How to read HID #

Vezo, Part II · #1 08-18-2019, 10:30 AM

It may be that you have a Master Angler, not sure. Is the top of the gunwale even with the rub rail? Or does the cap raise 3-4” above the rub rail? I’m not good at interpreting HIN (Hull Identification Number) but the wizards should chime in shortly.

Vezo, Part II

classictwenty · #2 08-18-2019, 11:09 AM

The top of gunwale is even with the rub rail. I think the "A" at the end is for the month. In this case, it would have been delivered in January.

flyingfrizzle · #3 08-19-2019, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

It may be that you have a Master Angler,
Vezo, Part II

"SEC" Is seacraft (potter year boats) the "F" Is for the model Super Fish, Master Angler hulls would start with "SECM".

classictwenty · #4 08-20-2019, 12:20 PM

Thank you for the information. If anyone has something that explains it, please chime in. I thought it would be similiar to a car's vin # where each letter or number reveals the car's blueprint.

uncleboo · #5 08-20-2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by classictwenty

I thought it would be similiar to a car's vin # where each letter or number reveals the car's blueprint.

Unfortunately, there are so many vehicles/vins that even the manufacturers can't keep up. I order my GM parts from Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Virginia and even my parts guy is asking what the vehicle is AFTER he has entered the vin on some occasions.