FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC HIN Decoder — MIC FGP
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with FGP were assigned by the US Coast Guard to FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC of CORBIN, KY. The company is recorded as out of business since 1976 — 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
FGP
Location
CORBIN, KY
In business
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Status
Out of business (1976)
FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC hulls (1972–1976) 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 FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example FGP45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | FGP | Identifies FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC'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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FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC HIN FAQ
What does a FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "FGP" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC hulls (1972–1976) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC still in business?
USCG records list FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC as out of business since 1976. 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 FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC hulls (1972–1976) 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 FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC 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 "FGP" MIC the same as a FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC serial number?
No. "FGP" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC'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 FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC 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 FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC 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, "FUTURE GLASS PLASTIC HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/fgp, last verified 2026-06-15.