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HIN · VHS53A0WF718

2017 UNTETHERED

ACTIVEREGISTERED · VAHULL VERIFIED
ModelUNTETHERED
Model year2017
Length52.9 ft
HullFrp (fiberglass)
PropulsionUnspecified
Registration stateVA
Doc number1286484
Statusactive
CURRENT STATUS
Active · VA
Registration status: active · Doc #1286484
§ 02

Hull identification

DECODED FROM HIN · VHS53A0WF718
HIN STRUCTURE
VHS
MIC
53A0W
SERIAL
F7
PROD
18
MY
Manufacturer Code
Identifies the hull builder (chars 1–3)
VHS
Serial Number
Manufacturer-assigned hull serial (chars 4–8)
53A0W
Production Month
Encoded in char 9
June
Production Year (digit)
Last digit of build year encoded in char 10
7
Model Year
Regulatory year from chars 11–12
2018
MANUFACTURER · MIC VHS
HCB CENTER CONSOLE LLC
VONORE, TN
SOURCE

MIC VHS registered with the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center.

§ 03

Buying a used vessel

WHAT TO VERIFY BEFORE YOU COMMIT

This record is for a 2017 UNTETHERED. 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

VIRGINIA
BOAT OWNERSHIP IN VIRGINIA
What documents do I need to register a boat in Virginia?
To register a boat in Virginia, you'll need to submit an Application for Boat Registration (Form VSF 4-2), proof of ownership, and a valid Virginia driver's license or ID. If there's a lien on the boat, you must also provide documentation from the lienholder, and it's wise to verify title and lien records through the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to ensure a clean transfer. The registration fee varies based on boat length and is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Do I need a boating safety certificate to operate a boat in Virginia?
Virginia requires anyone born on or after July 1, 1993 who operates a motorized vessel to successfully complete a Virginia boating safety course and carry a Boating Safety Education Certificate while operating. Those born before this date are exempt but can voluntarily take the course, which is offered online and through in-person classes by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The certificate is valid for the lifetime of the boater in Virginia, though other states may have different renewal requirements.
How do I transfer a boat title to a new owner in Virginia?
The seller must complete the back of the Virginia boat title with the buyer's information and sign it, then submit it to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries along with the buyer's Application for Boat Registration and payment of the registration fee. Both parties should keep copies of all transfer documents for their records. The new owner should verify that the title has been properly recorded in their name before taking the boat out on the water.

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