ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN HIN Decoder — MIC AFB
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with AFB were assigned by the US Coast Guard to ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN of MT JULIET, TN. The builder is listed in the USCG MIC database. Enter the full 12-character HIN below for build date, model year, and serial — free, no account.
MIC
AFB
Location
MT JULIET, TN
In business
since 1994
Status
Listed active in USCG records
ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN hulls (1994–present) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits.
How a ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example AFB45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | AFB | Identifies ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN's own production number for the specific hull (the letters I, O, Q are never used). |
| 9 | Certification month | D | Month built — A=January … L=December (D = April). |
| 10 | Certification year | 4 | Last digit of the certification year. |
| 11–12 | Model year | 24 | The boat’s model year. |
Free · no account · the HIN is on the transom, upper starboard (right) corner
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ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN HIN FAQ
What does a ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "AFB" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN hulls (1994–present) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits.
Is ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN still in business?
USCG records list ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN of MT JULIET, TN in the MIC database (registered 1994).
How do I decode the year on a ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN hulls (1994–present) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits. Enter the full 12-character HIN above and the decoder works it out, including the legacy formats.
Where is the HIN on a ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN boat?
On the outside upper-starboard (right) corner of the transom, within two inches of the top — required by 33 CFR 181.29. Since August 1984 an identical duplicate HIN is also molded into an unexposed interior location as an anti-theft measure. Both should match the title, registration, and insurance card exactly.
Is the "AFB" MIC the same as a ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN serial number?
No. "AFB" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN's own production number for that specific boat (the letters I, O, and Q are never used). The full 12-character HIN combines the MIC, the serial, and the date code.
Can a ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN HIN tell me the exact model?
Not on its own. A HIN encodes the builder, hull serial, certification month/year, and model year — not the model name or length. Match the decoded year and serial against ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN records, the title, or a marine survey to confirm the exact model and configuration.
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Sources: verified against the USCG Manufacturer Identification Code database (refreshed monthly) · HIN format per 33 CFR Part 181, Subpart C. Reviewed by Sam Reynolds, Lead Researcher, CarWhere. Cite this page: CarWhere, "ALPINE FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS IN HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/afb, last verified 2026-06-15.