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Venture 17 - Hull ID location
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 3:07 pm
by wespiece
My Venture 17 does not have a hull ID in the right rear corner. Is there any other place that they put them as a backup or alternative. How do I register the boat if one cannot be located?
Regards
WP
Re: Venture 17 - Hull ID location
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 6:57 pm
by Wyb2
What year? HINs were not required until 1972.
Not sure about registration if it’s a pre-HIN boat. It likely varies by state, so you’ll want to check with the DMV or whoever issues them.
Re: Venture 17 - Hull ID location
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 5:51 am
by wespiece
Not sure of the year. Thats part of what im trying to figure out. The boat was free and came with zero documentation. Is there an easy way to help determine the year model? What years were they produced? My guess is this boat was built pre-hin requirement.
Re: Venture 17 - Hull ID location
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 7:25 pm
by Wyb2
68 to 74 it looks like.
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/venture-17/
My money would also be on pre-HIN.
Re: Venture 17 - Hull ID location
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2024 6:01 am
by wespiece
Any distinctive markings or features during the various years?
Also show me your floor inside the cabin. Does it have one? or do you just stand on the fiberglass?
Re: Venture 17 - Hull ID location
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2024 4:34 pm
by Wyb2
Sorry can’t help with that one, I have a Mac 25, not a V17. I just chimed in because I know Ventures are the older boats and I know that the HIN requirement only goes back so far.
Edit: the picture didn’t load before. Looks pretty good for a free boat