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Marc - I believe you solved the mystery of where that very strange 1154 lb number came from! Is the red dot on the capacity plate? My plate or sticker is long gone. I am going to call Boston Whaler customer service tomorrow to see if I can track down a little of the history of the boat.

Besides the weight limit, does your plate look anything like the sticker I received?

I suppose the moral of this story is that I need to do my research before placing an order and provide as much information as possible, even when dealing with an experienced vendor like Magic Brush.

By the way, Tom was very, very nice, and the service was quick. The HIN plate is a work of art, but it has to be replaced as well. The last character of my HIN is an "I" (capital I), and it was made up with the numeral 1. Again, I emailed the correct HIN to Tom but did not emphasize that the last character was a letter not a number. I am keeping my fingers crossed on the side decals!