Description
The Professional Solution for Displaying Registration on Soft-Hull Vessels
Eliminate the frustration of applying registration stickers directly to inflatable fabrics. The Hardline Products® Registration Plate Kit offers a durable, non-permanent, and legally compliant solution for displaying boat registration numbers on Dinghies, Inflatables, and Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). Dealers use these plates for your Dealer Tag for temporary registration on sea-trials.
Designed specifically for vessels where traditional adhesive decals fail or cannot be applied, this kit allows you to mount your registration numbers securely to hand lines, grab handles, D-rings, railings or oar holders without damaging your boat’s material.
Key Features & Benefits
- Universal Mounting System: Includes four (4) heavy-duty, 12-inch nylon Hook & Loop (Velcro®) straps with buckles. These adjustable straps feed through pre-cut channels, allowing for a secure fit on perimeter ropes, grab handles, and D-rings.
- Marine-Grade Durability: Constructed from high-impact, semi-flexible ABS plastic. These plates are engineered to withstand saltwater environments, resist fuel spills, and prevent fading or scratching over years of exposure.
- Legal Compliance: Sized at 3.75” x 23.75”, these plates meet or exceed US Coast Guard (USCG), state, and federal requirements for registration number visibility and size.
- Hull Protection: By mounting your numbers on a plate rather than the hull, you avoid adhesive residue issues and potential damage to Hypalon or PVC fabrics during sticker removal.
- Complete Customizability: The smooth, flat surface is optimized for standard 3-inch registration decals (sold separately). The plate length accommodates your full registration sequence plus your yearly state permit decal.
- Excellent for Dealer Plates: Boat Dealers use these plates for temporary registration when doing Sea-Trials.Hook & Loop (Velcro®) straps with buckles make it quick and easy to take plates with you.
Technical Specifications
- Material: 3mm” thick Marine Grade Clear Acrylic Plastic
- Dimensions: 3.75” (Height) x 23.75” (Width)
- Color: White (optimized for high-contrast visibility with standard black or colored lettering)
- Strap Type: 100% Nylon Hook & Loop with Buckle (12″ length)
- Included in Package:
- 2x Clear Acrylic Plastic Registration Plates (Port & Starboard)
- 4x Adjustable Velcro® Mounting Straps
- Origin: Proudly Made in the USA
Installation & Compatibility
Designed for Easy, Tool-Free Application
- Preparation: Wipe one side of the plate before applying your registration numbers to it.
- Application: Apply your registration letters and numbers (not included) to the plates. Pro Tip: Use Hardline Products® Sticker-On! Fluid for bubble-free alignment.
- Mounting: Thread the included Velcro® straps through the die-cut channels on the plate. Wrap the straps securely around your boat’s hand lines, oar locks, or D-rings.
- Adjustment: Tighten the straps via the buckle to ensure the plate does not flap during movement.
Note: Please verify your vessel has accessible attachment points (ropes, handles, or D-rings) prior to purchase. For inflatables with smooth hulls and no attachment points, we recommend our glue-on or double-sided tape plate kits.
Frequently Bought Together
- Hardline Products® Factory Matched Registration Kits: 3-inch legal numbering kits available in various colors to match your boat.
- Sticker-On!™ Decal Application Fluid: Ensures perfect decal placement without bubbles.
Installation & Compatibility
Q: Is the plate wide enough to handle 8 characters and my state tag? A: Yes, our plates are 23.75″Wide x 3.75″ high. Plenty of room to install your registration numbers or dingy name.
Q: What side do I attach my decal too? A: Does not matter.
Q: How should I space my decals so I make sure they all fit on the plate? A: Space your decals about a quarter character apart. Leave the width of one character between the state designation and your numbers. Leave another character’s width space apart before your last two numbers. For example FL 3645 JY. You can avoid spacing by ordering your numbers with this plate. Click here
Q: Can I use these plates on a Kayak? A: Yes. If there is no where to attach the cable ties consider screwing plates into surface with stainless steel screws.
Q: What are other options to attach to a Kayak? A: Use our Registration Plates that come with 2-sided 3m® tape to adhere your plates. Click here to order
Q: Where does my state tag come from? A: Your state tag is supplied by your state DMV when you pay your yearly fee. If your buying a new vessel this paperwork will be started by the dealer and you will receive your “Tag” in the mail or at the time you register.
Features & Operation
Q: Can these handle high winds? A: Yes, when properly secured they will not break or crack.
Durability & Lifespan
Q: Can these handle being in the sun? A: Yes, we use marine grade plastic that is UV stable.
Q: Will Salt-Water harm these registration plates? A: No, you can use these registration plates in fresh-water or salt-water.
UPC:632164731288
