Hudson Boat Works INC — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Hudson Boat Works INC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Null |
| City | London |
| State | ON |
| Country | United States |
| MIC code | QVU |
| HIN format | USCG (12 characters) |
| Status | Active |
| Boat types | Inflatable boat |
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About the USCG HIN format
Hudson Boat Works INC 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:
QVU 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 (QVU)
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 Hudson Boat Works INC?
Hudson Boat Works INC is assigned USCG Manufacturer Identifier Code (MIC) QVU. All Hudson Boat Works INC boat HINs begin with these three characters.
How long is a Hudson Boat Works INC HIN?
Hudson Boat Works INC 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 Hudson Boat Works INC still in business?
Hudson Boat Works INC 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.