INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN HIN Decoder — MIC DVX
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with DVX were assigned by the US Coast Guard to INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN of HOWARD CITY, MI. 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
DVX
Location
HOWARD CITY, MI
In business
since 2003
Status
Listed active in USCG records
INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN hulls (2003–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 INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example DVX45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | DVX | Identifies INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | INFLATABLE MARINE 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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INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN HIN FAQ
What does a INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "DVX" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN hulls (2003–present) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits.
Is INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN still in business?
USCG records list INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN of HOWARD CITY, MI in the MIC database (registered 2003).
How do I decode the year on a INFLATABLE MARINE 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. INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN hulls (2003–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 INFLATABLE MARINE 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 "DVX" MIC the same as a INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN serial number?
No. "DVX" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: INFLATABLE MARINE 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 INFLATABLE MARINE 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 INFLATABLE MARINE 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, "INFLATABLE MARINE PRODUCTS IN HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/dvx, last verified 2026-06-15.