Why BoatLabels.com?  When did it start?

We created BoatLabels.com in March 2011 to provide boat owners, boat builders, and boat yards with a convenient source for the boating safety labels recommended by ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).  

We are distributors of warning labels produced by Trident Solutions (LEM Products).  So far, we've supplied labels to boat yards, boat builders, and boat owners in 48 US states & Puerto Rico, 6 Canadian provinces, and in England, France, Australia, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Malta, Brazil, Ireland, The United Arab Emirates, Guatemala, Finland, and New Zealand!

What are the labels made of?

Our labels are designed to be durable in the marine environment. They have a layer of clear, UV-resistant polyester over the printed vinyl, with an acrylic adhesive. They stand up well to the elements and to cleaning - far better than standard, printed labels.

What's the best way to install the labels?

First, make sure the surface is clean where the label will be installed.  The best approach is to clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol. Then pull back half of the protective backing on the label, position the label, and press that section of the label down onto the surface.  Finally, remove the rest of the backing, and press the rest of the label down into place.  A squeegee is the best tool for applying pressure.

What are the shipping charges?

We charge a flat fee for processing and shipping orders.  There is a $4.75 fee for orders that are shipped via USPS first class mail, and a $10.75 fee for orders shipped via USPS Priority mail, or international shipments.

First class mail is free for any orders over $100, and Priority Mail shipping is free for any orders over $500.

Where is BoatLabels.com based?  How long will shipping take?

Our company is based in Portsmouth, RI.  We aim to ship all orders via first-class US mail within 24 hours of your order.  Thus, they will take from one to five days to reach you, depending on where you are.

What is "Grimes Yacht Services, LLC?"

Grimes Yacht Services, LLC is the parent company of BoatLabels.com.