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Serial numbers are hand-engraved using a vibration tool. To find your boat’s serial number:
A hull identification number (HIN) is similar to a VIN number on a car, as it is a serial number from the manufacturer that uniquely identifies the boat while allowing the owner or potential buyer to track the history of the vessel. A summary of the issues surrounding a vessel's hull ID or HIN. A boat hull identification number, which is commonly referred to as a HIN or hull ID, serves the same basic purpose as a vehicle serial number. The above requirements pertain to hull identification numbers that have.
- On kayaks, serial numbers are located near the rear of the boat, on the underside on most models.
- On sailboats, serial numbers are located near the rudder attachment point.
Newer boats have a rectangular, raised ridge around the serial number to make it easier to find. Rubbing a small amount of graphite or soil into the serial number engraving may make it easier to read. Each serial number follows one of the following patterns:
- CCMB1234A708
- US-CCMB1234A708
Broken into its component parts (US- | CCM | B1234 | A | 7 | 08) , a boat serial number conveys the following information:
- US- or FR- or CN-: Country of origin of the boat (Hobie boats are made in the United States, France, and China). The country of origin may not appear on older boats.
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- CCM or HCC or HCE: Indicates the manufacturing company. CCM and HCC indicate boats manufactured by Hobie Cat Company (USA). HCE indicates boats manufactured by Hobie Cat Europe.
Boat Model By Serial Number
- B1234: Indicates the model and sequential serial number. In most cases, the model is indicated with a single letter, but sometimes two letters are used.
Boat Information By Hull Number
- A: Month of manufacture – A (January) through L (December).
- 7: Last digit of the year of manufacture.
- 08: Last two digits of the model year.