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Does everyone have spaces between the prefix and suffix ? Is it something thats gonna get me in trouble I I don leave the spaces? I've seen boats with them done both ways.
I got some new numbers at academy that I like... I guess . I'm torn between these stick on numbers or stenciling them in with paint.
Lets see some of yours.

Paint them!

We have the space on all of our boats.

AGFC is anal about the numbers being the right size and must be contrasting color.
NOTE: mine are reflective numbers and never had trouble with birds flaring because of that.
The thing I have the most trouble with is the headlights on the boat. Cover em up with a burlap bag or something.[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1397155669543.jpg[/attachment]

aunt betty wrote:AGFC is anal about the numbers being the right size and must be contrasting color.
NOTE: mine are reflective numbers and never had trouble with birds flaring because of that.
The thing I have the most trouble with is the headlights on the boat. Cover em up with a burlap bag or something.[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1397155669543.jpg[/attachment]

Those mailbox numbers?

Mine are painted on, and if MD doesn't like it, they may go fuck themselves.

I went with the stickers - no spaces.

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

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I went with the stickers - no spaces.

That COULD get you a ticket in MI, no spaces and not very contrasting. Never really cared for the "flare" reg numbers.

BrewGUN wrote:

FlintRiverFowler wrote:

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I went with the stickers - no spaces.

That COULD get you a ticket in MI, no spaces and not very contrasting. Never really cared for the "flare" reg numbers.

Good thing ill probly never go to that crap state.

Georgia doesnt specify exactly how they want it displayed on the boat? Dont you have an inside connection in the coast guard to tell you how its supposed to be?

(Couldn't help it on that last one)

When I receive my new license for the boat every 2 years there's an example right there, on the paperwork, of what's expected or required. Here, you have to have the spaces and the letters/numbers are required to be minimum 2". Like everyone else has said they also have to be contrasting but, I've never seen or heard of a ticket for no contrast.
Basically, the way it appears on your registration is how it must be on your vessel.

3legged_lab wrote:Georgia doesnt specify exactly how they want it displayed on the boat? Dont you have an inside connection in the coast guard to tell you how its supposed to be?

(Couldn't help it on that last one)

I really don't think georgia cares. I've seen quite a many boats and jetskis without spaces and never heard of anyone getting stopped for it . Really just tryin to dress the ole jon boat up and make it look a little less dinky and wanted to see some other people's numbers.

If they're that anal about spacing and other such dumb shit, they should just issue a damn license plate.

assateague wrote:If they're that anal about spacing and other such dumb shit, they should just issue a damn license plate.

How long did it take you to get registration on your home built? From all the other Maryland Dnr bullshit you've shared here I'd imagine you had to take the boat before the state congress to get it approved ?

I just had to go into the office with my receipts, two pictures of the boat, and one with the motor mounted on it.

And then the woman didn't believe me, and assessed it at $1000, anyway, instead of the $270 in receipts. I showed her my receipts, she said "yes, but it's worth more now". I told her no it's not, because it very well may kill somebody, and that the assessment on the home built is the materials, per their fucking web site. No dice. She just wanted her money. Was still only around $30 for the first, and that's it. Don't have to pay an annual registration fee, but do have to send in a check made out to DNR for $0 so "they can complete their record keeping". I'm not making that up.

assateague wrote: have to send in a check made out to DNR for $0 so "they can complete their record keeping". I'm not making that up.

Straight meat honker

My first renewal year, I got the form, and it said "fee: $0", so I checked the "no new information" box and sent it back. This was in November, our expire 12/31. Missed two weekends of duck in January because I had no stickers. Finally called, and asked where it was. She looked it up, and said they didn't receive a check. I said I don't owe you anything, and thats when she told me what I had to do. I was dumbfounded, but I think they've either changed it or fucked up, because I forgot the check again this year, but got my stickers anyway. Stupid.

assateague wrote:My first renewal year, I got the form, and it said "fee: $0", so I checked the "no new information" box and sent it back. This was in November, our expire 12/31. Missed two weekends of duck in January because I had no stickers. Finally called, and asked where it was. She looked it up, and said they didn't receive a check. I said I don't owe you anything, and thats when she told me what I had to do. I was dumbfounded, but I think they've either changed it or fucked up, because I forgot the check again this year, but got my stickers anyway. Stupid.

So you have to renew every year?
Ours is every three years. $15 bucks for a boat under 16 feet and then a $10 transaction fee which is bullshit. But whatever I waste 10 bucks on stupid shit all the time right?

Yep, every year. But since it costs me nothing, I'm ok with it.

New kayaks aren't even $1000. How the Nigel is yours supposed to be worth that much???



Ps, that was supposed to say "how the hell", but autocorrect changed it to Nigel, and I'm leaving it, lol

QH's Paw wrote:When I receive my new license for the boat every 2 years there's an example right there, on the paperwork, of what's expected or required. Here, you have to have the spaces and the letters/numbers are required to be minimum 2". Like everyone else has said they also have to be contrasting but, I've never seen or heard of a ticket for no contrast.
Basically, the way it appears on your registration is how it must be on your vessel.

Better check again mike, 3" tall numbers.
http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/BoatReg/pages/ordisplay.aspx

That's weird, I thought it used to say minimum 2" right on the registration renewal. Maybe I'm just getting old and it actually said 3". I know every boat I've ever owned the letters were already the same height as the state reg stamp.

QH's Paw wrote:That's weird, I thought it used to say minimum 2" right on the registration renewal. Maybe I'm just getting old and it actually said 3". I know every boat I've ever owned the letters were already the same height as the state reg stamp.

Its probably because, like me, you dont really care what the oregon state marine board says. Mine are painted on, slightly slanted, with a drop shadow, and dont have much contrast to the hull color.

Usually the numbers on my boat are covered in mud. The roads I travel put a coat of muddy sand that's like armor.
Washed it off so flint could see.
My dad put them numbers on in 1978.
I think they're for a mailbox. Not changing it.