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HIN · BUJ80100A717

2017 Tahoe 500TF

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BuilderTahoe
Model500TF
Model year2017
Vessel typeOpen
UsePleasure
Length17 ft 1 in
HullFiberglass
PropulsionSterndrive (i / o)
Engine typeWaterjet
FuelGasoline
Registration stateTX
CountyJasper
Reg number9112EF
Statusactive
CURRENT STATUS
Active · TX · Jasper Co.
Registration status: active · Reg #9112EF
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Hull identification

DECODED FROM HIN · BUJ80100A717
HIN STRUCTURE
BUJ
MIC
80100
SERIAL
A7
PROD
17
MY
Manufacturer Code
Identifies the hull builder (chars 1–3)
BUJ
Serial Number
Manufacturer-assigned hull serial (chars 4–8)
80100
Production Month
Encoded in char 9
January
Production Year (digit)
Last digit of build year encoded in char 10
7
Model Year
Regulatory year from chars 11–12
2017
MANUFACTURER · MIC BUJ
WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC
SPRINGFIELD, MO
whiterivermarine.com
SOURCE

MIC BUJ registered with the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center.

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Buying a used Tahoe

WHAT TO VERIFY BEFORE YOU COMMIT

This record is for a 2017 Tahoe 500TF. It was registered in Texas, Jasper County. The hull is fiberglass with sterndrive (i / o) propulsion.

The free registration data above confirms what is on file with the state or USCG. The full history report unlocks the title chain, lien records, accident history, and open recall status for this specific HIN — the records that a visual inspection cannot surface.

WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING
  • +Physically verify the HIN on the transom matches the title and registration exactly before signing anything.
  • +Check that the secondary (hidden) HIN, usually found under a hatch or seat cushion, matches the primary.
  • +A clean title does not guarantee a clean history — boats can be salvaged and resold with clean titles in many states.
  • +Run the HIN before any deposit to check for outstanding liens, especially on documented vessels.
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Records on file

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0
Title records
none on file
0
Active liens
none found
0
Incidents
none reported
§ 05

Title chain

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Common questions

TAHOE · TEXAS
BOAT OWNERSHIP IN TEXAS
What documents do I need to register a boat in Texas?
To register a boat in Texas, you'll need to submit an Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), proof of ownership, a bill of sale, and proof of liability insurance. You must also provide valid identification and pay the appropriate registration and title fees based on your vessel's length and type.
How long does a Texas boat title and registration last?
Texas boat registrations are valid for one or two years, depending on the length of your vessel and the registration period you choose. Your title does not expire, but you must renew your registration annually or biennially before it lapses to avoid penalties and ensure legal operation.
What happens when I buy a used boat in Texas—do I need to transfer the title?
Yes, you must transfer the title to your name within 30 days of purchase by submitting the signed title certificate, a bill of sale, and the application form to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Before completing the purchase, it's advisable to verify the current title and any lien records through the TPWD to ensure the seller has clear ownership and no outstanding claims against the vessel.

DATA SOURCED FROM USCG NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER AND STATE REGISTRATION DATABASES