thunderhoof

Please let me know where you found this quote.

I also found this on creating a HIN:

Every recreational boat must have a Hull Identification Number (HIN). Normally these are assigned by the boat manufacturer using a Manufacturers Identification Code assigned by the Coast Guard. However, in the case of a homebuilt boat the HIN is assigned by the state in which the boat is registered. When you go to register the boat, tell them it is a home built boat (or back yard built boat). The may make you sign something attesting to this. Anyway, when they assign the registration they will also assign an HIN. Each state has been given a manufacturers ID Code that identifies the state that assigned the HIN. etc.........

I hope not from my web site. the contact information is wrong. Rick retired years ago. CGHQ moved. They have new phone numbers. phone number is 202-372-1077 or go to their web site uscgboating.org