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Metal

Metal has been building boats with HINs on file from 1933 to 2021. Federal records show 6 recalls and 4 USCG-reported accidents involving Metal hulls. Popular models include the 36, Deckjet, Explorer.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the 36
Known Recalls
6
USCG Accidents
4
Registered Vessels
301
Active Years
1933–2021
MIC Codes
MET, TGF

Popular Metal Models

36(1)Deckjet(1)Explorer(1)

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Metal Recalls (6)

180002SFeb 2018
#F38-6600

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

18,000 units affected
07P034TSep 2007
19' PERFORMER (2007)

LEVEL FLOTATION

15 units affected
041026SNov 2005
16' ALUMINUM FISH 16X65 ROGUE (2005)

BASIC FLOTATION

1 units affected
920353SMar 1993
16' GUIDE SLED (1991)

LEVEL FLOTATION

4 units affected
810076SJun 1981
10' FISHERMAN

MAX WEIGHT (CAP PLATE)

49 units affected
800185SJul 1980
16FT 85

NONCOMPLIANCE

5 units affected

How to Identify a Metal HIN

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

METXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Metal

Metal is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes MET, TGF. Vessels on file span model years 1933 through 2021. HullScore tracks 301 Metal vessels in our database, along with 6 manufacturer recalls and 4 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Metal models include the 36, Deckjet, Explorer. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and passenger (uninspected)s.

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