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Official Michigan Boating Handbook Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment

It's the Law: Before Going Out

Hull Identification Number

  • The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a unique 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.
  • You should write down your HIN and put it in a place separate from your vessel in case warranty problems arise or your vessel is stolen.
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