How many recalls does Composite Research have?

Composite Research has 8 federal recalls on record as of April 2026. Common models affected include the B18.

How do I check a Composite Research boat's history?

Enter the boat's 12-character HIN on HullScore.com. Composite Research HINs start with SVT. 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 Composite Research boats?

Composite Research has 8 recalls on file, including recalls affecting the RIVER VIXEN B-60. With 28 USCG-reported accidents, the most common contributing factors are weather and excessive speed. Run a HIN check for vessel-specific history.

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Manufacturer Profile · 1945 to 2024

Composite Research

Composite Research has been building boats with HINs on file from 1945 to 2024. Federal records show 8 recalls and 28 USCG-reported accidents involving Composite Research hulls. Popular models include the B18, B20, K16.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the B18

Known Recalls

USCG Accidents

Registered Vessels

606

Active Years

1945–2024

MIC Code

SVT

Popular Composite Research Models

B18(1)B20(1)K16(1)Sv171(1)B20ccr(1)

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

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Composite Research HINs start with SVT. 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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Composite Research Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 28 USCG-reported incidents involving Composite Research 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.

5weather

3excessive speed

3improper lookout

3alcohol

2hazardous waters

Composite Research Recalls (8)

24CG0030Nov 2024

RIVER VIXEN B-60 (2024)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

6 units affected

23CG0023Sep 2023

SPYDER FX17 (2023)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

180 units affected

20CG0019Sep 2020

SUNDANCE K168D

MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY

21 units affected

07R2167Jan 2007

R8 OB INFLATABLE (2007)

VENTILATION

1 units affected

060079TSep 2006

SKIFF

FUEL FILL FITTING

250 units affected

06R1204SFeb 2006

LIBERTY (2006)

HULL ID NUMBER

361 units affected

971565SJan 1998

V150 (1996)

SAFE LOAD: PERS WGT

50 units affected

961458SSep 1996

F-160 (1996)

LEVEL FLOTATION

How to Identify a Composite Research HIN

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

SVTXXXXXXXXX

MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Composite Research

Composite Research is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code SVT. Vessels on file span model years 1945 through 2024. HullScore tracks 606 Composite Research vessels in our database, along with 8 manufacturer recalls and 28 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Composite Research models include the B18, B20, K16, Sv171, B20ccr. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Composite Research, 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.