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Angler

Angler has been building boats with HINs on file from 1981 to 1997. Federal records show 4 recalls and 12 USCG-reported accidents involving Angler hulls. Popular models include the Phantom Panther, Arrow Glass, Lunker V16 Ltd.

Known for:open motorboatsmodels like the Phantom Panther
Known Recalls
4
USCG Accidents
12
Registered Vessels
16
Active Years
1981–1997
MIC Code
AGB

Popular Angler Models

Phantom Panther(1)Arrow Glass(1)Lunker V16 Ltd(1)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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Angler HINs start with AGB. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Angler Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 12 USCG-reported incidents involving Angler vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

2weather
1none; not at fault
1operator inattention
1operator inattention
1hull failure

Angler Recalls (4)

02V093SJan 2003
18 CC (2002)

LEVEL FLOTATION

1 units affected
810166SNov 1981
V-17 HARD DECK

LEVEL FLOTATION

13 units affected
810141SOct 1981
14' BASSBOAT (1981)

LEVEL FLOTATION

22 units affected
810135SJul 1981
PHANTOM 14' O/B (1981)

FAILED LEVEL FLOTATION

22 units affected

How to Identify a Angler HIN

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

AGBXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Angler

Angler is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code AGB. Vessels on file span model years 1981 through 1997. HullScore tracks 16 Angler vessels in our database, along with 4 manufacturer recalls and 12 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Angler models include the Phantom Panther, Arrow Glass, Lunker V16 Ltd. The fleet is primarily composed of open motorboats and recreationals.

Before purchasing a used Angler, 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.