58 Pa. Code § 95.7 - Hull identification numbers
(a) A person who builds a boat for his own
use shall identify the boat with two hull identification numbers that meet the
requirements of this section.
(b)
Persons who are required to identify boats under subsection (a) shall obtain
the required hull identification number from the Commission. Application shall
be made on forms provided by the Commission.
(c) Two identical hull identification numbers
are required to be displayed on each boat hull. The first hull identification
number shall be affixed as follows:
(1) On
boats with transoms, to the starboard side of the transom within 2 inches of
the top of the transom gunwale or hull/deck joint, whichever is
lowest.
(2) On boats without
transoms or on boats on which it would be impractical to use the transom, to
the starboard outboard side of the hull, aft, within 1 foot of the stern and
within 2 inches of the top of the hull side, gunwale or hull/deck joint,
whichever is lowest.
(3) On
catamarans and pontoon boats which have readily replaceable hulls, to the aft
crossbeam within 1 foot of the starboard hull attachment.
(4) If the hull identification number would
not be visible because of rails, fittings or other accessories, the number
shall be affixed as near as possible to the location specified in paragraph
(1).
(d) The duplicate
hull identification number shall be affixed in an unexposed location on the
interior of the boat or beneath a fitting or item of hardware.
(e) Each hull identification number shall be
carved, burned, stamped, embossed, molded, bonded or otherwise permanently
affixed to the boat so that alteration, removal or replacement would be
obvious. A hull identification number may not be attached to parts of the boat
that are removable.
(f) The
character of each hull identification number may not be less than 1/4 of an
inch high.
(g) A person may not
remove or alter a number required by this section or
33 CFR
181.23 (relating to hull identification
numbers required) unless authorized by the Executive Director.
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