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It sounds like either way you plan to use black vinyl adhesive numbering.

I think if thought out and well done, they don't look bad placed properly on the hull. I only buy this particular type of block lettering, 3" tall and compact horizontally, They are avaiable in many marine stores and have been around for 40 years. Numbers placed on a board hung from the rails can be moved around from boat to boat. Your DNR may not apporove of that.

Here is how I do it, keeping it simple with generic block lettering and the proper 3" spacing between groups:

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...0980382969

I do agree that many of the numbering solutions I have seen are terrible. More are either poorly spaced, poor aligned, or just plan ugly lettering, including those from graphic shops that overdid it. Sea Ray type "booze and crooze" boats are one of the biggest offenders, where they try to match registration numbers to hull graphics and coloring. Look in any West Marine, Cabelas, Bass Pro, Overtons, or other catalog and you can see that stuff. Don't forget Walmart also!

Since registeration numbering and state decal are a way of life in boating, I say just keep it simple, in good taste and minimal, and not try to make a graphic design statement with your required state number.