Hull Identification No. (HIN)

Usually stamped on the transom like this
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I think the answer is that if you have a newish boat the HIN will be fairly prominently displayed somewhere on a bulkhead or moulded into the GRP somewhere. However, for older boats there will either be nothing to be found or it may be in some stange location.

Owners of Varne 27s (which stopped build in late 1970s) only recently (re)discovered that the build number and year is stamped into the stainless steel rudder post under the tiller fitting! This after someone discovered it by accident and didn't initially realise what it was. It was only recognised as such after some discussion on the owners association forum. Keep hunting or contact your owners club/association if there is one.
 
Twisters with grp hulls moulded by Tylers have a plate on the inside of the transom, inside the stern locker where you can't see it very easily.
 
Thanks. I will contact the owners club.

The boat is a Mirage.

Ive looked on the transom, in the gas locker, the cockpit locker and in the engine room...

Have had the boat out of the water for a couple of weeks and been cleaning (inside and out) and painting and haven't seen it yet!
 
my boat snapdragon 747 also built by thames marine has number written inside port cockpit locker in blue crayon in large letters so 747/360 model/sail number (hull and sail no the same)
 
My Hunter (USA) had one obvious one on a stern quarter (called a Buttock I believe?) but another one hidden near the hinges of the lift up main hatch. Owners' manual said it was purposely out of sight so you may find ditto on your boat.
 
It really depends on the manufacturer. If you can find the number, you can find from the manufacturer which model and build it is. More recent builds from volume manufacturers, they follow a system, and you don't need to contact them, as they show year and date, and even hull number, and often easily seen on stern etc.
 
When your Mirage was made there was no requirement to mould a H.I.N into the hull so it wont have one. If you have an old main sail it was custom to put the hull number on the sail. My Mirage was sail number 112 - Hull number 12.
 
Its a good point!
Many people who buy boats never know about the hull numbers OR where to find it!, and not many brokers are forthcoming about this!
From the hull number you have a date when the mould/hull was made BUT is only a guide and not when the boat was actualy completed if you do not know who built the boat.
If you find a hull number has been changed in any way 'walk away' someones fiddling the build date !
All Colvic Watson Motorsailors have a hull number usualy Port side on the transom about 18" down from top of bulwarks,
Anyone needing further info on CW's PM me.
Mike
 
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Today, I bought 26' Snapdragon #169 Torch Lady

This is a welcome thread as today I bought 26' Snapdragon hull #169 and was told her name was Torch Lady. Supposedly sail to the USA and ultimately kept in Lake Michigan. I bought her in South Carolina and plan to return her to the Great Lakes this summer. I was wondering if there's source to check the pedigree of these boats to see if this story is correct. I've heard of a Snappy in Australia too. Anyone know of any of these have crossed the pond or circumnavigated the globe?
 
This is from the CEproof agency when they issued my RCD exemption certificate:
"Enclosed are two Hull Identification Numbers. One should be affixed on the starboard outboard side of the transom within 50mm of the deck edge. In boats without transoms the number should be placed on the starboard quarter within 300mm of the stern.
The duplicate number should be affixed to a non-removable part of the interior of the craft in a hidden location. You should make a note of this position as this can be a useful security indicator in the event of the boat being stolen."
 
JakeinDenver said:
This is a welcome thread as today I bought 26' Snapdragon hull #169 and was told her name was Torch Lady. Supposedly sail to the USA and ultimately kept in Lake Michigan. I bought her in South Carolina and plan to return her to the Great Lakes this summer. I was wondering if there's source to check the pedigree of these boats to see if this story is correct. I've heard of a Snappy in Australia too. Anyone know of any of these have crossed the pond or circumnavigated the globe?
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Contact the Owners Association they maintain a register of Snappies (I used to have one) and may be able to give you some history.
 
vyv_cox said:
The only form of production number we ever found was a number written on the foam inside the cushions with felt tip pen! As far as we know we are number 38.
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That will be the build cushion number then :D Try looking on the port side of the fuel tank (assuming you still have the original fuel tank) - that is where I have found the hull number on 4 Sadler 34s - a mirror might come in handy ;) This number is also on the original paperwork for my 34. Good idea to make a couple of small brass plates with the HIN hardstamped into them and "hide" them elsewhere on the boat - just incase.........
 
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