Vessel records, history, specifications, service guidance, and AI-powered intelligence to help you know the boat before you buy it.


Marine Passport is a boat history and intelligence report built around a vessel's 12-character (often called 12-digit) Hull Identification Number (HIN). It brings together documentation and registration records, reported events, manufacturer specifications, and factory power options, then uses AI-powered intelligence to resolve the boat's exact marketed model and explain what it all means in plain English. It's built for buyers, owners, and marine professionals who want to know the boat, not just the paperwork.
Depending on the vessel and available records, a Marine Passport includes vessel identification, the resolved marketed model, registration and documentation history, reported accidents and damage, documented activity, manufacturer specifications, factory power options, recalls, maintenance and technical resources, and plain-English buyer considerations that tie it all together.
Most boat history reports stop at a HIN decode and whatever records happen to turn up. Marine Passport goes further. Our AI-powered intelligence engine identifies the exact model the builder marketed, matches its factory power options, connects the vessel's records, and explains in plain English what stands out, why it matters, and what to check before you buy. Think of it as the difference between a stack of records and someone who's read them all for you.
Enter the boat's Hull Identification Number (HIN) in the free HIN search. You'll see the basics for free, including the builder, model year, and documentation status, before deciding whether to unlock the full Marine Passport. The HIN is usually on the upper right corner of the transom.
Boats don't have VINs. They have a Hull Identification Number (HIN), the boat's equivalent of a car's 17-character VIN. It's a 12-character code assigned to every recreational boat built or imported into the U.S. since 1972. Enter the HIN in the free HIN search to get started.
Not necessarily. The amount of information varies by vessel, manufacturer, age, jurisdiction, and reporting history. Many Marine Passports include extensive records and technical intelligence, while others have fewer documented findings. Either way, the plain-English considerations explain what's known, what isn't, and what's worth verifying.
Marine Passport reviews available records for reported accidents, damage, salvage designations, and other significant events. When found, they're presented in the report, with plain-English context on what they may mean for the boat today. Not every accident, damage event, or repair makes it into public records, which is why a professional survey still matters.
No, and it isn't meant to. A surveyor evaluates the boat's current physical condition. Marine Passport tells you what the boat is, where it's been, and what deserves a closer look, so you and your surveyor go in knowing which questions to ask. Used together, they give you the most complete picture before you buy.
The HIN search is free. A single Marine Passport is $34.99, or you can buy five for $79.95, about $15.99 each, which is ideal if you're comparing boats. Both are one-time purchases with no subscription. Brokers and marine professionals with ongoing needs can contact us about team access.
Yes. Your purchased Marine Passport is available in your account for future reference. You can view, print, or save it as a PDF, making it easy to share with buyers, sellers, brokers, surveyors, and other marine professionals.