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Bandit

Bandit has been building boats with HINs on file from 1987 to 1998. There are 4 federal recalls on file for Bandit vessels.

Known for:commercial fishing vessels
Known Recalls
4
USCG Accidents
0
Registered Vessels
12
Active Years
1987–1998
MIC Code
BVM

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Bandit HINs start with BVM. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Bandit Recalls (4)

820161SDec 1983

SAFE LOADING

29 units affected
820159SDec 1982
ONLY BUILD TWO MODEL

MAX PERSONS

2 units affected
800216SAug 1980
DINGHYS

NO CERT & CAP LABEL

21 units affected
800078SMar 1980
VARIOUS

NO CERT LABELS

7 units affected

How to Identify a Bandit HIN

Every Bandit boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Bandit HINs begin with the manufacturer code BVM.

BVMXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Bandit

Bandit is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code BVM. Vessels on file span model years 1987 through 1998. HullScore tracks 12 Bandit vessels in our database, along with 4 manufacturer recalls and 0 USCG-reported boating accidents.

Before purchasing a used Bandit, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.