{"product_id":"1963-pennsylvania-motor-boat-license-plate-last-year-used","title":"1963 Pennsylvania Motor Boat License Plate, Last Year Used","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAdd a unique splash of local maritime history to your collection with this \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003evintage 1963 Pennsylvania Motor Boat license plate\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued by the Commonwealth for watercraft registration, this small-format industrial plate is a fantastic find for license plate collectors, nautical enthusiasts, or local history buffs.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCrafted from heavy-gauge stamped steel, this authentic plate features a bold maroon-red finish with embossed white lettering and a classic wavy-edge border. It displays the registration number \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e48613\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"MB 63\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, and its historical expiration text, \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"EXP. 3-31-64.\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes complete with its original vertical rod mounting hinge mechanism still attached to the left edge.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=bxvJdd_1k\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCollector's Trivia Note: Boat vs. Bike\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWhile the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\"MB\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e stamping on the left looks like it might stand for \"Motor Bike,\" this is actually a dedicated \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eMotor Boat\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e plate. While Pennsylvania used the \"MB\" code for motorbikes in the 1930s and 40s, they officially transitioned motorbikes to an \"MC\" (Motorcycle) tag by 1950. When the state launched its watercraft registration program in 1955, they revived the \"MB\" designation to stand for Motor Boat.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFurthermore, \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e1963 was the absolute final year\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennsylvania ever issued metal hull plates for boats before permanently transitioning to vinyl registration decals. This makes this maroon tag a true \"last of its kind\" piece of PA transit history!\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=bxvJdd_27\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiatbGir66XAxV-M1kFHcsIMggQ-7AUegYIAAgZEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonwealth of Pennsylvania\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eYear:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963 (Expiration March 31, 1964)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eType:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Passenger Motorboat License Tag (Final year of issue)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped steel, metal hinge bracket\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. The plate is structurally solid with no major bends. It displays an authentic, honest patina with minor localized paint chipping, edge wear, and light surface oxidation consistent with its age and lake\/river use over 60 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThese plates were mounted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"MAeH b6AQX\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=hRCovb_t\/cFwyDc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi47-i5sK6XAxWUK1kFHUtuAA4QuJAPegYIAAgTEAE\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eusing a specialized vertical \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003epivot bracket assembly\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[247864,null,0]]]]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e that attached directly to the exterior hull of the watercraft.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIf you look closely at the left edge of your plate, you can see the original, factory-installed \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ecylindrical metal sleeve and metal rod hinge mechanism\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here is exactly how the system functioned on a 1960s boat:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi47-i5sK6XAxWUK1kFHUtuAA4Q-7AUegYIAAgVEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAC\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Transom Mount:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The vertical bracket sleeve on the left was bolted directly to the flat wood or fiberglass transom (the stern\/back) or onto the side of the hull near the bow.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAF\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Hinge Action:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Because boats routinely bump into docks, pilings, and tree branches, mounting a small metal plate completely rigid would cause it to bend, snap off, or rip fiberglass out of the hull. The built-in pin rod allowed the plate to \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eswing freely back and forth like a door hinge\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the boat brushed against a dock, the plate would simply fold flat against the hull and swing right back into position afterward.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forums.iboats.com\/threads\/mounting-license-plate.170112\/\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAI\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Removable Pin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The long pin passing through the sleeve could be pulled out. This allowed boat owners to easily remove the entire license plate at the end of the weekend to prevent theft or to swap out the plate when the new registration year arrived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HELLERTOWN TRADING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49737705160775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2987\/7063\/files\/20261009_184259_78fa8797-6cee-44df-9db4-8bc762c6a9db.jpg?v=1791598453","url":"https:\/\/www.hellertowntrading.com\/products\/1963-pennsylvania-motor-boat-license-plate-last-year-used","provider":"HELLERTOWN TRADING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}