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Ab

Ab has been building boats with HINs on file from 1980 to 2007. Federal records show 13 recalls and 1 USCG-reported accidents involving Ab hulls. Popular models include the V222.

Known for:recreationals
Known Recalls
13
USCG Accidents
1
Registered Vessels
5
Active Years
1980–2007
MIC Code
ALP

Popular Ab Models

V222(1)

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Ab Recalls (13)

21CG0036Dec 2021
WHALY 370 (2021)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

134 units affected
21CG0010Jun 2021
BUCCANEER 14 (2021)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

1 units affected
08R2976SJun 2008
PHANTOM SPORTS JON (2008)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

38 units affected
021084SJun 2003
SWAMP DUCK 13 (2003)

LEVEL FLOTATION

1 units affected
000096TJun 2000
SABRE 402

BOOM COULD FAIL

56 units affected
990147TAug 1999
SABRELINE 43 AND 47

SHAFT SEAL LEAKS

30 units affected
980232TDec 1998
402

FUEL TANK LEAK - DIESEL

44 units affected
970117TOct 1997
SABRE 362

STEERING RUDDER STOCK FAI

86 units affected
950158TSep 1995

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

130 units affected
950114TSep 1995
TROPHY 190 (1995)

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

31 units affected
920353SMar 1993
16' GUIDE SLED (1991)

LEVEL FLOTATION

4 units affected
810076SJun 1981
10' FISHERMAN

MAX WEIGHT (CAP PLATE)

49 units affected
800185SJul 1980
16FT 85

NONCOMPLIANCE

5 units affected

How to Identify a Ab HIN

Every Ab boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Ab HINs begin with the manufacturer code ALP.

ALPXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Ab

Ab is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code ALP. Vessels on file span model years 1980 through 2007. HullScore tracks 5 Ab vessels in our database, along with 13 manufacturer recalls and 1 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Ab models include the V222. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Ab, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.