hull id locations
 

I cant find one? the original place on the back of the transom has been either glassed over or removed. is there anywhere else it would be?

Re: hull id locations
 

Depends on the year. My 72 had no HIN on the transom, just the 4 digit serial no. on a decal below the helm, almost illegible, and the same 4 digits engraved into the starboard stringer about 1.5" tall, almost completely hidden by foam. I cut about 1" of foam away to fully expose the numbers.

My previous pre-73 SC hull also had the serial no. engraved in the starboard stringer, about 8" forward of the transom.

Even with that the state of FL assigned a full length HIN when I titled the boat (previous title was CT), but as my original serial no. was available, I did not have to engrave it into the transom.

Re: hull id locations
 

The metallic decal on my Seafari is on port side below the teak board/shelf, just aft of the cabin bulkhead.

Re: hull id locations
 

Frank,

Did Florida use a "SIC" MFG code or a "FLZ" MFG code when they assigned that HIN to your 73?

Re: hull id locations
 

FLZ

Re: hull id locations
 

Thanks. FLZ translates to a "Home made" boat hull. Wish they had used the SIC code.