from: http://members.aol.com/spinners/hin.html


"You must also put an identical HIN somewhere else on the boat in a less
than obvious location. Don't hide it where no one will ever be able to
find it. Put it under a seat, behind a removable panel, under an easily
removed fitting. It's there so that the number can be compared to the
one on the transom if the boat is suspected of being stolen, or if
someone suspects that the HIN has been illegally altered. (No one would
do that, would they? Don't count on it!) . This secondary HIN has to
meet the same requirements as the first, 1/4 inch high or greater, and
permanent affixed. "

This is a good summary of the other things I've read on the subject.

My guess:
Most likely inside somewhere. It would have to be some place that didn't
make life too hard if an official wanted to compare the two-which means
it isn't under a chainplate or some piece of hardware the boat actually
needs to operate.

If you can get pictures posted somwehere, folks here might be able to ID
the maker-if still in business they'll know, or if there is an owners
group, they can tell you.

Otherwise, strip everything loose from the inside, then crawl through it
with a flashlight held at a raking angle to the surface-bets done at night.

Good luck

Dale

Steve wrote:

I've always heard that there is a second (semi secret) manufactures Hull
ID on all US boats.

I'm trying to track down the "responsible owner" of a boat that was
abandon at a public launch ramp that I've been keeping and eye on this
summer (appears I wasn't watching close enough).

This jerk went to far as to scrap off the state numbers and grind the
Hull ID from the fiberglass on the stern. I can't find any MFG id plate
either.


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