USCG MIC: HEW

Hewes Marine HIN Decoder & USCG Recall Lookup

Official US Coast Guard registered boat builder: HEWES MARINE CO in COLVILLE, WA.

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Official Coast Guard Registry Details

Manufacturer Code (MIC): HEW
Corporate Registration Name: HEWES MARINE CO
Factory Address: 1445 N HIGHWAY
Headquarters Location: COLVILLE, WA

USCG Safety Recall History

Source: US Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database

6 Recall Campaign(s)
Campaign ID Model Affected Safety Defect / Problem Date
920371S 14' RIVER RUNNER LEVEL FLOTATION 1993-01-10
820011S 14' RIVER RUNNER Federal safety notice on file. 1982-06-01
05R1042S SPORT JET 180 SM FUEL SYSTEM 2006-05-22
810011S Hull-wide / Various LLEVEL FLOTATION 1981-11-30
03R0567S 18' OUTBOARD VENTILATION 2005-09-15
810099S 18 FT RIVER RUNN LEVEL FLOTATION 1984-05-25

How to Read a Hewes Marine Hull Identification Number

If you own or are looking to purchase a Hewes Marine boat, the 12-character HIN stamped on the transom contains key manufacturing details. Every genuine hull built by Hewes Marine begins with the letters HEW. Here is how each section breaks down:

  • Characters 1–3 (HEW): Identifies Hewes Marine as the certified manufacturer registered with the US Coast Guard.
  • Characters 4–8: Unique internal production serial number for that specific boat hull.
  • Character 9: Production month code, where A represents January, B represents February, through L representing December.
  • Character 10: The last digit of the year the boat was manufactured at the facility.
  • Characters 11–12: The official certified model year of the vessel.

For instance, in the sample HIN HEW12345D424, the boat was manufactured by Hewes Marine (HEW) in April for the 2024 model year. Always check that the model year decoded matches the boat title and registration card before completing a purchase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) for Hewes Marine?

The official US Coast Guard Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) for Hewes Marine is HEW. All hulls manufactured by this facility start with HEW in characters 1 through 3 of the Hull Identification Number.

Where is the HIN located on a Hewes Marine boat?

On all Hewes Marine boats, the primary 12-character HIN is permanently stamped or molded onto the upper starboard (right-hand) corner of the transom. A secondary hidden HIN is also glassed into an unexposed interior stringer or behind the console to combat boat theft.

How do I decode a Hewes Marine Hull Identification Number?

A standard 12-character Hewes Marine HIN begins with HEW, followed by a 5-character hull serial number, a 1-character production month letter (A for January through L for December), a 1-digit build year, and a 2-digit model year.

Are there any open US Coast Guard safety recalls on Hewes Marine boats?

The US Coast Guard has logged 6 safety recall campaign(s) for Hewes Marine (MIC: HEW). Review the recall table on this page to inspect affected models, defects, and campaign numbers.