How It Works - Maho Apparel

How It Works

  • Choose your product

    (hoodie, tee, hat, tumbler, etc.)

  • Select color, size, and quantity

  • Upload your photo and boat name / design notes

  • Our designers recreate your photo into clean line art.

    There is a one time $50 artwork fee which is applied to your order at checkout. You will never pay this fee again as long as you are using your same artwork.

  • You receive a proof for review and approval

  • After your approval we produce your custom item(s)

  • We ship your order and send you tracking information

  • You wear your custom gear and show off your boat’s style

Photo Submission Guide

To help us create the best artwork possible, here are tips on submitting a good photo (and what to avoid).

Good Photo Characteristics

The entire boat visible from bow to stern

Close enough that details like railings, windows, or hull lines are clear

Sharp, high resolution image (modern camera or phone)

Minimal obstructions (dock elements, covers, shadows)

Even lighting, no strong glare or deep shadows

Taken from the angle you want illustrated (our art is based on your image)

Boat in water or on trailer is fine (we can illustrate floating effect)

People are okay if they do not cover important features

Bad Photo Pitfalls

Boat too small or distant for detail

Blurry, low resolution, or pixelated

Obstructions hiding hull, rigging, or structure

Harsh shadows, bright glare, or uneven lighting

Angles you do not want drawn (we cannot change the viewpoint)

Dock rails or lines cutting across the boat’s silhouette