Identify This Boat - Dinghy ??

Descant · 06-23-2025, 10:06 AM

Universal Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) were first required in the United States starting in November 1972.
Prior to this date, boat builders used serial numbers, but they lacked a standardized format and did not consistently indicate the boat's manufacturing date. (Google)
So, a serial number could be anyplace, but would at least indicate prior to 1972.

The Real BigGuy · 06-23-2025, 11:41 AM

I second Descant. I had a 13 ft Whaler that had a 4 digit number inked on the inside of the transom. First time I went to register it in NH the marina wouldn't believe me and wouldn't do the registration. I had to bring them a picture of the boat showing the number to get it registerd.

Descant · 06-23-2025, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

I second Descant. I had a 13 ft Whaler that had a 4 digit number inked on the inside of the transom. First time I went to register it in NH the marina wouldn't believe me and wouldn't do the registration. I had to bring them a picture of the boat showing the number to get it registered.

Ah yes! And before that, when we had plates instead of bow numbers, outboard motors were registered, NOT the boat. Often the plate was attached to the motor as motors could easily be moved from boat to boat. I have no knowledge of a serial number on my first power boat which was a Chris Craft Kit, built at home, with a 7.5 hp Scott-Atwater motor, c.1957.

TheProfessor · 06-23-2025, 06:41 PM

There were a few small companies and/or persons along the coast/in Maine.
That made a few sail dinghy boats. Per year.

Had one decades ago. But mine did have the builders name. Well known for making these small boats. Forgot name now though.

Took many months to sell as few seeking small dinghies. But buyer did know exactly who made that dinghy.

ChapMyMass · 06-25-2025, 07:46 AM

It is a Cape Dory. My family had an identical one IF it is not the boat. I would be interested in buying it!

fatlazyless · 06-25-2025, 10:31 AM

It was for sale, Craigslist-NH, for two hundred dollars with the same photo a couple days ago and the listing has been deleted?

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,413 Thanks: 1,362 Thanked 1,635 Times in 1,067 Posts	Hin ? Universal Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) were first required in the United States starting in November 1972. Prior to this date, boat builders used serial numbers, but they lacked a standardized format and did not consistently indicate the boat's manufacturing date. (Google) So, a serial number could be anyplace, but would at least indicate prior to 1972.

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06-23-2025, 11:41 AM	#2
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	I second Descant. I had a 13 ft Whaler that had a 4 digit number inked on the inside of the transom. First time I went to register it in NH the marina wouldn't believe me and wouldn't do the registration. I had to bring them a picture of the boat showing the number to get it registerd.

06-23-2025, 06:41 PM	#4
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 17 Thanked 349 Times in 211 Posts	There were a few small companies and/or persons along the coast/in Maine. That made a few sail dinghy boats. Per year. Had one decades ago. But mine did have the builders name. Well known for making these small boats. Forgot name now though. Took many months to sell as few seeking small dinghies. But buyer did know exactly who made that dinghy.

06-25-2025, 07:46 AM	#5
ChapMyMass Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is a Cape Dory. My family had an identical one IF it is not the boat. I would be interested in buying it!