BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD HIN Decoder — MIC FGL
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with FGL were assigned by the US Coast Guard to BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD of MANCHESTER, TN. The company is recorded as out of business since 1980 — common for older hulls, and useful to know when hunting parts or records. Enter the full 12-character HIN below for build date, model year, and serial — free, no account.
MIC
FGL
Location
MANCHESTER, TN
In business
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Status
Out of business (1980)
BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD hulls (1972–1980) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
How a BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example FGL45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | FGL | Identifies BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD'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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BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD HIN FAQ
What does a BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "FGL" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD hulls (1972–1980) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD still in business?
USCG records list BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD as out of business since 1980. That's common for older hulls — the HIN still decodes normally, and the out-of-business date helps date the boat and guides parts-hunting toward salvage and owner groups rather than a dealer network.
How do I decode the year on a BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD hulls (1972–1980) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984. Enter the full 12-character HIN above and the decoder works it out, including the legacy formats.
Where is the HIN on a BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD 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 "FGL" MIC the same as a BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD serial number?
No. "FGL" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD'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 BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD 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 BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD 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, "BASSMASTER FBGLS UNLTD HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/fgl, last verified 2026-06-15.