How many recalls does Carolina Skiff have?

Carolina Skiff has 9 federal recalls on record as of April 2026. Common models affected include the Skiff.

How do I check a Carolina Skiff boat's history?

Enter the boat's 12-character HIN on HullScore.com. Carolina Skiff HINs start with CSY or EKH or FUN or SEE. 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 Carolina Skiff boats?

Carolina Skiff has 9 recalls on file, including recalls affecting the "22 HFC, 24 HFC". With 277 USCG-reported accidents, the most common contributing factors are operator inattention and alcohol. Run a HIN check for vessel-specific history.

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Carolina Skiff

Carolina Skiff is a boat manufacturer registered with the U.S. Coast Guard. Federal records show 9 recalls and 277 USCG-reported accidents involving Carolina Skiff hulls. Popular models include the Skiff, Sea Chaser, J16.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Skiff

Known Recalls

USCG Accidents

277

Registered Vessels

MIC Codes

CSY, EKH, FUN +1

Popular Carolina Skiff Models

Skiff(11)Sea Chaser(6)J16(6)J14(6)238(3)Center Console(3)24(2)198(2)Cc(2)J-16(2)19dlx(2)Unk(2)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

Check a Carolina Skiff Boat

Carolina Skiff HINs start with CSY, EKH, FUN. 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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Carolina Skiff Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 277 USCG-reported incidents involving Carolina Skiff vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

43operator inattention

23alcohol

19improper lookout

16weather

15machinery failure

Carolina Skiff Recalls (9)

20SD0004Mar 2020

"22 HFC, 24 HFC"

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

675 units affected

18CG132SMay 2018

JV 13 TILLER (2017)

SAFE LOADING MAX WT

118 units affected

18CG123SJan 2018

16 JVX CC (2018)

HULL ID NUMBER

1,565 units affected

14CG004Sep 2014

CAROLINA SKIFF 17 DLX (2014)

SAFE LOADING MAX WT

351 units affected

991623sJun 1999

170 LEADER (1999)

LEVEL FLOTATION

1 units affected

961484sDec 1996

LIL JON 12 (1996)

LEVEL FLOTATION

192 units affected

961475sNov 1996

V1965 19' OPEN FISHERMAN (1997)

SAFE LOAD: PERS WT

511 units affected

920391SJul 1992

1448 (1992)

LEVEL FLOTATION

31 units affected

820119SOct 1981

14 FT WOODEN SKIFF (1981)

FAILED LEVEL FLOTATION

40 units affected

How to Identify a Carolina Skiff HIN

Every Carolina Skiff boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Carolina Skiff HINs begin with the manufacturer codes CSY, EKH, FUN, SEE.

CSYXXXXXXXXX

MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Carolina Skiff

Carolina Skiff is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes CSY, EKH, FUN, SEE. HullScore tracks 0 Carolina Skiff vessels in our database, along with 9 manufacturer recalls and 277 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Carolina Skiff models include the Skiff, Sea Chaser, J16, J14, 238. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Carolina Skiff, 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.