Prior to 1973 HIN numbers were not required. My boat was manufactured in 1972 and only had a manufactures plate in the main cabin. The serial number plate is located below deck on the hull. I do have a HIN number now, but it was created some years later when the boat was registered with the CG. I have been inspected by the CG and they had no comment about ether the later HIN number or the serial number plate on the hull. The only comment they had was about my boat name on the stern of the boat and they said I should make it a higher contrast paint so it is more easily readable.
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