JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER HIN Decoder — MIC JLK
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with JLK were assigned by the US Coast Guard to JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER of DEL MAR, CA. 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
JLK
Location
DEL MAR, CA
In business
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Status
Out of business (1980)
JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER 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 JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example JLK45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | JLK | Identifies JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER'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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JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER HIN FAQ
What does a JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "JLK" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER 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 JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER still in business?
USCG records list JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER 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 JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER 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 JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER 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 "JLK" MIC the same as a JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER serial number?
No. "JLK" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER'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 JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER 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 JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER 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, "JAMES BLAIKLOCK BOATBUILDER HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/jlk, last verified 2026-06-15.