Bluster Bay Woodworks — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Bluster Bay Woodworks |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Fine Woodworking |
| City | Sandpoint |
| State | Idaho |
| Country | United States |
| MIC code | BBJ |
| HIN format | USCG (12 characters) |
| Status | Active |
| Boat types | Sailboat |
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About the USCG HIN format
Bluster Bay Woodworks is registered with the US Coast Guard and stamps a standard 12-character Hull Identification Number on every vessel produced for the US market. The format breaks down as:
BBJ NNNNN M Y YY └┬┘ └──┬──┘ │ │ └┬┘ │ │ │ │ └─ Model year (last two digits) │ │ │ └──── Production year (last digit, 1972 standard) │ │ └────── Production month (A=Jan, B=Feb ... L=Dec, skipping I) │ └──────────── Hull serial number (alphanumeric) └─────────────── MIC: Manufacturer Identifier Code (BBJ)
Federal regulation 33 CFR § 181 requires every US-built or imported recreational vessel to display this HIN permanently on the upper starboard side of the transom, and a duplicate HIN in a hidden location inside the hull.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MIC code for Bluster Bay Woodworks?
Bluster Bay Woodworks is assigned USCG Manufacturer Identifier Code (MIC) BBJ. All Bluster Bay Woodworks boat HINs begin with these three characters.
How long is a Bluster Bay Woodworks HIN?
Bluster Bay Woodworks uses the US HIN format: 12 characters total. The first 3 are the MIC, followed by 5 serial-number characters, 1-letter month, 1-digit year, and 2-digit model year.
Is Bluster Bay Woodworks still in business?
Bluster Bay Woodworks is currently listed as active in the US Coast Guard MIC database (last published October 2019). Even out-of-business manufacturers' HINs remain valid identifiers for the boats they built.