Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Montauk Aluminum S/N Plate Questions
Posted by A Little Madness on 10/21/10 - 4:42 AM
#1
I "had" an aluminum plate on the starboard stern (exterior) about 1" x 4" that had what I believe to be the Hull ID S/N. The rivets finally gave up the ghost and when cleaning the hull the other day it fell off ...on shore.
Is this the standard Montauk Hull ID plate?
Where can I order a replacement?
Thanks
Posted by Tom W Clark on 10/21/10 - 7:45 AM
#2
What you describe is the HIN plate or tag installed by the factory when the boat was made. You cannot just order a replacement but you can make a new easily or have a trophy shop make one for you.
The HIN tag is easily installed with four 1/8" pop-rivets.
Posted by A Little Madness on 10/21/10 - 10:07 AM
#4
Joe & Tom,
Thanks. I'll pursue at locally.
Posted by Tom W Clark on 10/21/10 - 10:25 AM
#5
Joe -- That is an excellent display of HIN tags in the article. One minor correction: the aluminum tags are ONE inch tall, not two inches tall.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/21/10 - 10:38 AM
#6
Good catch on my typo Tom.
The article has been corrected to reflect 4 inches long by 1 inch high.
Posted by bottomfish on 10/21/10 - 2:09 PM
#7
Mine did the same. I had a piece of stanless in the approximate size so I bought a $5 stamp set at the local hardware store and made it my self. Mounted with screws and silicone it will never rot off again. It looks sharp as well. My .02