I just tried some lettering vinyl and it looks like it would work fine. Look for a local sign shop that does vinyl cutting. Take your design to them and they'll whip up a set of graphics and letters out of weatherproof vinyl that you can stick to your boat.

: I'm starting to shop for skin material, and can't help thinking about maybe
: adding a name, artwork or an accent stripe paralleling the sheerline.

: What are the options? I plan to experiment with automotive pinstriping tape
: on some scraps. But what do the pros use? I've seen lettered truck tarps.
: Is there a PVC/solvent paint?