Hobie Forums
http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/

Where is my hull identification number?
http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=56093		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  rlwinok [ Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:54 am ]
Post subject:  Where is my hull identification number?
Greetings from OK. I just purchased a derelict 14 to restore. I bought it in AR, where this hobie did not need to be tagged. I got a bill of sale but we could not figure out where the HIN is at. OK requires it be titled, so I have to locate the HIN. Any idea where to look? I am also curious if there is any plywood in the amas. The gel coat is badly blistered and there appears to be a few soft spots. The fiberglass work is something I can do with no problems, but just curious if I will find any plywood.
Thanks
rlwinok
Author:  mmiller [ Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Where is my hull identification number?
The search function of the forums works very well. Upper right menu. Use key words such as "Serial" and "Number" gets you: http://www.hobiecat.com/articles/boat-serial-number-location,15/

Using words related to hull construction and repairs will bring up tons of information for you.

There is a small plate of plywood at the transoms to help support rudder loads. The rest is fiberglass and foam fiberglass sandwich.
Author:  rlwinok [ Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where is my hull identification number?
Greetings for Oklahoma.
Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it.
Further research has led me to believe my Hobie 14 is a very early one, perhaps from 1968 to 1971 or 72. I cannot find any markings anywhere. Did the factory ever number the early ones at all? If so, where?
Thanks
Ray
Author:  MBounds [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Where is my hull identification number?
Look on the front of the forward pylons (the aluminum that sticks out of each hull that supports the trampoline). There should be a number stamped on each one.
Author:  mmiller [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Where is my hull identification number?
On the outboard sides... 4 digits.
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/