Hull numbers on old Morgans

[N1EYO]

I have been slogging my way through the red tape of government trying to get a little Morgan 22 titled and registered in Florida. My first effort was a bust because the FL reg numbers that were on the boat were bogus. A visit from fish and game got me nowhere. While grinding I , found a SECOND set of FL reg numbers. These, in fact, crossed to a Morgan sailboat at DMV. I was informed it is a 1969 M22. Fish and game says they recommend a "conditional" title. Since this boat was gifted to me over ten years ago and it is most definitely Pre-HIN, I'm at a loss. The paperwork that F&G forwarded to DMV has kicked back again.

BUT>>>>>

They had a bit of information on that letter that I did not have before.
They listed the hull number as M22168.

My question for the Morgan history folks is, is this hull #168 or hull #1 from 1968?

Anyone have history on m22168?

FYI, I've not given up my paper chase yet. DMV has asked I follow procedures TL-07...onward into the abyss.

 

[Merlin Clark]

Hey Cocoa,
You might be able to find (to verify) the HIN written in permanent marker inside (I think) starboard cockpit locker and/or the anchor locker.
As for deciphering the number, I suggest contacting Bob Horan at http://morgan24site.com.istemp.com/
he knows a lot about these old Morgan's and you might find what you're looking for on his website.

 

[bobtigar]

I have a 1977 Morgan. The HIn # is on the stern stbd at the top corner. Inside the cockpit locker on the port side the hull # is marked on the back of the seat coming. Bob

 

[mitiempo]

Hin numbers were not required in the US before November 1, 1972.

 

[Charlie Jones s/v Tehani]

He said it was a 1969 boat. Boats built prior to 1972 did not have HIN numbers. And then in 1984, the set up of the numbers was changed. Used to issue them.

 

[N1EYO]

Bummer.
Looks as if some person before me got in the hull with a roller and latex paint. It's flaking off slowly if I hit it with the house nozzle. Search continues.