What do boat liscence/number identification plates look like?

Question

New Zealand if possible. Just a question of curiosity - for which the cat died a noble death...

Answer 1

Usually it is two letters followed by some numbers on each side of the outer bow.

Answer 2

go to new zealand and look at a boat

Answer 3

I'm not sure if its the same in N.Z., but here in the states we have Boat Registration, and HID (Hull Identificatin Numbers).

The Boat Registration is issued every year, and it's a square sticker that you put on each side of the bow, that has the state you live in plus a unique number for your boat, such as CA1325.

The Hull identification number is stamped into the boats hull, usually on the far back end of boat (the stern).

This is basically the boats serial number, which tells you who manufactured the boat, the year of the boat (last 2 numbers usually), and where is was manufactured.  This became required after like 1978 or so, where all boats newer than that must have them.  Before that, they were not mandatory.

Answer 4

VA 1234 BX or VA-1234-BX. This is a federal and state requirement.

Numbers on the starbord side run stern to bow.

Numbers on the port side run bow to stern.

Boat numbers must:

1. Be affixed on both sides of the bow;

2. Be block letters, three inches high and contrasting with the color of your boat;

3, Letters must be separated from the numbers by a space or a hyphen.

Decals are furnished with each Certificate of Number and indicate the month and year of expiration and the registration number assigned to your vessel. The decal must be displayed within 6 inches of the registration number on the boat for which they were issued. Only the current decal may be visible.

Answer 5

Okay Banana Babe...2 different things. The boat's Identification Plate will look the same no matter which country it is in because it is fastened or molded-in by the manufacturer...like a serial number.

GOT IT?

Now, the vessel owner will go the appropriate New Zealand Authorities with a Bill of Sale or Ownership which clearly states the vessels Identification Number...and apply for his personal Registration and Registration Number(license number). If granted a registration...he will follow the governments instructions for mounting and displaying  the numbers. Usually they are required to be a minimum of 3.5 " high in a contrasting colour to the hull and near the bow. No plate is supplied as in a car or motorcycle. Usually vinyl letters are bought and slapped on the bow...some folks get a board or sheet of plastic and mount to the bow pullpit or lifelines.  For New Zealand...the number would start with "NZ" and some numbers usually 5 or more...ie:  NZ 123456

Look up Marinas and Hobart, New Zealand to see pictures of boats and their reg numbers.

Does that wrap it up for ya?  Is it a best answer?   LOL