translation of HIN

[SECF3114M73J]

O.K., my boat is a 1973 SeaCraft center console. hull number SECF3114M73J. SEC=SeaCraft, 73=1973. Does anyone know what the rest of the code stands for?

[TUGBOAT]

HIN- Hull Identification Number- 1st 3 Builder--next letter(Model possibly -Fisherman,MasterAngler) ? --next 4 #'s sequence # -hull # built . next letter (?)-- last 2 #'s Year built.
Last letter on registration(not on hull) ?
Your #'s SEC(Potter Hull) 3114 th Hull built by that company ,'73. Mine was the 5th Hull built in '83 Master angler(m)SICM0005M83B by csy.
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[hitsgang]

Ok Capt. Brad

Riddle me this.....

I have 12 #s in my Hull I.D. can you give me your thoughts on what it all means?

SICF7115E686

Thanks

[hitsgang]

Well I answered my own question...

Last night I found a great website that answered this question in detail once and for all. I will share the findings so everyone can understand exactly what their unique HID# means. Capt. Brad is right on the money about most of it but there are some other details in the number.

Using the 3 Hull ID#s listed:

SEC F3114 M73J

SEC = SeaCraft - Potter (Manufacturer ID)
F = Fisherman (Model?)
3 = 23 Foot (1st part of serial #)
114 = Serial # (Hull # built that year?)
M = ? (I believe it stands for MONTH or MODEL)
73 = 1973 (Year of Certification)
J = May (Month of Certification)

SIC M0005 M83B

SIC = SeaCraft - CSY (Manufacturer ID)
M = Master Angler (Model?)
0 = 20 Foot (1st part of serial #)
005 = Serial # (Hull # built that year?)
M = ? (I believe it stands for MONTH or MODEL)
83 = 1983 (Year of Certification)
B = Sept. (Month of Certification)

SIC F7115 E686

SIC = SeaCraft - CSY (Manufacturer ID)
F = Fisherman (Model?)
7 = 27 Foot (1st part of serial #)
115 = Serial # (Hull # built?)
E = Mar. (Month of Certification or Manufacture)
6 = 1986 (Year of Certification or Manufacture)
86 = 1986 (Model Year)

From what I learned there are 3 ways to state an HID#. Two alternate ways for boats built prior to 8/1/84 and another way for boats built after that date. Check out this website it will expalin everything.

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.html

I am curious to see if this works for everyone on this board. Let us know if you find an exception or you have other thoughts.

[RS]

Mine is SECM00280978

No final letter. It's titled as a 1979 20 foot Master Angler.

I'm guessing that the hull was molded in 1978 but the boat was assembled in 1979. I wonder if this was related to the missing letter designating the month.

Any comments?

[hitsgang]

Take a look at the web link I put up. I think that your boat was certified in Sept 78. 09/78

Your # is using the alternate dating system.

Everthing else seems to check out like the others.

[Outclaws]

Is my boat the 2nd one built?
ser# SECF 002 IM75 B
Thanks

[Capt Chuck]

Sec=seacraft
F= superfish
0= 20'
021=hull number
M= MAR or MAY
75=YEAR
B=?
Hull id's changed all the time based on Coast Guard Regs. Registers after August carried the following year date. Hope this helps