GENERAL INFORMATION
Hull Identifi cation Number (HIN)________________
The United States Coast Guard has established a universal system of
numerically identifying vessels by using a hull identifi cation number
or “HIN.” This number identifi es your boat’s manufacturer, boat
model, hull number, month, and year of manufacture. The HIN is
found on a metal plate affi xed to your boat’s starboard side just below
the rub rail on the transom near the vertical edge of the chine. The
HIN consists of 12 alpha and numeric characters. It is recommended
that you locate and write down the HIN for future reference. It can
be especially useful when buying boat insurance and ordering parts.
A second HIN number is found in a hidden location. This second
HIN is useful to authorities if for example the boat is stolen and the
original transom HIN is modifi ed or eliminated.
Vessel Information Sheet________________________
It is recommended that you fi ll out the information on the following
page. It will supply vital statistics on your vessel. Make a copy of the
data for safe keeping at home.
Vessel Float Plan_______________________________
Fill out a fl oat plan similar to the one on the following pages and
leave it with a responsible person who will notify the United States
Coast Guard or local law enforcement authorities upon your extended
absence. If you change your plans, be sure to notify this person.
Make copies of the fl oat plan included in this owner’s manual for each
time you go boating. This will help people know where to fi nd you
should you not return on schedule. Do not fi le the fl oat plan with the
United States Coast Guard.
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