Sailboat Shirts Blog

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Custom Crew Shirts for Your Boat: How to Outfit the Whole Crew
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A practical guide to outfitting a boat crew in matching shirts: what to print, how to handle sizes and positions, and how the options compare. Read more...
Custom Shirts for Boat Captains: The Complete Guide
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What makes a good custom captain shirt, how captain and crew sets work, and why a drawing of your actual boat beats generic anchor art. Read more...
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The Ten Production Cruisers That Define Sailing
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A deep guide to the ten production cruising sailboats that dominate American marinas, from the Catalina 30 and Catalina 36 to the Hallberg-Rassy 40C. Who they're for, what they cost,... Read more...
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Beneteau Sailboats: From First to Oceanis, Forty Years of French Cruising
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A sailor's guide to Beneteau sailboats — from the iconic First series to the modern Oceanis line. What makes Beneteau the world's largest sailboat builder. Read more...
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The Best Catalina Sailboat for Every Type of Sailor
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Not sure which Catalina is right for you? We match every major Catalina model (22 through 36) to the sailors who love them most. Read more...
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Sailing Apparel That Sailors Actually Wear (And What to Avoid)
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Tired of tacky nautical clothing covered in anchors? Discover what real sailors actually wear - quality sailing apparel that's stylish on and off the water. Read more...
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How to Order Custom Sailboat Crew Shirts
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How to Order Custom Sailboat Crew Shirts Most custom crew shirts force you to choose between generic clipart or expensive custom artwork. Sailboat Shirts takes a different approach: we use... Read more...
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Custom Sailboat Shirts: How to Get Your Exact Boat on a Shirt
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Want a shirt with your actual sailboat on it? Learn how custom sailboat shirts are made using tasteful line drawings of your specific boat model - not generic clipart. Read more...
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Best Gifts for Sailors: A Complete Guide for 2026
Looking for the perfect gift for a sailor? Discover unique, thoughtful gift ideas for boat owners, sailing enthusiasts, and yacht lovers - from custom sailboat shirts to practical gear. Read more...
Best Custom Sailboat Shirts: SB Shirts vs Custom Yacht Shirts vs The Custom Captain
Best Custom Sailboat Shirts: SB Shirts vs Custom Yacht Shirts vs The Custom Captain
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Comparing the top custom boat shirt companies for sailboat owners. Why sailboat-specific expertise matters when choosing custom apparel for your vessel. Read more...
Christmas Gifts for Sailors: Custom Sailboat Line Drawing Shirts & More
Christmas Gifts for Sailors: Custom Sailboat Line Drawing Shirts & More
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Unique Christmas gifts for sailors and boat owners. Custom sailboat shirts with classy, timeless drawing of any boat, for any owner. Organic cotton t-shirts & sweatshirts, no minimums. Read more...
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How to Get Custom Boat Shirts
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How to Get Custom Sailboat Shirts Made Custom sailboat shirts are more than apparel - they're a way to celebrate your connection to your boat. Whether you're commemorating your first... Read more...