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HIN characters are as follows;1 through 3 = manufacturers ID code with Coast Guard4 " 8 = manufacturers own serial numbers and letters9 " 10 = Date of manufacture or date of Coast Guard certification. 9=month of manufacture 10= year of manufacture11 through 12 = the model year of the boatThis method of designation has been in effect since 1985.Other sequences for vessels built prior to 1985.