Boat Rego Stencils (Reverse Cut)
Prefer painted registration numbers? Order a reverse-cut vinyl stencil of your rego, cut to the height you need, then paint the numbers on and peel the mask away.
From $69.99 per set
How a rego stencil works
- Design it. Enter your registration and choose the height in the designer. The stencil option is already ticked when you start from this page.
- Apply the mask. The characters are cut out of a solid sheet of vinyl. Clean the surface, then apply the mask where the numbers will go.
- Paint. Use a paint made for your surface (inflatable tube paints for Hypalon or PVC, marine paint for hulls). Thin coats help stop paint bleeding under the edges.
- Peel. Remove the mask when the paint manufacturer recommends, then let the paint cure fully before use.
These steps are product advice. Follow your paint and tube manufacturer’s instructions.
When to choose a stencil over vinyl numbers
- Hypalon (CSM) inflatables, where vinyl adhesion can be less reliable than on PVC.
- Textured or flexible surfaces that are hard for vinyl to grip.
- A painted look that matches existing hull graphics.
For smooth gelcoat, painted or aluminium hulls, standard cut vinyl rego stickers are quicker to apply.
Painted numbers still need to meet your state rules
Painted numbers must meet the same display rules as stickers: minimum height, contrast with the hull, and placement. For example, Queensland requires numbers to be permanently displayed, legible from 30m and in dark-on-light or light-on-dark colours. Check the number size by state table and your state’s law page before you paint.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a stencil and a rego sticker?
A rego sticker is the numbers themselves, cut from coloured vinyl. A stencil is a vinyl mask with the numbers cut out, so you can paint them onto the boat.
Can I reuse a vinyl rego stencil?
Vinyl stencils are designed for a single application. Once peeled, the mask usually stretches or picks up paint and won't give clean edges a second time.
What paint should I use with a boat rego stencil?
Use a paint made for your surface, such as a flexible inflatable-tube paint for Hypalon or PVC, or a marine paint for hard hulls. Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for coats and drying times.
Browse boat stickers Australia
Choose the style that fits your boat: solid one-line rego for most legal displays, outline multi-stroke lettering, round two-line designs (check compliance), jetski / PWC, or a custom boat name.