2nd Hidden HIN Number

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2nd Hidden HIN Number

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Boats manufactured or imported on or after August 1, 1984, also have a duplicate secondary HIN somewhere on an unexposed location inside the boat or beneath a fitting or item of hardware. Has anyone ever come across the hidden HIN on their Cobalt?
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SMandarino wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:09 am Boats manufactured or imported on or after August 1, 1984, also have a duplicate secondary HIN somewhere on an unexposed location inside the boat or beneath a fitting or item of hardware. Has anyone ever come across the hidden HIN on their Cobalt?
Didn’t know this SM. Makes sense though.
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Nope. But I knew donzi hid then behind the helm or bulkhead.
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I have heard it was engraved on the top portion of the deck when the two half's where put together. I would imagine its in a secrete squirrel spot or under something bolted down . Probably recommend for salvage in case the top deck pops loose? :lol:
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My old boat must have been one of the first to do this, it was late '84 model and I found the hidden HIN behind one of the side upholstery panels. No idea where it would be on the Cobalt.
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