Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) or the boat registration numbers on the hull? The HIN is placed on the boat during manufacture. It is similar to a VIN number on a vehicle. The boat registration number on smaller boats is a state registered number similar to your vehicles licence plate. Where as on larger vessels the hull numbers are federal issued numbers.
Hull identification numbers are useful for locating your boat if it is stolen.
Hull identification numbers are useful for locating your boat if it is stolen.
Usually on the transom - it might be a thin plate covered by layers of paint. To be more precise, after October, 1972 vessels built in the United States were required to place 12 digit hull identification numbers (sometimes referred to as HIN) on the vessel's hull. The HIN is typically sighted on the starboard side transom of these vessels. These numbers are typically imprinted or engraved into the hull. Foriegn made vessels will typically have a hull manufactuerer number somewhere on the back quarters of the exterior hull or inside the hull. These foriegn vessels are not HIN numbers like you see in the United States but more hull numbers based on how many were produced of that model (such as "hull number 512").
Whenever you are dealing with very small or very large numbers.
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Hull identification number
Navy ships have black hull numbers primarily for visibility and identification purposes. The contrast of black against the ship’s often lighter-colored hull makes the numbers easier to read from a distance, especially in various lighting conditions. This practice enhances operational efficiency and safety, allowing for quick identification of vessels during exercises, operations, or in congested waters. Additionally, black hull numbers are standardized across many navies, aiding in international recognition.
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)
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Not all Navy ships have formal names; they're only listed by their hull numbers. However, the best source for current and former ships which have both is the NavSource site. See the URL at the link below.
On a 1973 Yukon Delta, the hull numbers are typically located on the transom, which is the flat part of the boat's stern. They might also be found on the starboard side, near the bow, or inside the boat, often on the hull's interior near the manufacturer's plate. These numbers are essential for identification and registration purposes. If you have difficulty locating them, consulting the owner's manual or manufacturer specifications may help.