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Viper

Viper has been building boats with HINs on file from 1989 to 2006. Federal records show 1 recalls and 13 USCG-reported accidents involving Viper hulls. Popular models include the Cobra, 188s, Center Console.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Cobra
Known Recalls
1
USCG Accidents
13
Registered Vessels
85
Active Years
1989–2006
MIC Codes
EJS, RFK

Popular Viper Models

Cobra(7)188s(1)Center Console(1)

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Viper Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 13 USCG-reported incidents involving Viper 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.

2weather
2operator inattention
1excessive speed
1restricted vision
1navigation rules violation

Viper Recalls (1)

941316SMar 1995
1700 VIPER (1995)

LEVEL FLOTATION: FAILED

9 units affected

How to Identify a Viper HIN

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

EJSXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Viper

Viper is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes EJS, RFK. Vessels on file span model years 1989 through 2006. HullScore tracks 85 Viper vessels in our database, along with 1 manufacturer recalls and 13 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Viper models include the Cobra, 188s, Center Console. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

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