How tall do you guys make your boat registration numbers. I cant get any one from the state to give me an answer. I was thinking 4 inches tall would be more than enough but I would like to make them smaller like 3 inches for this one job. What do you guys think . Thanks.
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
New York State says....3"
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
All Western States require 3 inches tall!
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Michigan and Ontario Canada say 3"
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Hiya Ryan, Boat registration numbers are not regulated by the state. It's the U.S. Coast Guard. Here's the link US Coast Guard They state "...Be in plain vertical block characters of not less than 3 inches in height" Havin' fun, Checkers
Posted by Howard Keiper (Member # 1250) on :
3 inches, block letters (like Helvitica)but most states are somewhat lax on this, applied thus: XX #### ST. hk
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
Thanks everyone . Three it is.
Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
Be a rebel and go 2 15/16"
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
Dont forget about the ascenders and descenders in the font, they can make the lettering smaller if you dont account for it.
I dont get too hung up on the block lettering either. As long as it's legible I let it fly but I do use some discretion... ie: no brush script letters.. but Stacattos are good to go.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
If a boat is documented there are another set of rules that apply. The numbers are permanently affixed to the inside hull of the boat and there are minimun letters sizes (4")for the name and hailing port. There are also different rules applying to commercial vessels.
Posted by timi NC (Member # 576) on :
Try 3" letters Ryan I don't think they'll give ya any hassle on lake wylie for anything more but I wouldn't go any less than 3".
