OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL HIN Decoder — MIC XPX
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with XPX were assigned by the US Coast Guard to OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL of PENSACOLA, FL. The company is recorded as out of business since 1980 — 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
XPX
Location
PENSACOLA, FL
In business
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Status
Out of business (1980)
OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL hulls (1972–1980) 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 OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example XPX45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | XPX | Identifies OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL'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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OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL HIN FAQ
What does a OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "XPX" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL hulls (1972–1980) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL still in business?
USCG records list OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL as out of business since 1980. 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 OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL hulls (1972–1980) 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 OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL 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 "XPX" MIC the same as a OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL serial number?
No. "XPX" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL'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 OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL 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 OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL 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, "OUTDOOR SPECLIST OF FL HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/xpx, last verified 2026-06-15.