They must be placed on both sides of the forward half (the bow) of the vessel. Design Rules:
The color must with your boat's hull (e.g., black letters on a white hull). They must read from left to right on both sides. 2. Validation Decals BOAT NUMBERS
Letters must be and at least 3 inches high . They must be placed on both sides of
If the registration number is the license plate, the HIN is the . Every boat manufactured after 1972 has a unique 12-character HIN. BOAT NUMBERS
Usually, these are placed within 3 to 6 inches of the registration number, typically behind it (towards the stern). 3. Hull Identification Number (HIN)
