OK, I received my paperwork and certificate of documentation from the uscg and it requires that the numbers be: "Block type Arabic numerals at least 3" 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" Can anyone here tell me where they mounted these numbers on your PDQ (if documented)? I can certainly get a plaque made but how to mount so it "scars or damages the hull" if removed? Please clue me in as I never owned a documented vessel before.
Thanks Sandy Kramer MV34 "Mishigas"
USCG Documentation Number Requirements?
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I don't know if mine is legal (I've never had a Coast Guard inspection) but I attached vinyl letters directly to the hull under the galley floor boards. I then covered with several coats of epoxy. I would recommend doing this with the boat out of water. When I did it in the water in the spring the water was so cold the epoxy did not cure well.
I saw a website that showed the numbers mounted vertically alongside the door to the aft cabin.(UGLY)
I saw a website that showed the numbers mounted vertically alongside the door to the aft cabin.(UGLY)
I did the same (epoxy coated vinyl numbers) but I put it in a cockpit locker so I could show it easily. Its in the same locker where I keep the PFDs and flares.
f you're concerned about theft, put a second copy of the numbers somewhere that they won't be noticed, like a side of the chain locker.
Loki, 36072
f you're concerned about theft, put a second copy of the numbers somewhere that they won't be noticed, like a side of the chain locker.
Loki, 36072
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Thanks All, Yes it is a bit too late for PDQ to do this as the boat is in the water and out of the plant as we speak. I think the easiest thing at this point to do is just apply the numbers in a suitable location and epoxy glass over them as required. I'll do this when I get back home but I will be traveling with the doc's needed in case of inspection.
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