Mike, you may want to check with the DNR before purchasing the fancy lettering. I have my boats inspected by the Coast Guard Auxilary every year and last year they were told by the WI DNR that they would be cracking down on the lettering. "Block Lettering only". The coastie wouldn't give me my inspection sticker until I removed the beautifully painted lettering and installed plan jane. The folks at West Marine knew nothing about the crack-down. Read the regulations, talk to a warden. Just in case MI is doing the same.