o2bsailin said:I don't think that would suffice as a HIN. If someone ground off the HIN thats stamped in the fiberglass, it seems to me you would just register it as a "homemade" boat. Depending on your state they may require you to etch some sort of number, but "homemade" boats don't have any kind of HIN. Or you could stamp one into an aluminum plate, and fasten it in the stern somewhere. I think as long as it's not able to be removed it will work also. Hope this helps.
cmnative said:My HIN is etched into the transom by hand. I wonder if you can take the number to DMVand see if it is stolen?? Is e price right or is it high/low??
cmnative said:Mine is an 87 in great condition. Trailer was perfect, except lights did not work. Sails good, missing tiller and rudder. ($370 from catalina, if I remember correctly) 1987 Johnson Outboard motor that started on third pull. $700. I have seen them go as high as $2000(check ebay) and as low as $1000.
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http://www.sailingtexas.com/cboats99capri142.html
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