{"product_id":"houseboat-large-vessel-registration-numbers-canada","title":"Houseboat \u0026 Large Vessel Registration Numbers | Compliance Lettering","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003eTransport Canada spec · Made in Canada · Premium Outdoor Vinyl · Ships in 1–3 Business Days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure your houseboat, large pontoon, or commercial vessel passes Transport Canada inspection with oversized registration numbers scaled for large hulls. Vessels over 25 feet have significantly more hull surface — numbers at the legal 7.5 cm minimum look undersized and may still draw questions from enforcement officers. These sets are produced at 4-inch (10 cm) or custom height so your identification is unmistakably visible from the water, dock, and patrol boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLegal Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum character height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 cm (3 inches) — 10 cm (4 inches) recommended for vessels over 25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSOR\/2010-91 Small Vessel Regulations, s.905(1)(b)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMust contrast clearly with hull colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSOR\/2010-91 s.905(1)(c)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth sides of bow, forward half of vessel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSOR\/2010-91 s.905(1)(a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHull surface compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdhesive rated for fibreglass, painted aluminium, and gelcoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor durability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emanufacturer-rated up to 7 years UV-stabilised cast vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustry standard for vessel number products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Colour Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost houseboats and large fibreglass pontoons have white or light-coloured hull panels. Black or dark navy vinyl delivers the required contrast. Select your character height at checkout — 4 inch (10 cm) is the most common choice for houseboats. Custom heights available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast verified:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2026 — SOR\/2010-91, \u003cem\u003eSmall Vessel Regulations\u003c\/em\u003e, Section 905 — Vessel Identification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compliance Lettering","offers":[{"title":"3 inch (76mm) — Legal Minimum \/ Standard Vinyl","offer_id":48986943127803,"sku":"CD-HOUSEBOAT-3-STD","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 inch (76mm) — Legal Minimum \/ Reflective Vinyl","offer_id":48986943160571,"sku":"CD-HOUSEBOAT-3-REF","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch — Most Popular \/ Standard Vinyl","offer_id":48986943193339,"sku":"CD-HOUSEBOAT-4-STD","price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch — Most Popular \/ Reflective Vinyl","offer_id":48986943226107,"sku":"CD-HOUSEBOAT-4-REF","price":104.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 inch — Maximum Visibility \/ Standard Vinyl","offer_id":48986943258875,"sku":"CD-HOUSEBOAT-6-STD","price":114.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 inch — Maximum Visibility \/ Reflective Vinyl","offer_id":48986943291643,"sku":"CD-HOUSEBOAT-6-REF","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9824\/3835\/files\/houseboat-large-vessel-registration-numbers-canada.png?v=1781651417","url":"https:\/\/checkout.niagarastandsout.ca\/products\/houseboat-large-vessel-registration-numbers-canada","provider":"Niagara Stands Out ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}