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Reliable

Reliable has been building boats with HINs on file from 1979 to 2006. Federal records show 2 recalls and 28 USCG-reported accidents involving Reliable hulls. Popular models include the Interceptor, 19, 1750.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Interceptor
Known Recalls
2
USCG Accidents
28
Registered Vessels
162
Active Years
1979–2006
MIC Code
VCL

Popular Reliable Models

Interceptor(3)19(1)1750(1)1996(1)Ski(1)1750 Se(1)Intercepter(1)1900br(1)2000br(1)30cc(1)Bowrider(1)1900 Bowrider(1)

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

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Reliable Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 28 USCG-reported incidents involving Reliable 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.

4ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
2alcohol
2unknown
2operator inattention
2operator inexperience

Reliable Recalls (2)

950169TSep 1995
SEE REMARKS (1995)

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

1,428 units affected
810076SJun 1981
10' FISHERMAN

MAX WEIGHT (CAP PLATE)

49 units affected

How to Identify a Reliable HIN

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

VCLXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Reliable

Reliable is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code VCL. Vessels on file span model years 1979 through 2006. HullScore tracks 162 Reliable vessels in our database, along with 2 manufacturer recalls and 28 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Reliable models include the Interceptor, 19, 1750, 1996, Ski. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Reliable, 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.