I don't think that's going to work too well. The hull curves in at least 2 directions and so does the rail. You may be better off getting someone with an artistic eye to help you place them. Use the green masking tape and stand back till everything looks perfect. Go online and search 2010 or 2011 LSV and look at 30-40 pictures of the letters. You'll get a great feel for where they go. You'll also notice they place them in slightly different positions based on which tower is on the boat and whether it has a wrap. Figure out what looks best on your boat. I have an artistic daughter who helped place mine (but my letters were no good so I had to take them off -- but they were placed right.) Good luck!