Documentaion Plaque
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cr0ck1
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Jims380DA said:
well to me the words "engraved, and plaque" all yell trophy shop.
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There is an easier way.
The USCG requirements are that the "Documentation numbers must be permanently marked on a visable part of the interior structure." It says nothing about a plaque.
A permissable alternative is to put the numbers directly on a stringer, bulkhead or some other non-removeable part of the boat's structure. I favor the main stringers because they are easy to get to. After they are applied, you should cover the numbers with a clear epoxy.
In my case, I got a sign shop to cut the numbers out of heavy vinyl stock. I then masked off a square area big enough for the numbers and block sanded it to knock off the high spots. Then I applied the numbers and let them dry. Finally I mixed up some clear West Systems Epoxy and painted over the numbers with the it. After the epoxy kicked, I pulled off the tape and I was done. I took the photo below after the numbers were applied 10 years ago and they are today just as they were when they were installed.
The USCG requirements are that the "Documentation numbers must be permanently marked on a visable part of the interior structure." It says nothing about a plaque.
A permissable alternative is to put the numbers directly on a stringer, bulkhead or some other non-removeable part of the boat's structure. I favor the main stringers because they are easy to get to. After they are applied, you should cover the numbers with a clear epoxy.
In my case, I got a sign shop to cut the numbers out of heavy vinyl stock. I then masked off a square area big enough for the numbers and block sanded it to knock off the high spots. Then I applied the numbers and let them dry. Finally I mixed up some clear West Systems Epoxy and painted over the numbers with the it. After the epoxy kicked, I pulled off the tape and I was done. I took the photo below after the numbers were applied 10 years ago and they are today just as they were when they were installed.
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cr0ck1
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fwebster said:
Yea any sign shop can do that ... the same shop you would go to for the name of your boat... it would probably take 5 mins and cost like 10 bucks. he said plaque so i was like ok..thats weird.. but i just gave my opinion!! :huh:
Asureyez
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Requirements
The plaque or engraved sheet are all good solutions, but to actually comply with the regs, the numbers must not be removeable. Franks method complys as the numbers are not removable.
If a plague method is used it might be best to epoxy glue it to the stringer or bulkhead as opposed to screwing down.
I have seen plaques made of teak with the numbers made by router, then painted and the the face sanded down to remove surface paint. These plaques were then epoxy glued to the ship and then varnished or epoxied to keep oil etc. from staining.
It does make a very "salty" look.
The plaque or engraved sheet are all good solutions, but to actually comply with the regs, the numbers must not be removeable. Franks method complys as the numbers are not removable.
If a plague method is used it might be best to epoxy glue it to the stringer or bulkhead as opposed to screwing down.
I have seen plaques made of teak with the numbers made by router, then painted and the the face sanded down to remove surface paint. These plaques were then epoxy glued to the ship and then varnished or epoxied to keep oil etc. from staining.
It does make a very "salty" look.
ImpulseIII
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I used the same principal as FrankW but I went to the Hardware store and got vinyl numbers that I applied to the main stringer and then "glassed" over with clear fiberglass resin. All in all I think it cost me about $10 and took about 10 minutes.
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tobnpr
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From the USCG website:
The official number assigned to documented vessels, preceded of the abbreviation "NO." must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals at least three inches high on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious and cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area.
The name and hailing port of a recreational vessel must be marked together on some clearly visible exterior part of the hull. The vessel name of a commercial vessel must also be marked on the port and starboard bow and the vessel name and the hailing port must also be marked on the stern. All markings may be made by any means and materials that result in durable markings and must be at least four inches in height, made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals. The "hailing port" must include both a place and a State, Territory, or possession of in the United States. The state may be abbreviated.
The official number assigned to documented vessels, preceded of the abbreviation "NO." must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals at least three inches high on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious and cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area.
The name and hailing port of a recreational vessel must be marked together on some clearly visible exterior part of the hull. The vessel name of a commercial vessel must also be marked on the port and starboard bow and the vessel name and the hailing port must also be marked on the stern. All markings may be made by any means and materials that result in durable markings and must be at least four inches in height, made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals. The "hailing port" must include both a place and a State, Territory, or possession of in the United States. The state may be abbreviated.
