GL: Boat Lettering

[John & Judy Gill]

Ken and List,

Since your boat is documented, there are some Federal Regulations
that apply regarding size, placement, etc.  Unfortunately many
"graphics companies" do not know the rules for vessels.

Of particular note is the minimum 4 inch height for all letters and
numbers!
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NAME AND HAILING PORT DISPLAY FOR FEDERALLY DOCUMENTED VESSELS -- The
Requirements Are:

           The Name of Vessel and Hailing Port, to include City and
State, must be located TOGETHER on some clearly visible exterior part
of the hull.  The letters and numbers can be made by the use of any
means and materials which result in durable markings.  They must be
made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or
Roman numbers, all of which are NOT LESS THAN FOUR (4) INCHES IN
HEIGHT (all characters).  This can be either on the Transom or on
either side of the vessel.  There is no requirement for Block letters
or any other restrictions to type or font; or color on Documented
Vessels.  Abbreviations of both the place (city) and state are
acceptable as long as they are recognized by the U.S. Post Office
(i.e.  NY, NY  --  Phila., PA  --  Wilm., DE  --  Pgh., PA  --
Balt., MD  -- Jax. Bch., FL).  This is a Federal issue and is not
open to enforcement or interpretation by the state.

           When dinghys are stored on the swim platform or transom
causing the Vessels name and hailing port to be obscured from view,
there is no Federal requirement to place the name and hailing port
elsewhere.  That is a Law Enforcement issue only.  However, the
requirement to be CLEARLY VISIBLE may necessitate duplicating the
name and hailing port on either side of the hull.  Stenciling on the
bottom of the dinghy is not considered a permanent marking.

CIVIL PENALTIES FOR INCORRECT DISPLAY OF
DOCUMENTED VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT
ON FEDERALLY DOCUMENTED VESSELS:

Improper Marking of Hull on Documented Vessels (46CFR67.15-3)  $100
to $500 per day incorrect marking is displayed.

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John and Judy Gill
Two J's V
AGLCA Loopers
USPS Certified Vessel Safety Check Examiners

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On May 9, 2008, at 3:50 PM, Ken Tucknott wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Just received my Documentation papers, and need to get lettering
> with the new
> name, etc.  Any suggestions.  We are located in Minneapolis,
> however that may
> not make any difference.
>
> Thank you all in advance.
>
> Ken Tucknott
> Trista Gray
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