USCG MIC: WEL

Wellcraft Marine HIN Decoder & USCG Recall Lookup

Official US Coast Guard registered boat builder: WELLCRAFT BOATS (OOB) in CADILLAC, MI.

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Official Coast Guard Registry Details

Manufacturer Code (MIC): WEL
Corporate Registration Name: WELLCRAFT BOATS (OOB)
Factory Address: 925 FRISBEE ST
Headquarters Location: CADILLAC, MI

USCG Safety Recall History

Source: US Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database

8 Recall Campaign(s)
Campaign ID Model Affected Safety Defect / Problem Date
050065T PETROL 47 & 37 EXCALIBUR CARBON MONOXIDE 2006-04-04
030132S 37 AND 47 EXCALIBUR FUEL FILL HOSE 2005-09-02
810062S 310 SUNCRUISER ELECTRICAL STANDARD 1983-01-10
911131T 28' COASTAL CRUISER GAS TANK RUPTURED 1970-01-01
010147S VARIOUS FUEL FILTER - GENERATOR 2001-08-21
970130T EXCEL/WELCR 23SE 26SE 240SE 260 ELECTRICAL A/C GROUND 1998-12-30
980070T SCARAB 19 FOOT JET FLOODING AROUND EXHAUST 1998-11-30
950278T Hull-wide / Various FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS 1995-10-30

How to Read a Wellcraft Marine Hull Identification Number

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

  • Characters 1–3 (WEL): Identifies Wellcraft 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 WEL12345D424, the boat was manufactured by Wellcraft Marine (WEL) 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 Wellcraft Marine?

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

Where is the HIN located on a Wellcraft Marine boat?

On all Wellcraft 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 Wellcraft Marine Hull Identification Number?

A standard 12-character Wellcraft Marine HIN begins with WEL, 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 Wellcraft Marine boats?

The US Coast Guard has logged 8 safety recall campaign(s) for Wellcraft Marine (MIC: WEL). Review the recall table on this page to inspect affected models, defects, and campaign numbers.