Hey Everyone: I have my boat USCG documented and am having difficulty interpreting the naming regulations. The question I have concerns the location of the boat name. Is it permissable under the regulations to have the name of the boat on the hull (each side of the hull on each stern quarter) and the hailing port on the transom. Or must the name and hailing port be on the transom. If anyone has any information or advice on this topic I would appreciate the help. Thanks and Happy New Year! Kevin
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Kevin: While I'm not sure what the actual USCG regs say, I have seen many boats (including mine)with their names on both stern quarters and only the hailing port name on the transom. The popularity of walk thru transoms limits space back there. Tom 98 H376 "Follow the Sun"
Kevin: While I'm not sure what the actual USCG regs say, I have seen many boats (including mine)with their names on both stern quarters and only the hailing port name on the transom. The popularity of walk thru transoms limits space back there. Tom 98 H376 "Follow the Sun"
Naming documented boats...
Based on (c)below, looks like you can do just what you suggest.... TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--CONTINUED PART 67--DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS--Table of Contents Subpart I--Marking Requirements for Vessel Documentation Sec. 67.123 Name and hailing port marking requirements. (a) For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. (b) Vessels with square bow. For vessels having a square bow, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the bow in a manner to avoid obliteration. The name and hailing port must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern. (c) Recreational vessels. For vessels documented exclusively for recreation, the name and hailing port must be marked together on some clearly visible exterior part of the hull. (d) The markings required by paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section, which may be made by the use of any means and materials which result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than four inches in height.
Based on (c)below, looks like you can do just what you suggest.... TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--CONTINUED PART 67--DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS--Table of Contents Subpart I--Marking Requirements for Vessel Documentation Sec. 67.123 Name and hailing port marking requirements. (a) For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. (b) Vessels with square bow. For vessels having a square bow, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the bow in a manner to avoid obliteration. The name and hailing port must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern. (c) Recreational vessels. For vessels documented exclusively for recreation, the name and hailing port must be marked together on some clearly visible exterior part of the hull. (d) The markings required by paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section, which may be made by the use of any means and materials which result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than four inches in height.
Here is a nice location...
Ive seen boat names engraved nicely on varnished wood, mounted on the stainless bow pulpit...looks nice too. Ive also seen some boats in my marina placing the state license number on the bow pulpit, instead of sticking it on the front boat hull. Marinas in my area have become very diversified in names of boats, and locations...ie.-when one names their boat: "Passing Wind" ya hafta' wonder, is it a joke, or disrespect for the boat, or a message to fellow boaters? HA !
Ive seen boat names engraved nicely on varnished wood, mounted on the stainless bow pulpit...looks nice too. Ive also seen some boats in my marina placing the state license number on the bow pulpit, instead of sticking it on the front boat hull. Marinas in my area have become very diversified in names of boats, and locations...ie.-when one names their boat: "Passing Wind" ya hafta' wonder, is it a joke, or disrespect for the boat, or a message to fellow boaters? HA !
Did Hunter give the boats names?
I was told that Hunter gave the larger boats names when they left the factory, unless the buyer requested a specific name. Most of the Hunter names had something to do with sun, or summer, or tropics, etc. Anyone confirm this?
I was told that Hunter gave the larger boats names when they left the factory, unless the buyer requested a specific name. Most of the Hunter names had something to do with sun, or summer, or tropics, etc. Anyone confirm this?
Not to worry
My boat has had a techincal name violation for years, and we dock across from the Coast Guard Training Center. Ever since 9/11, they've got better things to do than police names. Last night, ABC News awarded the entire Coast Guard as "People of the Year" for Katrina rescues. Very well deserved.
My boat has had a techincal name violation for years, and we dock across from the Coast Guard Training Center. Ever since 9/11, they've got better things to do than police names. Last night, ABC News awarded the entire Coast Guard as "People of the Year" for Katrina rescues. Very well deserved.
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