We just got the Coast Guard registration for the new boat. It seems we have
to mark the registration number somewhere inside the hull so that it cannot
be removed or altered without it being obvious. I'd like to do this myself -
any suggestions as to how? THanks.

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Peter Aitken
Visit my recipe and kitchen myths page at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

"Peter Aitken" wrote in message
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We just got the Coast Guard registration for the new boat. It seems we
have to mark the registration number somewhere inside the hull so that it
cannot be removed or altered without it being obvious. I'd like to do this
myself - any suggestions as to how? THanks.

--
Peter Aitken
Visit my recipe and kitchen myths page at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm


I used a piece of teak - sanded it and burned the documentation number into
it using a wood burning iron. You need to get the specs - I think the
numbers are supposed to be a certain height. ( 2 -1/2 inches? )

Anyway, after I finished the board and put a cetol finish on it, I bolted it
to a bulkhead in the engine compartment. Technically, you are supposed to
glass it in, but I've never had anyone question it during any inspection,
including a boarding by the real Coast Guard.

Eisboch

I think you meant documentation number, not registration number.


"Peter Aitken" wrote in message
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We just got the Coast Guard registration for the new boat. It seems we
have to mark the registration number somewhere inside the hull so that it
cannot be removed or altered without it being obvious. I'd like to do this
myself - any suggestions as to how? THanks.

--
Peter Aitken
Visit my recipe and kitchen myths page at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

"Chuck Tribolet" wrote in message
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I think you meant documentation number, not registration number.


Oh gee, thanks for the very useful response. I am sure that the fact that it
is a documentation number and not a registration number will make a huge
difference in how I attach it to the boat.

Peter Aitken

Absolutely.

Registration numbers go on the outside of the boat.

Boats can be registered with the state (or the USCG in Alaska) or, if big
enough, federally
documented with the USCG.

There are other requirements on documented boats.



"Peter Aitken" wrote in message
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"Chuck Tribolet" wrote in message
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I think you meant documentation number, not registration number.


Oh gee, thanks for the very useful response. I am sure that the fact that
it is a documentation number and not a registration number will make a
huge difference in how I attach it to the boat.

Peter Aitken