The color must with your boat's hull (e.g., black letters on a white hull). They must read from left to right on both sides. 2. Validation Decals
Often called the "license plate" for your vessel, registration numbers are required for most motorized boats. These are issued by your state’s boating authority or DMV. BOAT NUMBERS
If the registration number is the license plate, the HIN is the . Every boat manufactured after 1972 has a unique 12-character HIN. The color must with your boat's hull (e