What do the numbers on a boat hull mean?

Hull Identification Number
The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a 12- or 14-character serial number that uniquely identifies a boat. The HIN is analogous to a VIN on a car. All boats manufactured or imported on or after November 1, 1972, must bear a HIN, and this HIN must be identified during boat registration.

How do you read a hull ID number?

The first three characters are a MIC (Manufacturer Identification Code) assigned by the Coast Guard to the manufacturer or the person importing the boat; characters four through eight are a serial number assigned by the manufacturer; the last four characters indicate the month and year the boat was built, and the model …

Where is a boat serial number?

HIN’s are located at the stern of the boat, usually on the starboard side of the transom, or as close to that area as possible. It’s used to register your boat and to track your boat’s history.

Where is the hull on a boat?

The Hull. The ‘hull’ is the portion of your boat that rides both in and on top of the water. The boat hull does not include any masts, sails, rigging, machinery or equipment.

Is there a boat Carfax?

Known as ‘Carfax for boats,’ the law enables boat buyers and sellers to have access to the history of boats and include any accidents or damages done to the vessel, similar to that of a vehicle’s history.

How do I find out my HIN number?

The HIN or SRN can be found on the top right hand corner of your holding statement and other shareholder communications. A HIN, being Broker sponsored, commences with an ‘X’. If you have an account number from a CHESS statement you will need to add an ‘X’ to the front of the account number before logging in.

How do I find out what kind of boat I have?

Read the NMMA plate. It tells you the name of the manufacturer, the maximum horsepower your boat is designed for, the number of passengers your boat will carry, your boat’s hull number. On the left side of the plate, about half-way down the plate, you will find the model of your boat.

Is the hull ID the same as the VIN number?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique number assigned to a motor vehicle or ORV. The HIN (Hull Identification Number) is a unique number assigned to a vessel. A serial number is a unique number assigned to a snowmobile.