It's the Law: Before Going Out on Your Vessel
Hull Identification Number
The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a unique, 12-digit number, assigned by the manufacturer, to vessels built after 1972.
Hull Identification Numbers:
- Distinguish one vessel from another
- Are engraved in the fiberglass or on a metal plate permanently attached to the transom
- Should be recorded by the owner and put in a place other than the vessel in case warranty problems arise or the vessel is lost or stolen
It is illegal to destroy, remove, alter, or deface a Hull Identification Number.

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