Manufacturer Profile · 1964 to 2009
Bristol has been building boats with HINs on file from 1964 to 2009. There are 4 federal recalls on file for Bristol vessels. Popular models include the 175br, 175, 185.
Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.
Bristol HINs start with BAU, BBB. 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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Every Bristol boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Bristol HINs begin with the manufacturer codes BAU, BBB.
Bristol is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes BAU, BBB. Vessels on file span model years 1964 through 2009. HullScore tracks 0 Bristol vessels in our database, along with 4 manufacturer recalls and 0 USCG-reported boating accidents.
The most commonly registered Bristol models include the 175br, 175, 185, Runabout, 175 Br. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.
Before purchasing a used Bristol, 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.