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Weldbuilt

Weldbuilt has been building boats with HINs on file from 1973 to 2020. Federal records show 3 recalls and 39 USCG-reported accidents involving Weldbuilt hulls. Popular models include the 1856f, Flat, 15.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the 1856f
Known Recalls
3
USCG Accidents
39
Registered Vessels
0
Active Years
1973–2020
MIC Codes
BEV, WDB

Popular Weldbuilt Models

1856f(2)Flat(2)15(1)1542(1)1548(1)1996(1)2009(1)2012(1)Weld Built(1)1442f(1)1869tv(1)Jonboat(1)

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

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Weldbuilt HINs start with BEV, WDB. 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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Weldbuilt Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 39 USCG-reported incidents involving Weldbuilt 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.

6operator inattention
3operator inexperience
2weather
2overloading
2congested waters

Weldbuilt Recalls (3)

170007SMay 2017

HULL ID NUMBER

1,800 units affected
16CG083SJan 2017
1548V (2016)

SAFE LOADING MAX WT

10 units affected
11P053SAug 2011
1752 (2010)

SAFE LOADING MAX WT

8 units affected

How to Identify a Weldbuilt HIN

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

BEVXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Weldbuilt

Weldbuilt is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes BEV, WDB. Vessels on file span model years 1973 through 2020. HullScore tracks 0 Weldbuilt vessels in our database, along with 3 manufacturer recalls and 39 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Weldbuilt models include the 1856f, Flat, 15, 1542, 1548. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Weldbuilt, 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.