Documentation #'s in Bilge???
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Documentation #'s in Bilge???
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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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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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.