hull numbers

where are the number on the hull located. i need to find them to regester the boat.O have a 1974 martinuque. there is a plate below the shifter that lists the weights an such but no vin number. also my trailer the numbers are worn off of the tag on the neck of the trailer. is there any other place correct craft would have put them on the trailer??? thanks for any help

In Texas and many states, you definately need the Hull ID number for title and registration. My '77 Martinique has the number molded into the hull at the upper starboard side of the transom. Earlier boats may be different and have them on a tag screwed to the stringer as kenny g stated.

When I did mine for the first time in Indiana I had the old regestration from the previous owner and that had all of the info you need on it. You will need the regstration numbers ( 3" tall letters and numbers on the bow) and the hull ID number which maybe on a tag or molded into the transom.

If you can get the old regestration for the boat and trailer from the previous owner, that is all you will need. If you cann't get them, you may have to have the DNR or police come out and fill out a form to take the BMV to get the title and regestration. just remember every state is different so if you tell us what state you want to regester it in someone should be able to help. Also the boat does not have to be regestered where your primary residence is or you live full time. Depending upon the state fees are different some more some less than others. There are several boats on the lake that I live on that are regestered in Michigan, My mom's boat is regestered in KY but she lives in IN. The only thing is you have to have a address for that state it's regestered in and a P.O. box is good enough. For example I live in northern IN but I rent a slip at a marina on Dale Hollow lake, I would regester my boat in TN or KY because it's cheaper than what IN charges.

No plate of the rear of the boat. cannot see anything on the stringers. I pulled up the carpet and looked around under the engine etc. with no avail. the trailer is not a big deal i can put my plate from my snowmobile trailer on it to get it where i need to go for now. I do need to find a hull id number. I will call the original owner tomorrow. thanks for your help

fordtech480,you can look forever.there is NO HULL # ON YOUR BOAT.NO SERIAL # ON A 1974...
some people can confuse a hull registration # with a title serial # there is no VIN # on your boat.but you can keep looking if you want to. it does not exist on a 1974.

jim,is that # on your title ?
i checked all 3 of my titles.
all 3 boats have an i-d tag on the stringers,but those i-d #'s are not on any titles.
again,in the 60's in ky & ind they did'nt issue titles under 18' not until 1976 is what i was told by the local DMV.
FORDTECH,do you have a title for your boat ?

Jim:

That is odd. I am looking at both titles for my '77 and '93 and both titles have the Hull ID number on them.

Haha...you and me both. That is why I had to hold them in my hand before posting

cshire, thats exactly the same spot as our 74 Mustang 17> I would assume a Martinique of the same year should be identical. As a matter of fact, A Martinique is almost identical to a Mustang 17. Its 18 ft. and the dash doesnt have the handlebar, etc.