NoThanksDad
New Member
- Jun 21, 2009
- 314
- Boat Info
- 330 Sundancer 1994
- Engines
- twin 5.7L Mercruiser w/ Alpha I drives
Wg,
The following content is a cut and paste from the USCG FAQ section on vessel documentation. There's a ton of information there and many FAQ's you may find helpful. To the best of my knowledge, there isn't a size "limit" on the name, but there is a size minimum on the "hailing port". (See below)
USCG FAQ link: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvdc/nvdcfaq.asp
HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?
The official number assigned to documented vessels, preceded by the abbreviation "NO." must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals at least three inches high on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious and cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area.
The name and hailing port of a recreational vessel must be marked together on some clearly visible exterior part of the hull. The vessel name of a commercial vessel must also be marked on the port and starboard bow and the vessel name and the hailing port must also be marked on the stern. All markings may be made by any means and materials that result in durable markings and must be at least four inches in height, made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals. The "hailing port" must include both a place and a State, Territory, or possession of in the United States. The state may be abbreviated.
Hope this helps
The following content is a cut and paste from the USCG FAQ section on vessel documentation. There's a ton of information there and many FAQ's you may find helpful. To the best of my knowledge, there isn't a size "limit" on the name, but there is a size minimum on the "hailing port". (See below)
USCG FAQ link: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvdc/nvdcfaq.asp
HOW DO I MARK MY VESSEL?
The official number assigned to documented vessels, preceded by the abbreviation "NO." must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals at least three inches high on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious and cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area.
The name and hailing port of a recreational vessel must be marked together on some clearly visible exterior part of the hull. The vessel name of a commercial vessel must also be marked on the port and starboard bow and the vessel name and the hailing port must also be marked on the stern. All markings may be made by any means and materials that result in durable markings and must be at least four inches in height, made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals. The "hailing port" must include both a place and a State, Territory, or possession of in the United States. The state may be abbreviated.
Hope this helps
Nehalennia
Well-Known Member
- Aug 22, 2007
- 10,006
- Boat Info
- 2001 310DA twin 350 MAGs, Westerbeke 4.5KW
- Engines
- Twin 350 MAG V-drives
I believe it's the same as mine. I think I have dimensions at home. I'll check later tonight.
