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Hewes

Hewes has been building boats with HINs on file from 1957 to 2007. Federal records show 7 recalls and 1 USCG-reported accidents involving Hewes hulls.

Known for:recreationals
Known Recalls
7
USCG Accidents
1
Registered Vessels
32
Active Years
1957–2007
MIC Code
RGL

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Hewes HINs start with RGL. 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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Hewes Recalls (7)

05R1042SNov 2005
SPORT JET 180 SM (2006)

FUEL SYSTEM

323 units affected
03R0567SOct 2003
18' OUTBOARD

VENTILATION

672 units affected
920371SMay 1992
14' RIVER RUNNER (1992)

LEVEL FLOTATION

66 units affected
810099SJul 1981
18 FT RIVER RUNN (1981)

LEVEL FLOTATION

92 units affected
820011SJan 1981
14' RIVER RUNNER
21 units affected
810011SJan 1981

LLEVEL FLOTATION

21 units affected
800242SOct 1980
WILDCAT

LEVEL FLOATATION

11 units affected

How to Identify a Hewes HIN

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

RGLXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Hewes

Hewes is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code RGL. Vessels on file span model years 1957 through 2007. HullScore tracks 32 Hewes vessels in our database, along with 7 manufacturer recalls and 1 USCG-reported boating accidents.

Before purchasing a used Hewes, 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.