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On my 1995 Bayliner the VIN or Hull number is stamped into the right side of the TRANSOM
This is a Bayliner, built in 1989, most likely a smaller bow rider/runabout.
Hull identification number
hull identification number
On the starboard side of the transom
The first two letters BL. Stand for Bayliner, the last three numbers are the month the hull was produced 090 which means Oct of 1990 ( 190 would be Jan of 90)
Hull identification number
Hull identification number
Usually by the number and shape of the hull(s) and by the number of masts. Tonnage is also an important factor.
A planing hull.
The main body of the boat.
the hull helps keep the boat stable, if there was no hull, the boat would go in different directions