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How to read the HIN Number

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:46 pm
by Joethemaddog
I have a wellcraft 21 cuddy cabin with a hull number of wel 01 40gm75d-m21 which I have no idea of how to read this to determine what it actually is the engine is , I believe a ford maybe a 390 inboard with outdrive. Got any ideas on how to reAd those numbers reply to me joethemaddog

Re: How to read the HIN Number

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 4:05 pm
by Joethemaddog
Have not heard from anyone on how to read what the numbers in the HIN stand for I figut
Red out some of them like the last I believe is for the length which is 21 ft but the others I am avert curious about :notworthy: :cry:

Re: How to read the HIN Number

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 4:07 pm
by Joethemaddog
I am very curious about how to understand the HIN numbers what do they mean how do I know what they actually mean :notworthy: :cry: :cry:

Re: How to read the HIN Number

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:40 pm
by Chris
Joe,

I Googled 'how to read hull identification numbers' and located a few sites that offer up plenty of information. Have a look at them.
http://www.hinsearchplus.com/hs_userguide.aspx
http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm

Chris