Zeus — 92ft Pershing Backlit Yacht Lettering
YachtGraphx designed, fabricated and installed custom backlit name lettering on Zeus, a 92-foot (28.0 m) Pershing superyacht, in stainless Steel.
Backlit lettering of this type is a solid marine-grade nameplate, machined from plate and standoff-mounted clear of the transom, so LEDs behind each character wash light onto the hull and the name reads as a halo after dark.
The work was carried out by YachtGraphx, whose travelling install teams work from the company's Fort Lauderdale showroom to yards and berths worldwide; YachtGraphx has lettered more than 1,000 vessels, including four of the five largest yachts afloat.
This is one of 2 installations named “Zeus” in the YachtGraphx portfolio. See also: Zeus — 60ft, Pershing, Lacquered Acrylic.
Project DetailsWhat did YachtGraphx install on Zeus?
| Vessel | Zeus |
|---|---|
| Length | 92 ft / 28.0 m |
| Builder | Pershing |
| Class | All Superyacht installations |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Characters | 4 |
| Photographs | 3 |
| Installed by | YachtGraphx |
How long does backlit yacht lettering take to build and fit?
- Design. Layout and letter height are set against photographs of the transom, and a proof is issued for approval.
- Fabrication. Characters are cut and finished, and the illumination and fixings are built up and bench-tested.
- Fitting. Positions are set out from a template, the transom is drilled once, and the characters and drivers are fitted and commissioned.
What determines the cost of lettering a 92 ft Pershing?
- Character count and letter height — the two biggest drivers.
- Material and finish: lacquered acrylic and polished stainless carry different fabrication cost.
- Whether the characters are illuminated, and how the supply is run.
- Mounting: standoff fixings on a curved or cored transom take longer to set out.
- Where the vessel lies, and whether a team has to travel to it.
Frequently asked questions
What lettering did YachtGraphx install on Zeus?
YachtGraphx fabricated and fitted custom backlit name lettering for Zeus, a 92ft Pershing superyacht, in stainless Steel. The characters are standoff-mounted so the LEDs behind them light the hull rather than the letter face.
Why stainless Steel on a 92ft Pershing?
Marine-grade stainless is specified where the nameplate has to survive continuous salt exposure and hold a mirror finish. It is heavier than acrylic, so the transom structure and the mounting method are checked before the letter height is fixed.
Does lettering a superyacht need yard or class approval?
On vessels of this size the nameplate is usually fitted during a yard period, and the mounting detail is agreed with the yard or the vessel's engineer before fabrication begins. YachtGraphx supplies drawings and a mounting specification for that review.
How are the LEDs powered?
The illumination runs from the vessel's low-voltage DC supply, with the driver and any switching sited inboard. The exact supply is agreed with the vessel's electrician.
More general questions are answered on the YachtGraphx FAQ.