KENNETH CLARK HIN Decoder — MIC KCL
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with KCL were assigned by the US Coast Guard to KENNETH CLARK of OXNARD, CA. The company is recorded as out of business since 1977 — 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
KCL
Location
OXNARD, CA
In business
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Status
Out of business (1977)
KENNETH CLARK hulls (1972–1977) 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 KENNETH CLARK HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example KCL45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | KCL | Identifies KENNETH CLARK, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | KENNETH CLARK'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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KENNETH CLARK HIN FAQ
What does a KENNETH CLARK HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "KCL" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to KENNETH CLARK — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. KENNETH CLARK hulls (1972–1977) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is KENNETH CLARK still in business?
USCG records list KENNETH CLARK as out of business since 1977. 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 KENNETH CLARK HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. KENNETH CLARK hulls (1972–1977) 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 KENNETH CLARK 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 "KCL" MIC the same as a KENNETH CLARK serial number?
No. "KCL" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies KENNETH CLARK. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: KENNETH CLARK'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 KENNETH CLARK 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 KENNETH CLARK 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, "KENNETH CLARK HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/kcl, last verified 2026-06-15.