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Introduction
NMMA YACHT CERTIFICATION PLATE
At the helm (dash) area you will notice a metal plate which
recognizes that your vessel was built to design compli-
ance in e ect on the date the certi cation was veri ed.
e plate also states that your vessel complies with U. S.
Coast Guard safety system standards in e ect on the date
of certi cation. Vessels 26’ and longer are candidates for
the NMMA Yacht Certi cation Plate.
VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET
It is recommended that you ll out the information on
th
e following page. It will supply vital statistics on your
vessel. Make a copy of the data for safe keeping at home.
Formulate the oat plan on the following page before
departing. Leave it with a responsible person who
will notify the United States Coast Guard or local law
enforcement authorities if you do not return as planned.
If you change your plans be sure to notify this person.
Make copies of the oat plan and use one each time you
go boating. is will help people know where to nd you
should you not return on schedule. Do not le the oat
plan with the United States Coast Guard.
VESSEL FLOAT PLAN
The United States
Coast Guard has
established a universal
system of numerically
recognizing vessels
by u s in g a hu l l
identi cation number
o r “ H I N .” T h i s
number identifies
your Regal yachts’
model, hull number, month and year of manufacture.
e HIN is normally found on your boat’s transom, on
the starboard side, just below the rub rail on the transom
vertical surface. e HIN is stamped on a plate and
reinforced with a special adhesive. e HIN consists of
12 alpha or numeric characters.
It is recommended that you locate and write down the
HIN for future reference. It can be especially useful when
ordering parts from your Regal dealer. A second HIN
number is found in a hidden location. is second HIN
is useful to authorities if the vessel is stolen and/or the
original
transom HIN is modi ed or eliminated.
GENERAL INFORMATION
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (HIN)
TYP
ICAL HIN
RGMRV000C616