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HIN · SFRDX238H761

1976 CEST LA VIE

INACTIVEREGISTERED · FLHULL VERIFIED
ModelCEST LA VIE
Model year1976
Length33.7 ft
HullFrp (fiberglass)
PropulsionUnspecified
Registration stateFL
Doc number576042
Statusinactive
CURRENT STATUS
Inactive · FL
Registration status: inactive · Doc #576042
§ 02

Hull identification

DECODED FROM HIN · SFRDX238H761
HIN STRUCTURE
SFR
MIC
DX238
SERIAL
H7
PROD
61
MY
Manufacturer Code
Identifies the hull builder (chars 1–3)
SFR
Serial Number
Manufacturer-assigned hull serial (chars 4–8)
DX238
Production Month
Encoded in char 9
August
Production Year (digit)
Last digit of build year encoded in char 10
7
Model Year
Regulatory year from chars 11–12
1961
MANUFACTURER · MIC SFR
SEAFARER FIBERGLASS YACHT
HUNTINGTON, NY
SOURCE

MIC SFR registered with the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center.

§ 03

Buying a used vessel

WHAT TO VERIFY BEFORE YOU COMMIT

This record is for a 1976 CEST LA VIE. It was registered in Florida. 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

FLORIDA
BOAT OWNERSHIP IN FLORIDA
What documents do I need to register a boat in Florida?
To register a boat in Florida, you'll need the completed application form (HH 183), proof of ownership or a bill of sale, identification, and proof of payment of any applicable sales tax or use tax. If the boat has a lien, you'll also need the lienholder's information. It's important to verify the title and lien records through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to ensure a clean transfer before submitting your application.
How often do I need to renew my Florida boat registration?
Florida boat registrations must be renewed annually. Your registration decal is valid for one year from the date of issuance, and you'll receive a renewal notice from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before your registration expires. Failure to renew on time can result in penalties and fines, so it's best to renew promptly when you receive your renewal notice.
Are there mandatory safety requirements for operating a boat in Florida?
Yes, Florida requires all boats to have properly functioning navigation lights, a fire extinguisher, and personal flotation devices (life jackets) for each person on board. Boats 16 feet or longer must also carry a first aid kit, signaling device, and placard showing capacity limits. Additionally, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must complete a boating safety course and carry a Boating Safety Education ID card while operating a motorboat.

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