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HIN · SERF9965A404
2004 HAMMER & NAILS 4
ACTIVEREGISTERED · PAHULL VERIFIED
ModelHAMMER & NAILS 4
Model year2004
Length44.8 ft
HullFrp (fiberglass)
PropulsionUnspecified
Registration statePA
Doc number1154661
Statusactive
CURRENT STATUS
Active · PA
Registration status: active · Doc #1154661
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Hull identification
DECODED FROM HIN · SERF9965A404
SOURCE
MIC SER registered with the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center.
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Buying a used vessel
WHAT TO VERIFY BEFORE YOU COMMIT
This record is for a 2004 HAMMER & NAILS 4. 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.
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Records on file
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Title records
none on file
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Active liens
none found
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Incidents
none reported
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Title chain
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Common questions
PENNSYLVANIA
BOAT OWNERSHIP IN PENNSYLVANIA
What documents do I need to register a boat in Pennsylvania?
To register a boat in Pennsylvania, you must submit an application for registration, proof of ownership (such as a bill of sale or title), a completed Hull Identification Number (HIN) verification form, and payment of the registration fee. If the boat has a lien or mortgage, you'll need documentation from the lienholder as well. It's recommended to verify title and lien records through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to ensure a clear ownership history before completing registration.
Do I need a boating safety certificate to operate a boat in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1982, who operates a motorboat to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and carry a Boating Safety Certificate. The certificate must be carried on board whenever operating a motorboat, and failure to have it can result in fines. You can take the course online or in-person through approved Pennsylvania instructors.
How do I transfer boat ownership in Pennsylvania?
To transfer boat ownership in Pennsylvania, both the seller and buyer must complete the title transfer section on the back of the existing registration certificate or title document. The new owner must then submit the signed title, a completed application for registration, proof of sale (bill of sale), and the appropriate registration fee to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The transfer process typically takes several weeks, and you should avoid operating the boat until the new registration is received.
DATA SOURCED FROM USCG NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER AND STATE REGISTRATION DATABASES