Authority
Environment Agency – River Thames
River Thames Boat Name Stickers
Registered boat name vinyl sized to Environment Agency River Thames length bands — for bow and stern display.
About these stickers
Built for the marking you need
River Thames boat name stickers display your exact registered name with character height based on vessel length. Vinyl can be used for the registered name when sized and placed correctly.
Material
Plotter-cut German ORAFOL 751C cast vinyl — sold as singles, priced by letter height.
What you get
Length-based heights
Presets follow common EA bands: 5.1–15.2 cm (2″–6″) character height by boat length.
Bow & stern ready
Order the quantity you need for each required position.
Exact registered name
Lettering matches the name on your Thames registration documents.
ORAFOL 751C
Durable cut vinyl for UK river conditions.
Compliance
Requirements & sizing
Placement: Bow and stern, each side
- Boat name Exact registered boat name on bow and stern
- Sizing 2" (≤20 ft), 3" (20–30 ft), 4" (30–50 ft), 6" (>50 ft) character height
- Material Vinyl can be used for the registered name
| Boat length | Minimum character height |
|---|---|
| Up to 20 ft | 2″ · 5.1 cm (51 mm) |
| 20–30 ft | 3″ · 7.6 cm (76 mm) |
| 30–50 ft | 4″ · 10.2 cm (102 mm) |
| Over 50 ft | 6″ · 15.2 cm (152 mm) |
Confirm current authority guidance for your vessel before relying on stickers for compliance.
From screen to hull
How it works
Step 1
Enter your registered boat name and approximate length.
Step 2
Confirm the recommended character height band.
Step 3
Choose font and colour, then preview.
Step 4
Order singles for each placement (bow/stern as required).
The film
ORAFOL 751C. Nothing softer.
Every river thames boat name stickers order is plotter-cut from German ORAFOL 751C cast vinyl — marine-grade film for UV, salt, wash-down and year-round UK weather.
Cast, not calendared
Holds edge definition on curved hulls — up to 8 years outdoors in standard gloss colours.
High-tack marine adhesive
Strong hold on fibreglass, aluminium and smooth pontoon surfaces.
Cut vinyl on transfer tape
No white background sheet — pre-spaced letters ready to burnish and peel.
Colour & special finishes
Gloss as standard, with holographic and reflective options where offered.
FAQ
Common questions
How tall should a Thames boat name be?
EA guidance commonly uses character height by length: about 2″ / 5.1 cm (51 mm) up to 20 ft, 3″ / 7.6 cm (76 mm) for 20–30 ft, 4″ / 10.2 cm (102 mm) for 30–50 ft, and 6″ / 15.2 cm (152 mm) over 50 ft. Confirm current EA rules for your vessel.
Can I use vinyl for a Thames registered name?
Yes, vinyl can be used for the registered boat name. Official registration plates are a separate requirement and are not sold as vinyl replacements.
Where do Thames names go?
Typically on the bow and stern (each side as required). Check Environment Agency placement guidance for your craft.
Also see
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From £32.99 per sticker · ORAFOL 751C · UK delivery