I had some logos (graphics) made for my Tracker and after one trip both graphics were messed up. One graphic split from the bottom up to the rib, then it pulled away from the boat, like a tunnel. The other graphic looks like the bottom edge came loose and started flapping in the water spray coming off of the boat.
To install the graphics:
I cleaned the boat with dish soap.
Let it dry for a few days.
Then wiped the area with 91% alcohol and let it dry for 5 minutes.
Lightly sprayed the area with a mix of dawn and water from a spray bottle.
Applied the graphic.
Used a squeegee to work the graphic flat and around all contours of the boat.
It was 3 days later when I took the boat out, so I think the water should have evaporated and the adhesive should have been stuck to the boat by then.
I am going to have them made again and would like to know what should I do differently? I am thinking about shrinking the logo about 2" so it is a little more above the waterline.