FREE WATERCRAFT HIN DECODER TOOL -
​Instantly Decode Your Boat’s Hull ID

Decode any Hull Identification Number (HIN) instantly with our free Watercraft HIN Decoder Tool. Get details like manufacturer, model year, certification month, and serial number directly from your boat’s HIN. Whether you’re buying, selling, registering, or insuring your boat in Michigan, our tool gives you the accurate information you need.

HIN Decoder (1972–Present) + Built-in MIC Directory

Enter HIN (12 characters) Boat Length (ft) — optional (HIN doesn’t include length)

Decode HIN Clear

Basics

Manufacturer (from MIC)

Dates & Codes

Uses USCG formats: Straight-Year (MMYY, 1972–1984) and Current Model-Year (month letter + year digits, 1984–present). MIC directory is embedded below.

ABC|Alumacraft Boat Co.|St Peter|MN|Active
ACB|Action Craft Inc.|Cape Coral|FL|Active
ACH|Archercraft|Lansing|MI|Inactive
AEM|Aermarine|Fort Lauderdale|FL|Active
BEN|Bennington Marine|Elkhart|IN|Active
BOS|Boston Whaler Inc.|Edgewater|FL|Active
BRP|BRP US Inc. (Sea-Doo)|Sturtevant|WI|Active
BRU|Brunswick Boat Group|Knoxville|TN|Active
BUB|Bayliner Marine Corp.|Knoxville|TN|Active
BWC|Bass Cat Boats|Mountain Home|AR|Active
CBY|Chris-Craft Corporation|Sarasota|FL|Active
CDY|Crestliner|Little Falls|MN|Active
CEB|Cobalt Boats|Neodesha|KS|Active
CMB|Carver Boat Corp.|Pulaski|WI|Inactive
CNC|Caymas Boats|Ashland City|TN|Active
CST|Correct Craft (Nautique)|Orlando|FL|Active
CTL|Catalina Yachts|Woodland Hills|CA|Active
CUS|Custom Weld|Lewiston|ID|Active
DAB|Dargel Boats|Donna|TX|Active
FGB|Four Winns Boats|Cadillac|MI|Active
GFL|Gulfstream Boats|Opa Locka|FL|Inactive
GHE|Grady-White Boats|Greenville|NC|Active
GHB|Gheenoe (O&R Mfg)|Titusville|FL|Active
GSI|Glastron|Little Falls|MN|Active
HAT|Hatteras Yachts|New Bern|NC|Active
HIN|Hinckley Yachts|Southwest Harbor|ME|Active
HUN|Hunter Marine (Marlow-Hunter)|Alachua|FL|Active
JTC|Jetcraft|Clarkston|WA|Active
KAW|Kawasaki (Jet Ski)|Lincoln|NE|Active
LAR|Larson Boats|Little Falls|MN|Inactive
LNC|Lund Boat Co.|New York Mills|MN|Active
LOW|Lowe Boats|Lebanon|MO|Active
MAK|Makocraft|Ft Pierce|FL|Active
MBN|Malibu Boats|Loudon|TN|Active
MCY|Monterey Boats|Williston|FL|Active
MUS|MasterCraft Boat Co.|Vonore|TN|Active
NIT|Nitro (White River)|Springfield|MO|Active
PLX|Phoenix Boats|Winchester|TN|Active
RGR|Ranger Boats|Flippin|AR|Active
SEA|Sea Ray Boats|Knoxville|TN|Active
SMK|Smoker Craft|New Paris|IN|Active
STR|Starcraft Marine|New Paris|IN|Active
SUN|Sun Tracker (White River)|Springfield|MO|Active
SUP|Supra (Skier’s Choice)|Maryville|TN|Active
SYL|Sylvan Marine (Smoker Craft)|New Paris|IN|Active
TAH|Tahoe (White River)|Springfield|MO|Active
TRI|Triumph/Logic Marine|Durham|NC|Inactive
TRX|Triton Boats|Ashland City|TN|Active
WEL|Wellcraft Marine|Key Largo|FL|Active
WHH|Whaler Holdings|Edgewater|FL|Active
WHM|Whittley Marine|San Diego|CA|Active
WIN|Winnebago/Barletta Pontoon|Bristol|IN|Active
YAM|Yamaha Watercraft|Kennesaw|GA|Active
YDV|Yamaha Jet Boats (Yamaha Motor)|Kennesaw|GA|Active
ZAR|Zar Formenti|Ft Lauderdale|FL|Active
  

Length and engine info is not present in the HIN. Please ask the dealer or consult the owners manual for that information. 

What Is a Hull Identification Number (HIN)?

A Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a 12-character code required by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to identify your boat.
It tells you:

• Manufacturer code (MIC)
• Unique serial number
• Certification/build month
• Model year

​Our decoder makes it simple to read and understand your HIN instantly.

How to Use the Watercraft HIN Decoder

1. Locate your boat’s HIN (usually on the upper right of the transom).
2. Enter the 12-character HIN into our tool.
3. Instantly view the manufacturer, year, model year, and certification details.

Perfect for:

• Michigan boat registration
• Buying or selling a used boat
• Insurance quotes and coverage decisions

Why Michigan Boat Owners Use Our HIN Decoder

✔ Fast & Accurate Results – Data sourced from manufacturer-reported details.
✔ Insurance-Friendly – Helps you confirm specs before requesting coverage.
✔ Works for All Watercraft – Pontoons, fishing boats, jet skis, sailboats, and more.
​✔ Built for Michigan Boat Owners – Designed for locals who need registration, insurance, or resale data quickly.

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After decoding your boat’s HIN, we can help you find the best Michigan watercraft insurance rates.

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