Dink registration in the US...? - Page 2

Pura Vida · 09-08-2007, 12:30

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Originally Posted by CSY Man

Thanks for the comments.

I bit the bullet yesterday and turned in the paperwork for proper FL registration.

After I get my numbers, will head to West and the hardware store to see about slapping on either paint or glue-on numbers.

Going ahead with the registration was the best plan. No matter where you go you will be able to avoid most hassle. BTW here in Texas a dink and motor needs two registrations, one for the dink and one for the motor (unless it is rowed and under 14 feet.)

I used the WM stencil and if I had it to do over I would buy the stecils and a sharpie from a Target.

CSY Man · 09-08-2007, 14:45

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I used the WM stencil and if I had it to do over I would buy the stecils and a sharpie from a Target.

Why...?

What went wrong?

scallywag · 09-08-2007, 14:51

CSY--Probably the stencils were cheaper at Target than WM.

John

CSY Man · 09-08-2007, 15:16

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CSY--Probably the stencils were cheaper at Target than WM.

Roger, good idea.

I am all for cheap stencils, but would think that paint made for the purpose would be a better solution than a Sharpie. ?

Open-minded however...

scallywag · 09-08-2007, 15:27

I think the sharpie is used to outline the letters and numbers before paint is applied. I know my stick on letters want to curl off the material. I was thinking of using them as stencils . I like the sharpie idea for outlining. I am going to used paint.
John

Pura Vida · 11-08-2007, 11:42

Sorry I've been away from internet access but scallywag is spot on. The stencils are cheaper and since it is suggested to do the outline in Sharpie anyway (to prevent bleeding) it makes the letters look more consistent. Normally I want a crappy looking dink so it was not big deal to me. I only repainted it because it was from Florida and had the "T/T boatname" letter on the side.

rebel heart · 11-08-2007, 11:59

I go with the sharpie solution, and I used my dremel to etch the numbers into the outboard mounting plate (it's made of wood). A nice pink (or some other horrid color) spritz to your outboard (not just the top cover) makes your dink rather unstealable as well.

11-08-2007, 11:59	#22
rebel heart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Boat: Hans Christian 36 Posts: 802 Images: 3	I go with the sharpie solution, and I used my dremel to etch the numbers into the outboard mounting plate (it's made of wood). A nice pink (or some other horrid color) spritz to your outboard (not just the top cover) makes your dink rather unstealable as well. __________________ Keep the water on the outside, you on the inside, and the stick in the air. http://rebelheart.squarespace.com

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09-08-2007, 14:51	#18
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 428 Images: 2	CSY--Probably the stencils were cheaper at Target than WM. John

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scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 428 Images: 2	I think the sharpie is used to outline the letters and numbers before paint is applied. I know my stick on letters want to curl off the material. I was thinking of using them as stencils . I like the sharpie idea for outlining. I am going to used paint. John

11-08-2007, 11:42	#21
Pura Vida Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Galveston Boat: C&C 27 Posts: 721	Sorry I've been away from internet access but scallywag is spot on. The stencils are cheaper and since it is suggested to do the outline in Sharpie anyway (to prevent bleeding) it makes the letters look more consistent. Normally I want a crappy looking dink so it was not big deal to me. I only repainted it because it was from Florida and had the "T/T boatname" letter on the side.