Arkansas State Boat Flag 12×18 Inch – Double Sided Reverse Print On Back 200D Nylon – Brass Grommets Fade Proof Vivid Colors – State of Arkansas Nautical Flag for Boat or Car

The two brass grommets on the hoist edge are compatible with all standard marine flag mounting systems. On a stern staff, hook the top grommet to the upper snap hook and the lower grommet to the second attachment point. On a bow pulpit rail bracket, the grommets attach to the bracket's snap hooks or lashing points. For pontoon boat flag poles, attach to the pole's snap hooks. For dock flag posts and marina slip poles, lash or clip to the post hardware. The 12×18 inch size is proportional on standard marine staff lengths without modification — most Arkansas pleasure craft with a flag staff already have hardware sized for this format.

Arkansas's lakes are freshwater, not saltwater — but the corrosion argument for brass applies here too. Iron and zinc grommets corrode in any persistent moisture environment. On a boat or dock, the flag gets spray-wet and then bakes in Arkansas's summer sun repeatedly throughout a season — this wet/dry/heat cycle accelerates iron oxidation significantly faster than a land-based outdoor flag experiences. The rust produced stains the canvas header around the grommet hole and transfers to snap hooks, dock hardware, and hull finishes. Brass is corrosion-resistant in freshwater and humid conditions, develops only a cosmetic patina, and will not transfer corrosion products to your boat or dock equipment. Iron grommets on an Arkansas lake flag will show visible rust within a single boating season under normal use.

The "boat or car" description refers to use on a vehicle flag staff — a mounted flag pole on a truck bed, ATV, tow vehicle, or off-road rig — not the window-clip car flag format. Trucks towing boats to Arkansas lake ramps, ATVs at waterfront camping areas, and vehicles at outdoor events frequently use 12×18 flag staffs mounted in trailer hitches or on roof racks. The 12×18 boat flag works on these vehicle staff systems, which use the same grommet-and-snap-hook attachment as a boat stern staff. This flag is not a window-clip flag. For window-mount display, see the PromoPatriot Arkansas Car Window Flag with flex pole and window clip, which is designed specifically for that format.

Arkansas's top boating lakes each have distinct character that affects how a flag performs. Lake Ouachita (southwest Arkansas, Ouachita Mountains) is Arkansas's largest natural lake — wide-open water with strong summer UV and clear conditions where the flag flies visibly from a distance. Bull Shoals Lake (north Arkansas, Ozark hills) has long, exposed reaches with consistent wind and heavy pleasure boat and houseboat traffic. Table Rock Lake (Missouri border) sees heavy pontoon and ski boat traffic generating constant wake wash — the 200D nylon's quick-dry properties are especially relevant here. Greers Ferry Lake (Cleburne County) and Beaver Lake (northwest Arkansas, near Fayetteville) are popular with bass fishing and recreation boats. For river use, the Arkansas River Navigation System from Fort Smith to the Mississippi provides over 400 miles of navigable water with strong consistent current wind that loads the flag at sustained boat speeds.

The white diamond at the center of the Arkansas flag represents the state's distinction as the only U.S. state with a diamond-producing mine open to the public — Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, where visitors can dig for diamonds and keep what they find. The diamond also acknowledges that Arkansas was the only diamond-producing state in the country at the time the flag was adopted in 1913. Inside the diamond are four stars: three blue stars in the lower section represent France, Spain, and the United States — the three sovereign nations that held Arkansas territory before statehood. The single blue star above the word ARKANSAS acknowledges the Confederacy's role in state history. The word ARKANSAS in blue letters runs across the center of the diamond on a white band. The red field and blue border complete the design, which was created by Willie K. Hocker and adopted on February 26, 1913, during the centennial of Arkansas's territorial status.

The single most impactful practice for color longevity on Arkansas lakes is lowering the flag during extended static anchorage in full midday sun — when the vessel is stationary, there is no airflow cooling the fabric, and the flag bakes under direct UV without the benefit of wind movement that normally dissipates heat buildup in the material. A quick fresh-water rinse at the end of each outing removes sunscreen, algae, and lake residue that can accumulate on the fabric. Wipe brass grommets periodically and dry them after rinse. At the end of the season, rinse, dry fully, and store loosely folded in a cool, dry space away from direct sunlight. Under normal use, the fade-proof inks should maintain good color through a full Arkansas boating season without significant degradation.

Return within 30 days in original, unused condition for a full refund — prepaid return label provided. Every PromoPatriot flag is backed by a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects covering fabric, stitching, and brass grommets. If your flag arrives with a printing defect, a fabric flaw, or a grommet that fails on first installation, contact us within 30 days for a free replacement — no return shipping required on defective items. Normal wear from a full season of Arkansas open-water flying — color shift after sustained UV exposure, fly hem wear from constant flag motion — is expected product aging and not a manufacturing defect.