PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG HIN Decoder — MIC PCT
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with PCT were assigned by the US Coast Guard to PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG of KAPOLEI, HI. The builder is listed in the USCG MIC database. Enter the full 12-character HIN below for build date, model year, and serial — free, no account.
MIC
PCT
Location
KAPOLEI, HI
In business
since 1989
Status
Listed active in USCG records
PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG hulls (1989–present) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits.
How a PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example PCT45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | PCT | Identifies PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG'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 PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG? Check it before you pay.
Decoding the HIN confirms the year and serial, but not the safety record. 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
PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG HIN FAQ
What does a PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "PCT" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG hulls (1989–present) all use the current HIN format: a month letter (A=January…L=December), a certification-year digit, then two model-year digits.
Is PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG still in business?
USCG records list PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG of KAPOLEI, HI in the MIC database (registered 1989).
How do I decode the year on a PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG hulls (1989–present) 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 PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG 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 "PCT" MIC the same as a PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG serial number?
No. "PCT" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG'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 PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG 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 PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG records, the title, or a marine survey to confirm the exact model and configuration.
Other builders in HI
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, "PACIFIC CUSTOM BOAT BLDG HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/pct, last verified 2026-06-15.