KODIAK FIBERGLASS HIN Decoder — MIC KFX
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with KFX were assigned by the US Coast Guard to KODIAK FIBERGLASS of KODIAK, AK. The company is recorded as out of business since 1989 — 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
KFX
Location
KODIAK, AK
In business
since 1987
Status
Out of business (1989)
KODIAK FIBERGLASS hulls (1987–1989) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits.
How a KODIAK FIBERGLASS HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example KFX45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | KFX | Identifies KODIAK FIBERGLASS, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | KODIAK FIBERGLASS'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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KODIAK FIBERGLASS HIN FAQ
What does a KODIAK FIBERGLASS HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "KFX" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to KODIAK FIBERGLASS — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. KODIAK FIBERGLASS hulls (1987–1989) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits.
Is KODIAK FIBERGLASS still in business?
USCG records list KODIAK FIBERGLASS as out of business since 1989. 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 KODIAK FIBERGLASS HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. KODIAK FIBERGLASS hulls (1987–1989) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits. Enter the full 12-character HIN above and the decoder works it out, including the legacy formats.
Where is the HIN on a KODIAK FIBERGLASS 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 "KFX" MIC the same as a KODIAK FIBERGLASS serial number?
No. "KFX" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies KODIAK FIBERGLASS. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: KODIAK FIBERGLASS'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 KODIAK FIBERGLASS 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 KODIAK FIBERGLASS 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, "KODIAK FIBERGLASS HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/kfx, last verified 2026-06-15.