About Yacht Signs

Yacht Signs is a custom marine fabrication company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We design and manufacture illuminated yacht name signs and lettering for private yacht owners, yacht management companies, captains and interior designers around the world.

Founded by Cole Reilly, YachtSigns has been operating out of Fort Lauderdale for over 15 years. We are not a generic sign company — we are marine specialists. Our team understands the demands of the saltwater environment and every material, adhesive and lighting component we use is selected specifically for long-term performance at sea.

What makes us different

All design, fabrication, painting, cutting and polishing is done in-house at our Fort Lauderdale facility — we never outsource manufacturing. We use 316L marine-grade stainless steel as our standard metal — the same grade used in quality marine hardware. Our LED modules are marine-rated with a 60,000+ hour lifespan. We have completed over 10,000 projects for vessels ranging from 30-foot cruisers to 200-foot superyachts across 40+ countries.

Materials we use

316L Marine-Grade Stainless Steel — Our standard metal for illuminated and non-illuminated lettering. 316L contains molybdenum which gives it superior resistance to saltwater pitting and crevice corrosion compared to standard 304 stainless. All steel is hand-polished in-house.

UV-Resistant Cast Acrylic — Used for illuminated backlit layers and baseline lucite options. Marine-grade UV inhibitors prevent yellowing and hazing over time.

Titanium (vapor deposition) — Our premium finish option, available in black stainless, gold, rose gold, sea green and copper. Titanium is infused into stainless via vapor deposition — an extremely durable process that produces a finish rated to outlast the vessel itself.

Marine-Rated LED Modules — All LED components are IP67-rated (fully waterproof) with an expected operational lifespan exceeding 60,000 hours.

Our process

Every project starts with a free consultation. You share your vessel details and name — we send back design concepts with material and lighting recommendations. Once you approve the design, we fabricate and deliver with installation hardware and instructions included. For vessels in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and other service locations, we also offer professional on-site installation.

Contact us

Phone: (800) 656-4716
Email: [email protected]
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Eastern | Weekends available