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HIN · RNK73431C303

2003 HAPPY DAD

ACTIVEREGISTERED · DEHULL VERIFIED
ModelHAPPY DAD
Model year2003
Length37 ft
HullFrp (fiberglass)
PropulsionUnspecified
Registration stateDE
Doc number1143563
Statusactive
CURRENT STATUS
Active · DE
Registration status: active · Doc #1143563
§ 02

Hull identification

DECODED FROM HIN · RNK73431C303
HIN STRUCTURE
RNK
MIC
73431
SERIAL
C3
PROD
03
MY
Manufacturer Code
Identifies the hull builder (chars 1–3)
RNK
Serial Number
Manufacturer-assigned hull serial (chars 4–8)
73431
Production Month
Encoded in char 9
March
Production Year (digit)
Last digit of build year encoded in char 10
3
Model Year
Regulatory year from chars 11–12
2003
MANUFACTURER · MIC RNK
RINKER BOATS
SYRACUSE, IN
SOURCE

MIC RNK registered with the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center.

§ 03

Buying a used vessel

WHAT TO VERIFY BEFORE YOU COMMIT

This record is for a 2003 HAPPY DAD. The hull is frp (fiberglass) with unspecified 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.
§ 04

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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§ 06

Common questions

DELAWARE
BOAT OWNERSHIP IN DELAWARE
What documents do I need to register a boat in Delaware?
To register a boat in Delaware, you'll need to submit an Application for Certificate of Number (Form 335), proof of ownership or bill of sale, and a completed Hull Identification Number (HIN) verification form. If there's a lien on the vessel, you must provide documentation from the lienholder. The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife processes these registrations and issues your certificate of number, which is valid for three years.
Do I need to title my boat in Delaware?
Delaware requires titling for boats with motors of 10 horsepower or greater. The title serves as proof of ownership and protects your legal interest in the vessel. Before purchasing a used boat, it's advisable to verify the title and lien records through the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife to ensure there are no outstanding claims against the boat.
What are Delaware's boating safety equipment requirements?
Delaware law requires all boats to carry Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) for each person aboard, with at least one Type IV device (throwable) on vessels 16 feet or longer. Additionally, boats must have proper navigation lights, fire extinguishers if equipped with an engine, and sound-signaling devices depending on vessel length. Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal, and all operators should be aware of Delaware's specific boating regulations.

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