Signs For Boats

United States Coast Guard vessel documentation is an alternative to titling or registering your boat with a U.S. state. Most USCG documented vessels are commercial, but recently increasing numbers of pleasure boaters and recreational boaters have chosen to document their vessels with the Coast Guard instead of registering them. To be eligible for USCG documentation, boats must be wholly owned by a U.S. citizen and must be a minimum of 5 net tons — usually around 27 feet. Read More

There are several benefits to USCG documentation:

1. USCG documentation is internationally recognized and makes it easier to enter and leave foreign ports. including in the Bahamas, Mexico, and Canada. If you plan to travel in international waters, consider USCG documentation.

2.USCG documented vessels are not required to display state registration numbers, which can be an aesthetic concern. Instead, they must display their name and hailing port.

3.USCG documentation may open up additional financing options for buying a boat. Many lenders require that eligible vessels be documented for several reasons.

One important requirement for documented boats is that the official documentation number ( preceded by “NO.”) must be permanently affixed in block numbers at least 3” tall on a visible interior structural part of the boat, such as a bulkhead. This should ideally be done with riveting and a sealant.

The Coast Guard guidelines for permanent affixing say that if someone removed or attempted to remove the sign or boat decals, it would leave some damage to the entire area around where the sign was attached. Riveting is considered much harder to remove than through bolting or screws.

The Coast Guard documentation boards we sell are all you need to ensure your full compliance with Coast Guard requirements for the interior display of your documentation number. Some of the main benefits of choosing our products over alternatives include: Read More

Superior Material

Our documentation plates are made from ½” King ColorCore marine grade plastic sheet, which is impervious to moisture, rot, and UV damage.

Color Contrast

ColorCore sheet consists of a contrasting color sandwiched between outer sheets. Numbers are cut on a CNC router, exposing the black, inner sheet for maximum contrast and a clean, stylish look.

Quality and Durability

Characters are cut or engraved into the board with CNC precision to last a lifetime. They can never fade or discolor.

No Painting Required

Making your own documentation board by painting a wood or plastic board is inexpensive but also difficult. It also runs the risk of characters that don’t meet Coast Guard size or shape requirements. Wooden and other placards are also susceptible to rot and delamination over time, and even the best paints deteriorate.

Although the Coast Guard documentation plate needs to meet specific dimension requirements, we have other custom outdoor signs available that come in different shapes, sizes, and colors for everything that your business may need.Read More

Using our CNC routing and laser engraving, we can make sure they display the unique message or graphics they need at competitive price points.

Our custom outdoor signs are perfect for use as:

• Dock labels
• Gas docks
• Labels for any specific area
• Campgrounds
• RV grounds
• Golf courses and just about anywhere else that requires outdoor signage

According to USCG requirements, your boat must have its official documentation number affixed permanently in block-style Arabic numerals that are a minimum of 3 inches in height. The numbers should be preceded by the letters “NO.” Our Boat Outfitters documentation boards meet those requirements.

There is no limit really to what you can have engraved and displayed on one of our custom outdoor signs. If you are hosting an event on your marina or boat, you can give attendees directions.Or if you are looking for a simple way to direct people using your boat, you can use these signs for that purpose. Whatever you need to get across you can.

A mechanical bond with screws or bolts is always recommended on King Starboard that is the only way to guarantee a perfect, permanent bond. There is no adhesive that is proven to create a permanent bond with starboard.

Although there are some boat signs that you must have for legal purposes, like Coast Guard documentation plates, there are others that come down to personal taste and preference. Many additional signs that people choose to have on their vessels are a good idea because they help ensure the safety of you and anyone else on the vessel.