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Interpretation of HIN

markpollitz
markpollitz Member Posts: 4
Does anyone have a method to interpret a HIN? My HIN is gdyy4425g697.
I'd like to know the Model # & date of manufacture. I'm guessing the last three numerals 697 indicate June 1997 but I'm not positive.
I have a 23' or 24' Hurricane but want to know the specific Model.
Thanks!  

Comments

  • cjjjdeck
    cjjjdeck Member, Moderator Posts: 1,872 ✭✭✭✭
    You definitely have a 1997.  I attached the 1997 Hurricane catalog to see if you can match up your model.
    2012 SD237 I/O Mercruiser 5.0L MPI ECT/ Bravo 3
    2012 Load Rite Elite Tandem axle trailer

  • markpollitz
    markpollitz Member Posts: 4
    Thanks Capt. Steve!
  • cjjjdeck
    cjjjdeck Member, Moderator Posts: 1,872 ✭✭✭✭
    Does anyone have a method to interpret a HIN? My HIN is gdyy4425g697.
    I'd like to know the Model # & date of manufacture. I'm guessing the last three numerals 697 indicate June 1997 but I'm not positive.
    I have a 23' or 24' Hurricane but want to know the specific Model.
    Thanks!  
    Mark's original question was a good one and I wanted to embellish on what all the numbers mean in a Hull Identification Number.  Here's a graphic that helps explain courtesy of BoaterExam.com and me adding some additional text:

    In Mark's case, he thought the last 3 digits might be the month and year his boat was made.  Based on the above information. in actuality, the model year of his boat is a "1997", but the boat was manufactured in "July" of "1996".


    2012 SD237 I/O Mercruiser 5.0L MPI ECT/ Bravo 3
    2012 Load Rite Elite Tandem axle trailer

  • sfrazer
    sfrazer Member Posts: 1
    Thank you this is very helpful for me.  My 1997 boat was mfg in July of 1996.  

    1997 Fundeck 226 w/ Mercury 115 OB
    1997 Tennessee Tandem axle trailer