Boat lettering is the custom lettering and graphics applied to a boat’s, yacht’s hull or superstructure. The lettering typically includes the boat’s name, often its home port and registration numbers, and other identifying information. It can also include decorative accents, such as stripes, patterns, or custom graphics. Boat lettering is often done using vinyl decals is a way for boat owners to personalize their vessel and make it unique. In some cases, boat lettering is required by law to display certain information, such as registration numbers, in a visible location on the boat.