STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG HIN Decoder — MIC XVC
Hull Identification Numbers beginning with XVC were assigned by the US Coast Guard to STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG of ANNAPOLIS, MD. 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
XVC
Location
ANNAPOLIS, MD
In business
since 1979
Status
Out of business (1982)
STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG hulls (1979–1982) 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 STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG HIN breaks down
A current-format (1984–present) Hull Identification Number is 12 characters. Using the example XVC45678D424 (illustrative):
| Characters | Segment | In example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer (MIC) | XVC | Identifies STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG, assigned by the US Coast Guard. |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number | 45678 | STEVE CRANE YACHT 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 STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG? Check it before you pay.
We found 8 CPSC marine recalls on record for STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG. 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
STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG HIN FAQ
What does a STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG HIN look like?
It starts with the three characters "XVC" — the Manufacturer Identification Code the US Coast Guard assigned to STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG — followed by a 5-character hull serial and a 4-character date code, 12 characters total. STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG hulls (1979–1982) predate the current HIN format — expect the legacy straight-year (MMYY) or model-year (M + year + month letter) date codes used 1972–1984.
Is STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG still in business?
USCG records list STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG 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 STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG HIN?
On current-format HINs the last two characters are the model year and the 9th–10th encode the certification month and year. STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG hulls (1979–1982) 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 STEVE CRANE YACHT 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 "XVC" MIC the same as a STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG serial number?
No. "XVC" is the Manufacturer Identification Code — characters 1–3 of the HIN — that identifies STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG. The hull serial number is characters 4–8: STEVE CRANE YACHT 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 STEVE CRANE YACHT 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 STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG records, the title, or a marine survey to confirm the exact model and configuration.
Other builders in MD
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, "STEVE CRANE YACHT BLDG HIN Decoder," carwhere.com/hin-decoder/xvc, last verified 2026-06-15.