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| Author: | jb92563 [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Serial# search |
I just bought an old H16 in Southern California and I need to register it at the DMV, but the Serial numbers got covered by a new coat of paint. I need the serial# to make out the DMV forms. Is there a way I can get a serial# related back to a sail number, which I do have....hoping its the original sails. Alternatively, is there some solvent that I can use to disolve the paint and expose the covered serial#. I imagine its some kind of epoxy paint that was used by the looks of it. Help! Suggestions??? Ray |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Serial numbers |
There is no direct correlation between sails and hull serial numbers. Not even something you can determine the year of a hull by. They are not matched up by the factory in any way. We used to (when I worked for a dealer) completely mix and match sails and hulls. Sometimes keeping sails or hulls for years before matching them up for a sale. Maybe sand paper? Till you get to the original surface? Then the paint would make the serial number engraving stand out (assuming contrasting colors of course). |
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| Author: | RobE [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:12 pm ] |
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You could try making a rubbing. Since the serial number is engraved, it could work. To make a rubbing put a piece of paper over the area and rub it with a hard crayon (paper removed) or the side of a pencil lead. Do this BEFORE sanding! |
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| Author: | jb92563 [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Helpfull suggestions |
Unfortunately the cover paint White, matches the original white hull....maybe slightly off, so sanding will be a last resort. I'll try a rubbing but visually the surface looks smooth so I'm not very optimistic. Were all the serial numbers free hand Electric Pencil Etched? Ray |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Yes |
Yes, since 1973. http://www.hobiecat.com/support/warrant ... erial.html |
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