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1971 Ventura HIN help

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Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by transomstand » Apr 18, 2013 1:38 pm

The HIN on there is just a generic number issued by the state to register the boat. Probably the owner had no documentation, so they just registered as a homebuilt.

Curious though, did you get the rest of the boat with that purchase?? :shock:

Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by nosboss » Apr 13, 2013 9:24 pm

Probably had the transom replaced at some time and they covered up the original HIN. When I did my transom in my ventura, I accidentally filled the HIN with resin. I had to scrape the resin out so the HIN was still visable.

Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by RussF » Apr 13, 2013 3:41 pm

look under the splash well.......look under the bow........maybe there

Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by Hippie459MN » Apr 13, 2013 8:42 am

What is on the title? Do they match?

Dont know if you seen this or not - http://www.hydrostreamforums.com/decodehin

Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by cmk23 » Apr 13, 2013 8:28 am

Hey it worked! Thanks for the help!

Is it possible that it is a Hydro but a prev owner didn't have the HIN and just registered it as a homemade? Maybe the transom had been replaced and the original HIN was lost...

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Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by cmk23 » Apr 13, 2013 8:26 am

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Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by cmk23 » Apr 13, 2013 8:25 am

Yeah that's how I was trying to post the pic, through photobucket. I'll try again. I didn't know what the magic post number was. The boat came off the trailer on the previous owner and is wrecked, so I only have a pic of the bad side. I'll get more today though. Give me a min and I'll post the one I have.....or try! Lol

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Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by Hippie459MN » Apr 13, 2013 8:16 am

Weird. Should be able to now. I think the limit is set to either needing 3 or 5 posts before you can post links (can sometimes include images that use 3rd party services like photobucket) Its to help keep the spam down and so far its doing an amazing job of it. :)

Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by cmk23 » Apr 13, 2013 8:06 am

Yes I do have 1 picture and going to take some more today, but it wont let me post me here. Says I haven't posted enough for that.

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Re: 1971 Ventura HIN help

by Hippie459MN » Apr 12, 2013 10:15 pm

Yes, Hydrostream has always started with HSP. When you reg wit the USCG you get assigned your MIC (Manufacturer Identification Code) and it never changes. Even long after your out of business. In order for it to change, they would have to build under a whole different name and they never ever did that.

As for the year, Its had to say as every manufacturer did their HINs a little differently. If it was a splash (Copy) and only 1 (or a few) was made and it was registered with the MS DNR, You could ask them if they are the ones that issued the HIN on it and how you would get the mfg year from the HIN.

But my that HIN, its not a real hydrostream but in fact a copy. Have any pictures of it?

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