C. W. Hood — HIN at a glance
| Manufacturer | C. W. Hood |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Hood Ocean Systems |
| City | Marblehead |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| MIC code | HCR |
| HIN format | USCG (12 characters) |
| Status | Active |
| Boat types | Cabin motorboat, Sailboat |
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About the USCG HIN format
C. W. Hood is registered with the US Coast Guard and stamps a standard 12-character Hull Identification Number on every vessel produced for the US market. The format breaks down as:
HCR NNNNN M Y YY └┬┘ └──┬──┘ │ │ └┬┘ │ │ │ │ └─ Model year (last two digits) │ │ │ └──── Production year (last digit, 1972 standard) │ │ └────── Production month (A=Jan, B=Feb ... L=Dec, skipping I) │ └──────────── Hull serial number (alphanumeric) └─────────────── MIC: Manufacturer Identifier Code (HCR)
Federal regulation 33 CFR § 181 requires every US-built or imported recreational vessel to display this HIN permanently on the upper starboard side of the transom, and a duplicate HIN in a hidden location inside the hull.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MIC code for C. W. Hood?
C. W. Hood is assigned USCG Manufacturer Identifier Code (MIC) HCR. All C. W. Hood boat HINs begin with these three characters.
How long is a C. W. Hood HIN?
C. W. Hood uses the US HIN format: 12 characters total. The first 3 are the MIC, followed by 5 serial-number characters, 1-letter month, 1-digit year, and 2-digit model year.
Is C. W. Hood still in business?
C. W. Hood is currently listed as active in the US Coast Guard MIC database (last published October 2019). Even out-of-business manufacturers' HINs remain valid identifiers for the boats they built.