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Old 06-01-2013, 07:00 PM
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I was told that I need to some how have my documentation numbers in mounted to the hull in the bilge area. What will the coast guard except and what will I need. I've been planning a lot of trips on the great lakes so I'm sure I'll get stopped since I don't have any OH numbers on the hull.
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We used to write it on the Glass of the hull with permanent Marker, Then glass over with one thin layer of Vail cloth. It needs to be seen & be Permanent. They usually don't like anything removable.
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Stick-on vinyl registration numbers, and some clear spray paint over the top. Mask off just a small area about 2" around the numbers, and only paint that one spot.
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Does the clear spray paint come in a aerosol can or is it clear coat for a gun.
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Just clear spray paint from Home Depot or Lowes or the like; Rustoleum. All it needs to do is prevent you from easily getting your fingernails under the edge of the number, and will leave a trace if someone ever peeled the number off.
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Can I put the numbers on the white under the engine hatch or does it need to go on the grey near the battery terminals?
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Not on the engine hatch but just above the exhaust.
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Just put them on the side of your hull like OH numbers. Look plush
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Just clear spray paint from Home Depot or Lowes or the like; Rustoleum. All it needs to do is prevent you from easily getting your fingernails under the edge of the number, and will leave a trace if someone ever peeled the number off.
Valspar & American Accents both make a good clear top coat and UV resistant in a rattle can. Just make sure it's lacquer based paint not water based.
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I went to Quality Stainless Steel USCG Documentation plaque - DocumentedVessel.com and ordered one of their plates. Looks awesome. Added some 5200 and stuck it to the side.
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