Serial number location on Hobie Cat sailboats
Since 1973 the serial numbers on Hobie Catamaran sailboats has been located on the transom or rear of each hull. The number is hand-engraved using a vibration tool. The number is on both hulls of a catamaran. You can rub a small amount of graphite or soil into the serial number engraving to make it easier to read. For USA produced boats and *Australian produced boats after January 2003, serial numbers use the following format: (example CCMB2345H989) Some older boats have had serial numbers engraved in a vertical direction parallel to the rudder pin.
 
HOBIE CAT'S I.D
MODEL
SERIAL #
MONTH BUILT
YEAR BUILT
MODEL YEAR
CCM
A
1234
A
3
03


Note: If an older boat has been painted, the serial number may have been covered over.

*All Australian Boats prior to January 2003 still have serial numbers just not in the same CCMB format.

Hull
Transom

For boats that are older than 1973, a four digit number was used. the number was stamped into the forward pylon post on the outboard side. The pylon posts are what the trampoline is supported by above the hulls.