Boat Thiefs
John Seckman
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John Seckman
Marine Surveyor at Southern Marine Surveying - SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor - Yacht & Small Craft - USCG 1600 ton Master/2nd Mate Unlimited
Anything look suspicious about this HIN number? The HIN (Hull Identification Number) number on your boat is permanently etched or attached on the starboard aft corner and is required to be put there by all boat manufacturers to identify the boat. Often times when a boat is stolen, the thief will try to change the HIN number so that it cannot be tracked. Always check the HIN number on a prospective boat and compare it to your title to ensure the numbers match, and also to see if there are any tell-tale signs such as this one, that it may have been altered.
Certified Professional Yacht Broker at SkipperBud's
6 年And someplace in the boat there is a hidden HIN, call the manufacture and they will give you the place to look. Some are easy to find and some are a bit tricky.