Want to know who made a boat? Decode & validate boat Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) with HINSearch! Get the builder name, build date, and more!
We've compressed and optimized the complete US Coast Guard's boat manufacturer database of over 16,000 boat builders, and over 30,000 brands to fit on your iOS device, so you can have lightning fast results wherever you are, with NO Internet access needed!
No more wondering "Who made that boat?"
Important HIN Search features include:
• Decoding of US 12 digit and 14/15 digit HINs
• Detection of suspicious or possibly altered HINs - an important first step to make sure a boat is not stolen!
• Boat manufacturer and build date information.
• Print, copy or share your results.
• Searching for manufacturers by their company or brand names
• No Internet access needed, so you can use this app no matter where you are.
• Favorites List, including your own personal notes.
• Share/Print/Save results as an Image.
• Developed by someone who knows and understands boats.
Nearly all boats (including fishing boats, power boats, sail boats, jet skis, kayaks, and canoes) imported or built in the US since 1972 are required to have a HIN by the federal government. The HIN will include when the boat was built, and by who. With the included Manufacturer database, HIN Search can also tell you a little bit about the builder, such as if they are still in business, their address, and sometimes even a website.
What this app DOES NOT do:
• Retrieve boat model information other than year. This information is NOT encoded universally in the HIN. If the boat manufacturer is still in business, please contact them directly with your HIN.
• Tell you if the boat is stolen. We can tell you if the boat HIN looks suspicious and warrants a closer look, but that's it.
• Decode boat identification numbers for boat built before 1972.
• Retrieve boat's past or current owners or sale information. Please contact your local vehicle registration authority.
Please don't leave a negative review with regards to what is clearly stated above!
This app only decodes HINs for boats which were built or imported legally in the USA since 1972. Some older (1970s) boat manufacturers "in business" dates may be incorrect. The USCG records are sometimes inaccurate.
This is a great tool for both marine professionals and boat shoppers!
No limits on number of HINs you can decode, or manufacturers you can look up.
No hidden or extra fees. Buy once, use forever.
Ad free, and will relieve you of scratching your head wondering, "Who made that boat?"
Well it’s working for now & I use the vin number of the boat & it’s exactly what I was looking for.
lg.Perez
Good app
Great app
fusion2u
Would be great if you could print the screen read out
Developer Response
You can now Print your search/decode results with the latest version.
No model info😞
HenryMRM
Bought this app expecting to decode HIN’s and find out model of boat, not just manufacturer information. That is useful, but really want model ID.
Developer Response
Unfortunately boat model info is not encoded into HINs like car model info is encoded in VINs. We wish it were! Sometimes you can get model info by contacting the manufacturer with your boats HIN, but sadly most are out of business. We encourage everyone to read the full App Description before purchasing to see what HINSearch can and cannot do.
Doesn’t provide anymore than you can find on the free web.
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Shame on them for praying on users at 4.99 just to tell the manufacturers name and business info. That’s why the web was created to begin with. No model or make or even build info. Not worth the money.
Developer Response
We're sorry you were disappointed. However, what the app does and does not do is clearly stated in the app description, and most people do find it worth paying for. HINSearch has some clear advantages over Internet based solutions, for example: 1) Easier to use. 2) Validates HIN format to detect possibly altered HINs. 3) Works without Internet.
+ Performance, User Interface, and Stability improvements.
If you have any questions, problems, or comments, please contact us at support@HINSearchPlus.com!
Version 1.79
The developer, Juggernaut Technology, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
Juggernaut Technology, Inc.
Size
8.4 MB
Category
Reference
Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
