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HIN · TDL38164A303

2003 SUNSET

ACTIVEREGISTERED · WIHULL VERIFIED
ModelSUNSET
Model year2003
Length38.6 ft
HullFrp (fiberglass)
PropulsionUnspecified
Registration stateWI
Doc number1156348
Statusactive
CURRENT STATUS
Active · WI
Registration status: active · Doc #1156348
§ 02

Hull identification

DECODED FROM HIN · TDL38164A303
HIN STRUCTURE
TDL
MIC
38164
SERIAL
A3
PROD
03
MY
Manufacturer Code
Identifies the hull builder (chars 1–3)
TDL
Serial Number
Manufacturer-assigned hull serial (chars 4–8)
38164
Production Month
Encoded in char 9
January
Production Year (digit)
Last digit of build year encoded in char 10
3
Model Year
Regulatory year from chars 11–12
2003
MANUFACTURER · MIC TDL
TRADITIONAL WATERCRAFT (OOB)
LARGO, FL
SOURCE

MIC TDL 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 SUNSET. 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

WISCONSIN
BOAT OWNERSHIP IN WISCONSIN
What documents do I need to register a boat in Wisconsin?
To register a boat in Wisconsin, you'll need the manufacturer's certificate of origin or a properly assigned title, proof of ownership, a completed registration application (Form CW 2108), and proof of Wisconsin residency. If purchasing from a private seller, ensure the title is clean and free of liens by verifying the title and lien records with the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles before completing your purchase.
Do I need a boating license to operate a boat in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 to pass a boating safety course and carry a Boating Safety Certificate while operating a motorboat. The course can be completed online or in-person through approved providers, and the certificate must be carried on board at all times during operation.
How long does boat registration last in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin boat registrations are valid for three years from the date of issuance. You'll receive a renewal notice approximately 30 days before your registration expires, and you can renew online, by mail, or in person at a DMV service center to avoid any lapse in legal operation.

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