CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT HIN Decoder — MIC KSE
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with KSE were assigned by the US Coast Guard to CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT of ANDERSON, SC. The company is recorded as out of business since 1976 — 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
KSE
Location
ANDERSON, SC
In business
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Status
Out of business (1976)
CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT hulls (1972–1976) 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 CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example KSE45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | KSE | Identifies CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT'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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CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT HIN FAQ
What does a CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "KSE" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT hulls (1972–1976) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT still in business?
USCG records list CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT as out of business since 1976. 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 CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT hulls (1972–1976) 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 CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT 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 "KSE" MIC the same as a CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT serial number?
No. "KSE" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT'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 CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT 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 CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT 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, "CAROLINA GLASS LAMINAT HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/kse, last verified 2026-06-15.