gilford area that makes custom bow numbers quickly?? I need to get some for this weekend for a new PWC and completely spaced it. I checked Sports and Marine Parafunalia's web site and they don't make them that I can see. Anyplace else around the area?? As always thanks for the help!! Dan

05-25-2010, 07:44 PM	#4
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	gator signs Right caross from Gilford home center. Coming from wallmart go to 2nd set of lights take right. Take a left behind Dunkin donuts & gas station, go about 100 feet gilford home center on right and gator signs is on left. He does good work and has great prices especially if your willing to do cash & carry and install it yourself.

05-26-2010, 09:00 PM	#13
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Mine is bigger! Ishoot: Mark at Gator is a real pro. He and the crew have my BZ. PS. Ishoot 30-06. Misty Blue.

05-27-2010, 06:23 AM	#14
Gilligan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Bay State Posts: 119 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Gator I have used Gator before and also vouch for them. They were in cramped quarters over at Silver Sands Marina when I first used them then they moved to a small store front building near Patrick's when I needed them again. It sounds like they have moved to a larger place near Agway now. Officially, Gator Sign Shop‎ 43 Gilford East Drive, Gilford, NH 03249-7549 (603) 293-7344‎ __________________

05-25-2010, 05:57 PM	#2
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Rob at Irwin's has a machine and I have also used Gator signs but have not been there this year to see if they are open yet.

05-25-2010, 07:56 PM	#5
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	Dan, I use Gator as well. An easier landmark to look for is Watermark, they are between Watermark and the airport gas station. They will make them up for you on the spot and install them. On Mother's Day in the blowing wind they came outside, helped me strip the Ohio numbers off the Baha and installed new ones. Sounds like the Yamaha is hitting the water? I am probably splashing mine too for the first run.

05-25-2010, 08:01 PM	#6
bigRazor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just had our boat name done at Gator Signs on Saturday. Took him about 15 minutes. Would definitely recommend them.

05-26-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
welchislandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Welch Is, Gilford Posts: 79 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Dan, gator is the way to go. They are always great when I go there. Right next to dunkin donuts and agway jeff

05-26-2010, 08:18 AM	#8
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I bought a number and letter kit from a pwc dealer for my last two boats,about 20 bucks and simply apply. Also cool design not plain colored numbers and never a problem from MP or CG when in FL.

05-26-2010, 08:27 AM	#9
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,932 Thanks: 2,290 Thanked 4,941 Times in 1,917 Posts	Sounds like Gator is the place!! Thanks!! Dan

05-26-2010, 06:16 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Gator is also a member of the forum family and donated a gift certificate to last years forum fest. (which I was lucky enough to win)