Replica Vintage Boat Emblem – Custom CAD + 3D Print Project

A customer came to me with a photo of an old emblem from a vintage boat that was no longer available — no model file, no measurements, just a picture. They wanted to recreate it as close to the original as possible.

Original O’Day boat emblem found from an online forum

Using CAD software, I reverse-engineered the emblem from the photo, carefully matching proportions and curves. Once the design was complete, I 3D printed a prototype to check the fit and detail before producing the final version.

3D CAD model

This kind of project is always rewarding — blending old-school charm with modern tools to bring a forgotten detail back to life.

Final product with accurate measurements

Have a vintage part or emblem you’d love to replicate? Whether it’s for a car, boat, or something else, I’d be happy to help.

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