KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS HIN Decoder — MIC KKP
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with KKP were assigned by the US Coast Guard to KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS of VACAVILLE, CA. The company is recorded as out of business since 1982 — 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
KKP
Location
VACAVILLE, CA
In business
since 1980
Status
Out of business (1982)
KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS hulls (1980–1982) 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 KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example KKP45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | KKP | Identifies KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS'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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KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS HIN FAQ
What does a KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "KKP" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS hulls (1980–1982) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS still in business?
USCG records list KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS as out of business since 1982. 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 KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS hulls (1980–1982) 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 KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS 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 "KKP" MIC the same as a KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS serial number?
No. "KKP" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS'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 KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS 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 KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS 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, "KANE KUSTOM PRODUCTS HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/kkp, last verified 2026-06-15.