name placement

[cthru1]

Where have you all placed the name on your boats? Sides, transome, etc.? We are naming our new boat and any input is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: name placement

Hi there cthru1. If your boat is documented, the name must go on the bow where your registration numbers would normally go and your home port goes on the stern. Registered boats usually will have the name displayed on the stern, but you can put it anywhere.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: name placement

Rat is right. <br />Mine, top 1/4 of the transom, centered.

 

[Mark42]

Re: name placement

Rat, <br /><br />What is meant by "documented"? I take it that documented is one step beyond registration?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Mark.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: name placement

Mark42 as an option to registering your boat with the state you can document it with the Coast Guard and never register it again. <br /><br />More info here.<br /> web page

 

[KRS]

Re: name placement

Boats that travel a certain distance offshore or go in international waters must be Coast Guard documented, including home port on the transom... correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: name placement

Downunder it usually includes the home marina name.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[lawyertob]

Re: name placement

Originally posted by Drowned Rat:<br /> Mark42 as an option to registering your boat with the state you can document it with the Coast Guard and never register it again. <br /><br />More info here.<br /> web page

Rat,<br /><br />Just a quick note, some states still require registration of the boat whether it is documented or not, there are also rules that determine whether a boat is even eligible for documentation...most fishing/ski type boats are not eligible. BTW, I checked this on the link you gave to be sure...the link is great, thanks.<br /><br />Just my $0.02 worth,<br />Joe