State or Coast Guard assigned numbers may be affixed by a decal or plate.

Pontoon hull identification number. This number identifies the production run and is needed to clearly identify the boat. The hull identification number HIN on all boats built after November 1 1972 is permanently affixed to the rear of the transom usually on the upper right corner. Since November 1 1972 federal law requires all boats including inflatables like rafts IKs and SUP boards manufactured in or imported into the US to have a unique 12-character identifier called the Hull Identification Number HIN.

A HIN is a boat identification number or a boat serial number a unique number given to every boat. HIN distinguishes one boat from another. Serial number should be included in anyinquiries or when.

That said if want to know how pontoon VIN HIN identification numbers are encoded read on. Hull Identification Numbers HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS HIN All boats manufactured or imported on or after November 1 1972 must bear a HIN Hull Identification Number a 12-character alpha-numeric ID that uniquely identifies your boat. Its there somewhere look on the engine pod or the aluminum frame that supports the POD check crossmembers on the right hand side on the stern would be the farthest one aft.

The characters of each hull identification number must be no less than 14 inch high. The numbers are used for identification and are known as a hull identification number HIN. Plate is located on the outboard side of the starboardtransom above the waterline or on the port side pontoon near thestern end.

Each hull identification number must be carved burned stamped embossed molded bonded or otherwise permanently affixed to the boat so that alteration removal or replacement would be obvious. These numbers are required by federal law and help the manufacturer identify the owners of their boats in case of recall or a defect notification. If the number is on a separate plate.

The hull ID number is located on the upper left side of the transom. On fiberglass boats they are molded right into the hull itself by the manufacturer. In the case of pontoon boats you will find the serial number located on the accessory bracket at the back.