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B & R Construction

B & R Construction has 2,769 vessels in the USCG registry, with HINs on file from 1930 to 2025. Federal records show 836 recalls and 46 USCG-reported accidents involving B & R Construction hulls. Popular models include the Bt, 170, Striper.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Bt
Known Recalls
836
USCG Accidents
46
Registered Vessels
2,769
Active Years
1930–2025
MIC Code
BRC

Popular B & R Construction Models

Bt(3)170(2)Striper(2)185(1)230(1)2300(1)Stripper(1)222 Deck(1)Tahoe(1)Intimidator(1)175selx(1)2100wa(1)

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

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B & R Construction HINs start with BRC. 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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B & R Construction Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 46 USCG-reported incidents involving B & R Construction 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.

7operator inattention
4improper lookout
3operator inexperience
3navigation rules violation
3weather

B & R Construction Recalls (836)

25CG0019Aug 2025
CARIBBEAN SKIFF 153CC (2024)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY

8 units affected
25MF0370Jul 2025
SPORTSTER 28 (2025)
28 units affected
25CG0018Jul 2025
RANGER VS1665SC (2024)

STABILITY TEST (STARBOARD

269 units affected
25MF0315Jun 2025
PATHFINDER 2400 TRS (2024)
33 units affected
25CG0017Jun 2025
TIDEWATER 180 CC BAY (2025)

STABILITY TEST (STARBOARD

401 units affected
25CG0011May 2025
7 SEAS BAY SPORT 15 (2025)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

20 units affected
25MF0217Apr 2025
CS22, CS23, R4, R6 (2025)
8 units affected
25MF0036Jan 2025
A29,R30,R31,R33,R35 (2025)
86 units affected
25CG0001Jan 2025
MAYCRAFT 1900 CC (2024)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

25 units affected
25MF0326Jan 2025
SEA-DOO SWITCH (2025)
1,449 units affected
25MF0062Jan 2025
SEA DOO SWITCH
18,798 units affected
25MF0278Jan 2025
MONSOON M5/M6 ENGINE (2023)
25MF0319Jan 2025
SEADOO SWITCH CRUISE (2025)
241 units affected
24CG0035Dec 2024
SPORTSMAN 1610 SS (2024)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

291 units affected
24MF0527Oct 2024
CS22, CS23, R4, R6 (2024)
139 units affected

Showing 15 of 836 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a B & R Construction HIN

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

BRCXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About B & R Construction

B & R Construction is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code BRC. Vessels on file span model years 1930 through 2025. HullScore tracks 2,769 B & R Construction vessels in our database, along with 836 manufacturer recalls and 46 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered B & R Construction models include the Bt, 170, Striper, 185, 230. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used B & R Construction, 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.