Hull Identification Number

All boats manufactured for sale must have a manufacturers serial number.  All boats manufactured after 1972 must have a Hull Identification Number.  HINs are typically engraved in the fiberglass or on a small metal plate attached to the transom. Record your HIN number and put it in a place away from the boat. It can be useful if warranty problems arise or if your boat is lost or stolen.
You must have a HIN to register your boat if it was built after 1972.   For more information on how to locate your HIN or to obtain a replacement HIN, click here.

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