The M stands for the model year format of HIN, as opposed to an actual year format. There are 4 recognized formats altogether, each similar but with variations in the data fields. If your HIN had ended with an A for example, it would have been produced in August 1982, but still been considered a 1983 boat since the next model year starts in August. Since you boat was built in May, it was May 1983 since the model and calendar year coincide from January to July.
Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Indigo Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 11:50 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List HIN Again - Sorry I know this has been discussed umpteen times, but I have never thought to try and decipher Indigo's HIN until now and realize I have deleted all those useful emails Indigo's HIN is ZCC35039M83J >From memory I think this means ZCC - made in Canada? 35 - Model 35 M - no clue 83 - laid up in 1983 J - 10th month - (Month A being August, so J would be MAY - so May, 1983? Am I correct, and can anyone tell me what the "M" stands for? Jonathan Indigo 25MK III Southport CT
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