Fast Forward Composites

Fast Forward Composites — HIN at a glance

Decode a Fast Forward Composites HIN

Paste any HIN starting with FFE — we'll decode the serial number, build month, build year and model year instantly.

Try a sample:

• FFE10001K405
• FFEA0042L323
• FFEB5678H222

About the USCG HIN format

Fast Forward Composites 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:

FFE 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 (FFE)

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.

Other Rhode Island boat manufacturers

• Marstrom Composite (USA) INC (AHC)
• Aquidneck Custom Composites (AQU)
• Beacon Boats (BEB)
• Bg Landscaping (BGL)
• Blount Boats (BLT)
• Bluenose Yachts Lp (BNY)
• Berthon USA INC (BRU)
• Ecraft Yachts (CEL)
• Carbon Ocean Yachts (COW)
• Compton Commons Canoe And Woodworking (CWK)
• Coastal Boat Works (CWO)
• Great River Outfitters (DKJ)

See all Rhode Island manufacturers →

Frequently asked questions