Teak Transom Boards Look Good Without Carved Letters
Below, you can see detailed photos of handmade teak quarterboards and teak transom boards for Island Time. We make our nautical name boards from natural teak or mahogany, and we choose each board for its grain. We can offer boards with or without carved letters. There is a price difference, of course. However, whichever board you choose, we recommend 23 karat gold leaf lettering for your boat name. To see the carved style, browse our carved quarterboards.
Gold Leaf Letters Take the Place of Carved Letters
These teak transom boards and quarterboards for Island Time have 23 karat gold leaf lettering and a hand-painted outline. The gold leaf letters reflect the sunlight. At the dock or on the Bay, the boards catch the eye. We did not carve any letters into this board, so the letters are flat. Designs & Signs in Edgewater, Maryland cuts and shapes each board by hand. Then we sand the board well and wash it.
How Do We Varnish Your Quarterboards?
Washing the teak removes the surface oils and exposes the grain. As a result, the TotalBoat Lust marine varnish can form a lasting bond with the wood. We apply many coats of varnish before we letter the boards. Then we sand the boards again, apply the gold leaf by hand, and paint the outline with a fine lettering brush. All of our work is hand-rendered in the traditional way. Finally, we finish each board with sprayed coats of Awlcraft 3000 Clear. With regular upkeep of the topcoats, the gold leaf lasts many years.
Contact Designs & Signs
Ready for teak transom boards? Send us a message through our contact form, or call (410) 798-5115.
