HIN Plate replacement.

[Hippie459MN]

My Vulture does not have the HIN plate in it anymore and was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to get a replacement. The HIN is still easily readable on the transom and also its on the title so I have no problems there. I would just really like to have the HIN plate to mount inside the boat before it hits the water next spring.

[BUSHWACKER]

Good luck. I got one for my 1979 Ranger thru Ranger in AK took some doing but I got it. Another horror fl marine police story and the assholes in fl.
Try calling John Spaeth, Hydrostream of Canadain 705-484-0407.

[Hippie459MN]

Yeah, Thats what I am thinking I am gonna have to do.

I dont know if they are really needed but better safe than sorry in the end.

[Kartracer]

I've seen where people have had the USCG issue them a new plate. May not be what you are thinking, but just another option.

[Hippie459MN]

Well after some advice from someone on S&F I have decided that all I need is a good picture of a USCG plate from a Vulture (for the max weight and hp rating) then I am going to make one from vinyl. Hopefully I can find one today so I can cut it asap and see how it comes out.

[BUSHWACKER]

I would still ask John 1st! But that is a good idea, I forgot ya know someone in the biz!
The one for my 79 Ranger is a plastic rivit on.
Your state or CG may mail you one. The only one I ever had, I screwed it to wood where it could be seen.
The reconstructed one on my 67 Triumph chopper from pa looks like chit

[77viper]

Hippie it is not required in MN on anything older than 1984.

[Sonik]

Keep in mind that, if I'm not mistaken, it isn't required on any hull 20' and over...so you're good 2 go.

Jeff

[BUSHWACKER]

If I were you I would check with all the water police where you boat and the Coast Guard if they are where you boat.

[Maple Leaf]

Well after some advice from someone on S&F I have decided that all I need is a good picture of a USCG plate from a Vulture (for the max weight and hp rating) then I am going to make one from vinyl. Hopefully I can find one today so I can cut it asap and see how it comes out.

Thats what im going to do, Mine wasn't on the Vandal when I got it. I am going to get a pic of one then make a Vinyl one. And maybe up the Max hp a bit. 80hp max just won't cut it