Registration number install

My experience with stickers is just about that...bumper stickers and the like. I think I have a plan to re-apply my registration numbers but haven't done it before. I do have new 'tags' or whatever they're called coming from the DNR and there is no hint of where they used to be, so I'm starting from scratch.

This is such a simple thing I almost didn't ask, but I also thought someone here may have done this before.

Shop tips anyone?

You need to check with the GA DNR for the correct size and placement on the boat for the numbers, typically 2" and then you'll also need a state registration sticker as well, where ever you get your car plates from you should also be apply to get you the info you need for the boat.

Greg,

Just take your numbers to pretty much any of the sign makers up there in Gainesville & they will probably know everything you need. I took mine to one in Buford & they knew the size, choices I could use for the fonts, etc. They can give you instructions to put them on as well. It's not that bad at all. Your decal from the DNR should show how to position the decal with the numbers.

Thanks Greg...the thing is I don't want to pay someone until this fall?!!?   LOL

These are peel and stick #'s I already have.

PS-I just talked to one of our neighbors about getting together this spring. We hope you and your's will join us! You may not believe it, but my whole dock is floating.   

We'll leave the date up to mother nature.

8122pbrainard wrote: no goofing around

That's no fun Pete!   LOL

Actually, I was thinking of putting it all on upside down...but $11 is such a small percentage of a billion?!!?

Greg,

Check this out

GA Instructions

Your original numbers were probably on correctly since the state tag is supposed to always be first. Ill is that way also but I put the tag at the end or aft on both sides, just liked it better that way.

Sorry guys, I didn't state my need very well. I thought someone on this site would know a quick/foolproof trick to get the numbers on straight. I'll get 'em close for this year. This fall I'll strip the hardware, windshield, engine out, etc.

Thanks CQ and Pete. I'll have the numbers pretty close to where they want them, and maybe I'll get to shake hands with you both next year at GL.

At some point though, we may want some of you snowbirds to drop by the river!

TRBenj wrote: BuffaloBFN wrote: Sorry guys, I didn't state my need very well. Id say not!

Well darn it all...if you had just answered me first...?!!?   

TRBenj wrote: What kind of letters/numbers are you working with Greg?

West marine originals for this summer. It's way past time to be spinning the egg beater!!!

Yes, individual, that's what I meant by peel and stick.

I'll be fine. I was just sure that someone here had a 'trick'.   

I'll take that pointer and run with it!

See, it's all your fault! LMAO!!!

Thanks Tim, and I'll take that a step further...I didn't think about taping the top and then sticking.

Heck, if it can be done on the workbench; I'm in my natural habitat?!!?

Hollywood wrote: Did you get the reflective mailbox letters? bling bling

I looked and looked and looked...the only guy who had yall's wetsuit color saw my boat and wouldn't sell them to me?!!?   

A post is complete when HW stops by...!

Run a 1/2" masking tape stripe along the hull where the bottom of your reg numbers will be. Stand back and make sure its straight. The numbers most likely have a split in the backing so you can remove only 1/2. Remove the bottom 1/2 and carefully place each up to the masking tape. You can unstick and move a couple tmes if your gentile.Once you have the bottoms nice and straight and spaced properly rub the bottom 1/2 so the stick well and then remove the top 1/2 backing and rub those down as well. Then remove the 1/2" tape and admire your work. Take your time and you'll do fine.

In Maine we're required to place the registration sticker and a milfoil sticker next to the registratin letters/numbers. Until a few years ago, I never put the stickers on the boat, I left them stapled to the registration. I finally got pulled over and was warned that I'd get a ticket the next time, if they weren't on the boat. Now I place them on the windshield. I hate putting stickers on the hull.

I wanted them forward for a couple of reasons. Georgia likes them up there and the curve of the bow hides them a bit. That pic was shot from down low.

Besides HW, it's been too late for me for a long time!

Pete, I realize I don't have my figurative nylon adhesion license, but these are only temps.