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Crest

Crest has been building boats with HINs on file from 1980 to 2023. Federal records show 27 recalls and 56 USCG-reported accidents involving Crest hulls. Popular models include the Pontoon, Crest Ii, Crest Iii.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Pontoon
Known Recalls
27
USCG Accidents
56
Registered Vessels
156
Active Years
1980–2023
MIC Codes
BAL, CSM

Popular Crest Models

Pontoon(6)Crest Ii(3)Crest Iii(3)Classic Dlx(2)21(1)220(1)250(1)1200(1)Cruiser(1)Baltic 51(1)Savannah 250(1)Crest 1 200l(1)

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

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Crest HINs start with BAL, CSM. 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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Crest Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 56 USCG-reported incidents involving Crest 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.

12operator inattention
8alcohol
6none; not at fault
6improper lookout
5operator inexperience

Crest Recalls (27)

24MF0229Jan 2024
21-24 CREST CARIBBEA (2021)
15 units affected
23MF0556Oct 2023
CRESTLINER 1648...
346 units affected
23CG0002Apr 2023
C1040 JON, C1240 JON (2019)
536 units affected
23CG0003Apr 2023
C1040 JON, C1240 JON (2019)
491 units affected
23MF0011Dec 2022
VARIOUS
1,468 units affected
120003SFeb 2012
1850 RAPTOR TE SC AND WT (2009)

LEVEL FLOTATION

110023SApr 2011
1650 FISH HAWK TILLER

LEVEL FLOTATION

57 units affected
110024SApr 2011
1850 SPORT FISH

LEVEL FLOTATION

4,208 units affected
090028SAug 2009
14 CANADIAN TILLER

LEVEL FLOTATION

238 units affected
090042SAug 2009
1850 CANADIAN

LEVEL FLOTATION

208 units affected
090029SAug 2009
14 CANADIAN SIDE CONSOLE

LEVEL FLOTATION

301 units affected
090032SAug 2009
167 KODIAK SIDE CONSOLE

LEVEL FLOTATION

648 units affected
090036SAug 2009
1700 FISH HAWK SIDE CONSOLE

LEVEL FLOTATION

424 units affected
090037SAug 2009
1750 FISH HAWK SIDE CONSOLE

LEVEL FLOTATION

4,702 units affected
090031SAug 2009
167 KODIAK TILLER

LEVEL FLOTATION

98 units affected

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

How to Identify a Crest HIN

Every Crest boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Crest HINs begin with the manufacturer codes BAL, CSM.

BALXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Crest

Crest is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes BAL, CSM. Vessels on file span model years 1980 through 2023. HullScore tracks 156 Crest vessels in our database, along with 27 manufacturer recalls and 56 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Crest models include the Pontoon, Crest Ii, Crest Iii, Classic Dlx, 21. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and pontoons.

Before purchasing a used Crest, 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.