Boat numbers must be affixed on the forward portion of both the port and starboard side. Boat numbers must be affixed on the forward portion of both the port and starboard side. Also, most states require a current sticker immediately after or before the boat numbers on the port side, generally within 6 inches.
Where must a validation decal be placed on a vessel?
Decal must be placed on the port (left) side of the vessel and six inches to the right (rear) of the registration number.
How should a vessel's registration and validation decal be displayed?
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? Number must be painted, applied as a decal or otherwise affixed to both sides of the bow, placed where it can easily be read. Number must be left to right on both sides of the bow. Number must be at least three inch high BLOCK letters.
Where do you put numbers on your boat?
The numbers are required to be attached to both sides of the vessel's bow; the registration number should be the only number on the forward half of the boat. Boat registration numbers should be able to be easily read from left to right; plain, block lettering three inches in high.
Where do you put FL numbers on a boat?
The Florida registration number is used for identification purposes and must be painted or permanently attached to both sides of the bow (forward half) in block letters and numbers at least three inches high.
Where do MC numbers go on a boat?
Number must read from left to right on both sides of the bow. Number must be in at least three-inch-high BLOCK letters. Number's color must contrast with the color of the background and be distinctly visible and legible. Letters must be separated from the numbers by a space or hyphen: MC 3717 ZW or MC-3717-ZW.
Where do my boat stickers go?
The registration numbers should be placed on each side of the forward half of the boat and three inches in height; it should be the only number placed on the forward half of the bow.