What does my hull identification number look like?
Your hull number varies depending on brand but to give an idea, a hull number looks similar to the below: Bayliner: Maxum: Trophy Boats:
Your hull number varies depending on brand but to give an idea, a hull number looks similar to the below: Bayliner: Maxum: Trophy Boats:
Here you can find the location of your Inboard Mercruiser and Outboard engines (most brands are in similar position): Mercruiser: Yamaha Outboard engines (most brands are in similar position):
Using this example hull number, you can learn more about your boat from the hull number: BIYB23CUF506 BIYB - MANUFACTURERS CODE 23 - BOAT SERIAL NUMBER CU - MODEL REFERENCE NUMBER F5 - MONTH AND YEAR THE BOAT WAS MADE 06 - MODEL YEAR OF THE BOAT i.e. the “C506” shows that the boat was made in “F” which is [...]
For most brands, the hull identification number (more commonly known as HIN), is found on the starboard aft quarter just below the gunwhale line. It is most often on the transom but in more recently years where extended swim platforms have become more popular, it can be on the hull sides. Here is a Bayliner [...]