Vessel Hull Number-Did I get scammed?
 

I bought my first Seacraft('72 20') yesterday. Needless to say I'm super excited. Transom and stringers seem good, however there are lots of cosmetic fixes to be made.
So here is the problem... I was trying to look up more information about this particular hull/model and looked to the title for the Vessel Hull Number...BNV386KE... from what I've see this isn't a Seacraft Hull Number??? Did I get scammed??? The title states the builder as Seacraft. I've looked through photos of other '72 Seacraft and everything looks the exact same. The thru-hulls, compartment layouts, openings in gunnels all match other 72 Seacraft. Could the hull number have changed? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to be certain before I call the seller.

Maybe if you posted some photos that would help. In New York if you having abandoned boat the state will issue its own hull id number.
Rod

Only boats after 74? have hull number cast into transom.

My 1972 had no hull number at all - the state of MA issued a number to a previous owner.

Aside from a 4 digit stamp on the port side live well, I had no visible HID on my '76 MA when I purchased it last year although, I was able to determine the HID using the prior owners registration which was in the original SECF format.

3 letters represent the manufacturer (SEC for Potters Seacrafts)
1 letter or number for model
1 number for length (e.g., 3 for 23')
3 numbers for hull id
4 numbers for month and year of manufacture

It's likely that the prior owner was unable to determine the original HID and had to apply to the state for reassignment.

Thanks for the info. I'll make a separate thread with pics once I start getting into it.