HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (HIN)
All vessels manufactured since 1972 are permanently marked with a Hull Identification Number (HIN) a number that is permanently affixed to the rear of vessel's hull indicating the manufacturer and serial number as well as the month and year of production., which is the 12-character serial number of your vessel. To identify your vessel, HINs are marked at the sternrear portion of a vessel. on the starboard (right) side, or as close to that area as possible. You must NOT deface or alter the HIN.
THE HIN INDICATES THE BOAT'S:
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Manufacturer
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Serial number
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Month and year of production
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Model year
