Budget Marine Virgin Islands — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Budget Marine Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Marine Warehouse |
| City | Saint Thomas |
| State | US Virgin Islands |
| Country | United States |
| MIC code | XTM |
| HIN format | USCG (12 characters) |
| Status | Active |
| Boat types | Other / Misc, Airboat |
Decode a Budget Marine Virgin Islands HIN
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About the USCG HIN format
Budget Marine Virgin Islands 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:
XTM 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 (XTM)
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 US Virgin Islands boat manufacturers
- Gold Coast Yachts (
GCY) - Offshore Marine INC (
OMI) - Virgin Islands Homemade Boats (
VIZ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the MIC code for Budget Marine Virgin Islands?
Budget Marine Virgin Islands is assigned USCG Manufacturer Identifier Code (MIC) XTM. All Budget Marine Virgin Islands boat HINs begin with these three characters.
How long is a Budget Marine Virgin Islands HIN?
Budget Marine Virgin Islands 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 Budget Marine Virgin Islands still in business?
Budget Marine Virgin Islands 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.