How many recalls does Bay Distributors have?

Bay Distributors has 27 federal recalls on record as of April 2026. Common models affected include the Unk.

How do I check a Bay Distributors boat's history?

Enter the boat's 12-character HIN on HullScore.com. Bay Distributors HINs start with ZQL. A free preview shows basic decode info. A Title Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

What are common issues with Bay Distributors boats?

Bay Distributors has 27 recalls on file, including recalls affecting the GLADES SKIFF TILLER. With 1 USCG-reported accidents, the most common contributing factors are hazardous waters. Run a HIN check for vessel-specific history.

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Manufacturer Profile · 1997 to 1997

Bay Distributors

Bay Distributors has been building boats with HINs on file from 1997 to 1997. Federal records show 27 recalls and 1 USCG-reported accidents involving Bay Distributors hulls. Popular models include the Unk.

Known for:canoes

Known Recalls

USCG Accidents

Registered Vessels

Active Years

1997–1997

MIC Code

ZQL

Popular Bay Distributors Models

Unk(1)

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Bay Distributors Recalls (27)

11P052SSep 2011

GLADES SKIFF TILLER (2011)

LEVEL FLOTATION

3 units affected

100012SMay 2010

"195BR, 215BR, AND 197SD" (2010)

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

40 units affected

080032TAug 2008

285 AND 300SB

GENERATOR WIRING

20 units affected

080028TJun 2008

205NBR (2008)

SEAT PEDESTAL BASE MOUNT

384 units affected

060088TOct 2006

195 DISCOVERY (2007)

STEERING

97 units affected

060045TJul 2006

185BR

STEERING

1,915 units affected

05R1005SNov 2005

197 SD INBOARD (2006)

EXHAUST BLOWER LABEL

72 units affected

040132TNov 2004

3788

FUEL TANK LEAK

80 units affected

040124SOct 2004

180 BOWRIDER (2004)

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

63 units affected

040018SMar 2004

219 SPORT DECK BOAT

VENTILATION

317 units affected

03R0512SSep 2003

TRITON TANDEM SAILOR

HULL ID NUMBER

1 units affected

030085TJun 2003

2109 & 209 DECK BOAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

40 units affected

020111SJun 2002

VARIOUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2,537 units affected

040057SApr 2000

2353 TROPHY (2003)

FUEL SYSTEM ANTI-SIPHON

123 units affected

000009SJan 2000

CIERA 2455SK (2000)

LABEL; CERTIFICATION

225 units affected

Showing 15 of 27 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a Bay Distributors HIN

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

ZQLXXXXXXXXX

MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Bay Distributors

Bay Distributors is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code ZQL. Vessels on file span model years 1997 through 1997. HullScore tracks 1 Bay Distributors vessels in our database, along with 27 manufacturer recalls and 1 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Bay Distributors models include the Unk. The fleet is primarily composed of canoes.

Before purchasing a used Bay Distributors, 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.