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New to forum - 1st question of many - hull number?

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fineg
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Initially Posted - 05/01/2010 : 20:50:42

I'm new to this forum. I purchased a 1988 SR/WK in February (or should it be WK/SR?). I live in AZ and have it stored at Lake Pleasant. I have a number of questions - one at a time. Here's the first one - where is the hull number recorded? I know there's a plate at the back of the cockpit, but I can't read it. Is it part of the serial number of the boat that's on my registration?

I also read the naming post with interest - having the same challenge.

Thanks and looking forward to participating and learning from this group.

Greg

Greg
C-25 SR/WK
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fineg
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Response Posted - 05/01/2010 : 20:51:56

Besides curiosity, part of the form to join the association asks for the hull number!

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andypavo
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Response Posted - 05/02/2010 : 04:52:46

Did you look at your mainsail number? Not the most reliable source, but if you can't read the 4 digits on the cockpit plate, that's the next place I'd look. There are also some differences in construction over the years that could help you narrow it down.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/02/2010 : 07:26:11

Yes, it is part of the serial number. The first 3 characters represent the manufacturer. The next 4 are the hull number and the last 3 represent the month/year that the hull was certified.

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your new boat.

BTW, the only place that is absolutely correct is the number that is scratched/stamped in the gelcoat on/near the stern on the starboard side just below the rubrail.

Edited by - John Russell on 05/02/2010 07:28:51

islander
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Response Posted - 05/02/2010 : 14:04:04

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">BTW, the only place that is absolutely correct is the number that is scratched/stamped in the gelcoat on/near the stern on the starboard side just below the rubrail.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
John is correct. Mine is an 87 and is stamped on the stern directly under the rubrail on the starboard side.

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fineg
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Response Posted - 05/02/2010 : 22:48:21

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I'll try all those options and see where it gets me.

Greg

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