How to recreate boat registration numbers

I did this at TechShop Menlo Park. http://www.techshop.com

In the process of painting a boat the registration digits got scraped off for a clean smooth look. Without these the boat is illegal to be in the water. This is how to recreate them:

Step 1: Save your registration digits

And do it somewhere they will last. I made a reminder on my phone and wrote them down on several places. I know this seems redundant, but it is very important. 

Comments

[l8nite]

I've always just painted mine on but if I had the toys to play with I'd probably go for it...thanks for sharing

[caitlinsdad]

Is there a marine grade vinyl material to use? Ordinary outdoor sign plastic sheet may not be UV protected or the adhesive may not be good under saltwater spray.