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Hells Bay Boatworks

Hells Bay Boatworks has been building boats with HINs on file from 1978 to 2023. Federal records show 3 recalls and 8 USCG-reported accidents involving Hells Bay Boatworks hulls. Popular models include the Neptune, Guide.

Known for:recreationals
Known Recalls
3
USCG Accidents
8
Registered Vessels
96
Active Years
1978–2023
MIC Code
HBH

Popular Hells Bay Boatworks Models

Neptune(1)Guide(1)

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Hells Bay Boatworks Recalls (3)

11P052SSep 2011
GLADES SKIFF TILLER (2011)

LEVEL FLOTATION

3 units affected
11R4199SJan 2011
'GRANITE HD' IB POWERED BOAT (2011)

ENGINE; GASOLINE

810006SJan 1981
BASS 16 FT

FLOTATION/CAPACITIES

70 units affected

How to Identify a Hells Bay Boatworks HIN

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

HBHXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Hells Bay Boatworks

Hells Bay Boatworks is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code HBH. Vessels on file span model years 1978 through 2023. HullScore tracks 96 Hells Bay Boatworks vessels in our database, along with 3 manufacturer recalls and 8 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Hells Bay Boatworks models include the Neptune, Guide. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

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