Decode your MasterCraft's Hull Identification Number (HIN) for free. Enter the 12-character HIN found on the starboard side of the transom below and click "Decode HIN":
MasterCraft builds ski and wake boats in Vonore, Tennessee. Tow boats hold their value, so used MasterCrafts are often priced on model year and options, and the HIN is how you confirm the year before negotiating.
| Primary MIC Code | MBC |
| Codes on Record | 1 |
| Parent Company | MasterCraft Boat Holdings |
| Vessel Types | Ski boats · Wake boats · Surf boats |
| Website | www.mastercraft.com |
| USCG Recalls on Record | 5 |
| Recall # | MIC | Model(s) | Model Year | Units | Example HIN | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100009T | MBC | "MARISTAR 225, X-25" | 2010 | 69 | not given | 04/22/2010 | ✔ Closed |
| 050037T | MBC | MARISTAR 230 AND X-30 | 2005 | 84 | not given | 07/13/2005 | ✔ Closed |
| 040088T | MBC | MARISTAR 280 | 2004 | 30 | not given | 07/06/2004 | ✔ Closed |
| 990151T | MBC | MARISTAR; PROSTAR; X-STAR | 1999 | 424 | not given | 08/26/1999 | ✔ Closed |
| 950282T | MBC | MARISTAR 200 VRS | 1995 | 381 | not given | 09/21/1995 | ✔ Closed |
The first three characters of a HIN are the manufacturer code the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to the builder. If your HIN starts with one of these, it was registered to MasterCraft or its parent company. Every code below was checked against the Coast Guard's live manufacturer database on 24 October 2026. MasterCraft's code MBC is registered in Vonore, Tennessee. Two codes that appear in older lists are registered elsewhere: XRT to a separate Master Craft in Everett, Washington, and ZMK to James Bay Canoe & Bayak Company in Ontario.
| MIC Code | Registered Company | Address on Record |
|---|---|---|
| MBC | MASTERCRAFT BOAT CO LLC | Vonore, TN |
Every hull built or imported for the US market since 1972 carries a 12-character Hull Identification Number. Each block of characters means something specific:
| Characters | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1–3 | Manufacturer code (MIC), identifying MasterCraft as the builder |
| 4–8 | Hull serial number, assigned by the manufacturer |
| 9 | Month of manufacture, as a letter: A = January through L = December |
| 10 | Last digit of the year the hull was built |
| 11–12 | Model year, often one year ahead of the build year |
A boat built in the autumn is often sold as the following year's model, so a build year one behind the model year is normal. A gap of more than a year, or a HIN that does not start with one of the codes above, is worth checking against the title and asking the seller about.
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Run a free HIN checkThe HIN is stamped or plated on the starboard (right) side of the transom, within two inches of the top of the transom, gunwale or hull-deck joint. That position is federally required. A second, identical HIN is hidden somewhere unexposed on boats built for US sale since August 1984. If the visible number is missing, painted over or looks altered, treat that as a reason to ask questions. See where the HIN is located on a boat for the usual spots and what a tampered plate looks like.
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