Date of Build
You can find this information by parsing the HIN of your boat. The following is how a Hull Identification Number (HIN) breaks down. The first three characters are a MIC (Manufacturer Identification Code) assigned by the Coast Guard to the manufacturer or the person importing the boat; characters four through eight are a serial number assigned by the manufacturer; the last four characters indicate the month and year the boat was built, and the model year. Prior to August 1, 1984, the manufacturer had the option of expressing this in the form of a model year designation. CTY 12345 A0 90 CTY = Manufacturers Identification Code (CTY = Catalina Yachts) 12345 = Serial Number A0 = Date of Certification or Manufacture(Jan 1990) 90 = Model Year (1990) The letter code in the Date of Certification or Manufacture corresponds to a month. (After 8/1/84, A=Jan, B=Feb, C=Mar,...etc) For more infomation, check out the related link.
