Hardy Marine — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | Hardy Marine |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Norfolk |
| HIN prefix | GBHAR |
| Country code | GB |
| MIC code | HAR |
| HIN format | CE / ISO 10087 (14 characters) |
| Website | hardymarine.com |
| Data confidence | likely |
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About United Kingdom HINs (CE / ISO 10087)
Hardy Marine operates from United Kingdom and uses the European CE / ISO 10087 HIN format. Every CE HIN is exactly 14 characters and follows this structure:
GB-HAR NNNNN M Y YY └─┬─┘ └──┬──┘ └─┬─┘ │ │ └┬┘ │ │ │ │ │ └─ Model year (last two digits) │ │ │ │ └──── Production year (last digit) │ │ │ └────── Production month (A=Jan ... L=Dec, skipping I) │ │ └────────── Hull serial number │ └──────────────── Manufacturer code (MIC, here "HAR") └────────────────────── Country code (here "GB" = United Kingdom)
The CE marking on Hardy Marine boats certifies compliance with EU Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft Directive). All boats sold in the European Economic Area since 1998 must carry a valid HIN plus CE plate.
Other United Kingdom boat manufacturers
- Princess Yachts (
GBPRI) - Sunseeker International (
GBSUN) - Fairline Yachts (
GBFAI) - Oyster Yachts (
GBOYS) - Discovery Yachts (
GBDIS) - Williams Jet Tenders (
GBWIL) - Broom Boats (
GBBRD) - Ring Powercraft (
GBRIN) - Redbay Boats (
GBREB) - Halmatic (
GBHAL) - Swan Boats UK (
GBSWA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HIN code for Hardy Marine?
Hardy Marine HINs begin with the 5-character prefix GBHAR, where GB is the country code for United Kingdom and HAR is the manufacturer code.
How long is a Hardy Marine HIN?
Hardy Marine uses the CE/ISO 10087 14-character format: country code (2) + manufacturer code (3) + serial number (5) + production month (1) + production year (1) + model year (2).
How do I find the HIN on a Hardy Marine boat?
Look at the outboard side of the transom, upper starboard corner. Hardy Marine also stamps a duplicate HIN inside the boat (hidden), typically under a fitting in the cockpit or engine bay.