JACK RICE BOATS ETC HIN Decoder — MIC JRD
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with JRD were assigned by the US Coast Guard to JACK RICE BOATS ETC of NORFOLK, NE. The company is recorded as out of business since 1979 — 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
JRD
Location
NORFOLK, NE
In business
—
Status
Out of business (1979)
JACK RICE BOATS ETC hulls (1972–1979) 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 JACK RICE BOATS ETC HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example JRD45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | JRD | Identifies JACK RICE BOATS ETC, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | JACK RICE BOATS ETC'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
Buying this JACK RICE BOATS ETC? Check it before you pay.
JACK RICE BOATS ETC is recorded out of business (1979) — which affects recalls, parts support, and resale. The $9.99 Boat Report adds the full CPSC marine-recall check, a HIN consistency check, a verify-before-you-buy checklist, and the USCG builder record for this hull — one downloadable report, one-time, no subscription. See what's included
JACK RICE BOATS ETC HIN FAQ
What does a JACK RICE BOATS ETC HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "JRD" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to JACK RICE BOATS ETC — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. JACK RICE BOATS ETC hulls (1972–1979) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is JACK RICE BOATS ETC still in business?
USCG records list JACK RICE BOATS ETC as out of business since 1979. 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 JACK RICE BOATS ETC HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. JACK RICE BOATS ETC hulls (1972–1979) 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 JACK RICE BOATS ETC 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 "JRD" MIC the same as a JACK RICE BOATS ETC serial number?
No. "JRD" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies JACK RICE BOATS ETC. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: JACK RICE BOATS ETC'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 JACK RICE BOATS ETC 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 JACK RICE BOATS ETC records, the title, or a marine survey to confirm the exact model and configuration.
Other builders in NE
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, "JACK RICE BOATS ETC HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/jrd, last verified 2026-06-15.