![]() The letters A through L were assigned for January through December (Jan. The next letter is the production month.The next two letters indicate the hull model, for XT models, the first letter of the model code changes from a "V" to an "X".The next three numbers is the serial sequence.The month and year of manufacture was also changed. Model Years Mid 1984 and onĪround May of 1984 the system was modified to accommodate new models with different hull designs, V and XT for example. Rather, the month and year are simply designated with normal calendar numbers (e.g. Note: Boats built prior to 1976 do not use the "M" separator, nor do they use a letter to indicate the month of manufacture. In other words, a boat built in July of 1983 would be stamped with a 1984 date.Įxample: a HIN that is HSP688VLM80E is a Vulture built in May of 1980 while a HIN that is HSP425VTM80J is a Vector built in October of 1979. Thus, after June new boats were registered on the MSO (Manufacturer's Statement of Origin) with the following year's date. Like auto manufacturers and many other boat manufacturers, there was a model changeover in mid-calendar year. This HIN would be a V-King ("VG") built in November ("B") of 1982 ("82") Model Year Changeover The last letter is the production month.The next two numbers indicate the production year.The letter "M" (Manufactured) was a separation letter only, and was used by all boat manufacturers until 1984/85. All of the HINs for years 1976 through 1984 have "M" for the next letter.The codes for the various models are listed in the chart below. The next two letters indicate the hull model, in this case "VG" is for Viking.This sequencing continued throughout the years, thus a particular sequence number could be assigned to several different models. At that point, they just start over again at 001. This doesn't tell us too much since HydroStream simply started with the number 001 and ran them to 999. Each number starts out with HSP which stands for HydroStream Pipkorn.If you have a model built between 1976 and early 1984, the HIN will be in the following format: When buying one of these boats, you should always verify that the HIN on the title or registration matches the numbers on the boat. Most boats have more that one HIN stamp from the factory. Take a look underneath the splashwell or underneath the deck of the boat forward of the windshield. ![]() Tip: If the transom of your boat has been replaced, the original HIN may have been destroyed or covered up during the restoration. It's stamped on the backside of the transom on the upper starboard side and should also be on the Coast Guard capacity plate and your registration and/or title. ![]() Like cars, boats have a "VIN", but unlike cars it's called a "HIN", or Hull Identification Number. ![]()
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