Hall number

[Mikepelland]

Hello all, I am a proud owner of a 1970 Pearson 26. I am moving her into a marina, and the only problem I am having is that I do not know the hull number or where to find it. I know there are other Pearson 26 owners on here, help me out please.

 

[ITMaster]

Look on the starboard side of the vessel where it meets the transom. HID may be there

 

[Mikepelland]

Thanks buddy I just bought the boat, that sounds pretty easy. I grew up on C & C's and the HID's on them are nearly impossible to find between the different factories and designers.

 

[RichH]

HIN or hull identification numbers were NOT required on boats built before 10/31/1972 .... so, if your boat was built before that date maybe there isnt an embossed HIN on your starboard transom.
http://www.sailingseadragon.com/SerialNumber.htm

If there isnt any number imprinted on the starboard stern, contact D&R Marine drmarine.com and ask *IF* there is a hidden HIN# and WHERE would its hidden location be located (bottom of drawers, hatch plates, etc.), It will probably be just #XXX. D&R is 'the' major parts source for Pearson & ODay boats.
Pearson also used a mounted bronze plate (with just the serial number embossed) that was located 'just below' the entrance to the companionway .... and THAT could be the ONLY HIN number available for your 1972 model year boat.

 

[kendall]

In early Pearsons, look on the bottoms of drawers, shelves, and under the settees, the last place may require a mirror and flashlight.

My Triton and Ariel both had the numbers scrawled in various places around the interior. ('67 and '64)

 

[Winkfish]

Do you not have a boat registration from the previous owner, or does your state not require that?