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| Author: | JJ [ Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hull Numbers? |
In the following order, the HIN on Hobies are manufacturer ID, model, serial number, month built, year built, and model year according to: http://www.hobiecat.com/support/warranty/sailserial.html So, HCCA1234A303 translates into: HCC = Hobie Cat Corp A = model, where model A is Tiger (just using it as an example, no, it is not Tiger's designated number... I hope) 1234 = the serial number, a set of assigned numbers A = month the boat was built 3 = year built 03 = model year of this Tiger OK, it does reads that way. But here's my question: Is the serial number -- the numbers after the ID and model -- unique to that particular boat? I see owners proudly listing their boats on forum posts as "H16 1234" for example. More specifically, is 1234 the unique serial number for that boat among all Hobies? So, if I have boat 1234, there is no Getaway, Wave, or whatever also with the serial number 1234? There is only my H16 whose number is 1234? It's related to a paperwork typo. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:25 pm ] |
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No serial number is duplicated, so yes each in unique. But... may have the same middle 4 digits. They would have different year models though. |
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| Author: | hobie18rich [ Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:31 pm ] |
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And Btw The Tiger Fx-1 and Fox start HCE , Most people posting like mine Tiger 2209 is my sail number not my hull serial number. |
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| Author: | JJ [ Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:44 pm ] |
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Fast replies! Quote: But... may have the same middle 4 digits. They would have different year models though.
You mean that the same or different model boats may have the same middle 4 serial numbers? Do I assume correctly or clarify? Thanks. EDIT: Wait! Got it. A different model year may have the same serial numbers. I suppose there is the probability that a different model Hobie could have the same serial number and model year also? This situation would only come about if several numbers were misread. This is Murphy's Law at work. |
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