Windy Boats — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Windy Boats |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| City | Arendal |
| HIN prefix | NOWIN |
| Country code | NO |
| MIC code | WIN |
| HIN format | CE / ISO 10087 (14 characters) |
| Website | windy.no |
| Data confidence | likely |
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About Norway HINs (CE / ISO 10087)
Windy Boats operates from Norway and uses the European CE / ISO 10087 HIN format. Every CE HIN is exactly 14 characters and follows this structure:
NO-WIN 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 "WIN") └────────────────────── Country code (here "NO" = Norway)
The CE marking on Windy Boats 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 Norway boat manufacturers
- Marex (
NOMAR) - Hydrolift (
NOHYD) - Goldfish Boat (
NOGOL) - Hellesø (
NOHEL) - Saga Boats (
NOSAG) - Ibiza Boats (
NOIBI)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HIN code for Windy Boats?
Windy Boats HINs begin with the 5-character prefix NOWIN, where NO is the country code for Norway and WIN is the manufacturer code.
How long is a Windy Boats HIN?
Windy Boats 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 Windy Boats boat?
Look at the outboard side of the transom, upper starboard corner. Windy Boats also stamps a duplicate HIN inside the boat (hidden), typically under a fitting in the cockpit or engine bay.