Harley S Cox & Sons — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Harley S Cox & Sons |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Cox & Sons LTD, Harley |
| City | Shelburne |
| State | NS |
| Country | United States |
| MIC code | HSC |
| HIN format | USCG (12 characters) |
| Status | Active |
| Boat types | Airboat |
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About the USCG HIN format
Harley S Cox & Sons 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:
HSC 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 (HSC)
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 Harley S Cox & Sons?
Harley S Cox & Sons is assigned USCG Manufacturer Identifier Code (MIC) HSC. All Harley S Cox & Sons boat HINs begin with these three characters.
How long is a Harley S Cox & Sons HIN?
Harley S Cox & Sons 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 Harley S Cox & Sons still in business?
Harley S Cox & Sons 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.