I've always heard that there is a second (semi secret) manufactures Hull
ID on all US boats.

I'm trying to track down the "responsible owner" of a boat that was
abandon at a public launch ramp that I've been keeping and eye on this
summer (appears I wasn't watching close enough).

This jerk went to far as to scrap off the state numbers and grind the
Hull ID from the fiberglass on the stern. I can't find any MFG id plate
either.

This is an older fiberglass, 16ft, I/O bow rider which originally had a
Ford 302 cc (missing) The out drive is in tact and is marked with large
logo "280". The out drive appears to be in good condition and has a
good prop.

The local Sheriff won't help out unless we can find the state
registration and we can't find that without the Hull ID.

Otherwise, it's going to cost the tax payers about $700 it hauled away
for disposal. Can't just sink it, any more. Where are the boat thieves
when you need one??

Anyone in the Puget Sound or Hood Canal sure could get a good deal here..

Steve
s/v Good Intentions