Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Natural Resources › NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation › Chapter NR 5 - Boat Rules And Registration › Section NR 5.06 - Display of numbers or decals on boats

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) The assigned
				number shall be painted on, or attached to, each side of the forward half of
				the boat for which it was issued. The numbers shall be placed on the hull of
				the boat in such position as to provide clear legibility for identification.
				The numbers shall read from left to right and shall be in block characters of
				good proportion not less than 3 inches in height and shall be spaced as
				provided in s.
				NR
				5.05(2). The numbers shall be of a
				color which will contrast with the color of the background and so maintained as
				to be clearly visible and legible; i.e., dark numbers on a light background, or
				light numbers on a dark background.
(2) Upon being issued a certificate of number
				card and certification decals, the owner of the boat shall permanently affix
				and display the decals on each side of the vessel, 3 inches aft (to the rear)
				of and directly in line with the numbers.
(3) Upon being issued a registration card and
				registration decals, the owner shall permanently affix and display the
				registration decals on the transom (back of the boat) of the boat on each side
				of the federally documented name of the vessel in a manner so both decals are
				visible. If the federally documented name is displayed on the sides of the
				hull, the registration decals may be displayed 3 inches aft (to the rear) of
				and directly in line with the name.
(4) No person may display on either side of
				the forward half of any numbered boat any number other than the registration
				number issued for the boat.
(5)
(ag) Upon assignment of a hull identification
				number required under s.
				30.533(2),
				Stats., the owner shall permanently affix the assigned hull identification
				number to the starboard side of the transom of the vessel to which the hull
				identification number is assigned. Each hull identification number must be
				carved, burned, stamped, embossed, molded, bonded, or otherwise permanently
				affixed to the watercraft so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be
				obvious. Use of a plate must be fastened so that removal would cause scarring
				or damage to surrounding hull area. Hull identification number characters must
				be no less than 1/4 inch in height and not attached to any removable part. The
				assigned hull identification number must be permanently affixed in 2 places.
(ar) The primary hull
				identification number in watercraft with transoms shall be affixed to the
				starboard outboard side within 2 inches of the top of transom, gunwale, or hull
				deck joint, whichever is lowest. On vessels without transoms or impractical to
				use transom, to the starboard outboard side of hull, aft, within one foot of
				the stern and within 2 inches of the top of the hull side, gunwale or hull deck
				joint, whichever is lowest. On catamarans and pontoon boats with replaceable
				hulls, to the aft crossbeam, within 1 foot of the starboard hull attachment.
(b) The duplicate hull
				identification number shall be affixed in an unexposed location on the interior
				of the vessel or beneath a fitting or item of hardware.