Contest Yachts — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Contest Yachts |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| City | Medemblik |
| HIN prefix | NLCON |
| Country code | NL |
| MIC code | CON |
| HIN format | CE / ISO 10087 (14 characters) |
| Website | contestyachts.com |
| Data confidence | verified |
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About Netherlands HINs (CE / ISO 10087)
Contest Yachts operates from Netherlands and uses the European CE / ISO 10087 HIN format. Every CE HIN is exactly 14 characters and follows this structure:
NL-CON NNNNN M Y YY └─┬─┘ └──┬──┘ └─┬─┘ │ │ └┬┘ │ │ │ │ │ └─ Model year (last two digits) │ │ │ │ └──── Production year (last digit) │ │ │ └────── Production month (A=Jan ... L=Dec, skipping I) │ │ └────────── Hull serial number │ └──────────────── Manufacturer code (MIC, here "CON") └────────────────────── Country code (here "NL" = Netherlands)
The CE marking on Contest Yachts boats certifies compliance with EU Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft Directive). All boats sold in the European Economic Area since 1998 must carry a valid HIN plus CE plate.
Other Netherlands boat manufacturers
- Linssen Yachts (
NLLIN) - Heesen Yachts (
NLHEE) - Feadship (
NLFEA) - Amels (
NLAME) - Oceanco (
NLOCE) - Damen Yachting (
NLDAM) - Van der Heijden Steel Yachts (
NLVDH) - Pacific Craft (
NLPAC) - Bavaria Niederlassung NL (
NLBAV)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HIN code for Contest Yachts?
Contest Yachts HINs begin with the 5-character prefix NLCON, where NL is the country code for Netherlands and CON is the manufacturer code.
How long is a Contest Yachts HIN?
Contest Yachts uses the CE/ISO 10087 14-character format: country code (2) + manufacturer code (3) + serial number (5) + production month (1) + production year (1) + model year (2).
How do I find the HIN on a Contest Yachts boat?
Look at the outboard side of the transom, upper starboard corner. Contest Yachts also stamps a duplicate HIN inside the boat (hidden), typically under a fitting in the cockpit or engine bay.