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Manufacturer Profile · 1967 to 2004

Bailey

Bailey has been building boats with HINs on file from 1967 to 2004. Federal records show 1 recalls and 14 USCG-reported accidents involving Bailey hulls. Popular models include the Capri, Capri 1950, Capri 2050 Ls.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Capria relatively clean recall record
Known Recalls
1
USCG Accidents
14
Registered Vessels
612
Active Years
1967–2004
MIC Code
BLI

Popular Bailey Models

Capri(7)Capri 1950(1)Capri 2050 Ls(1)Bow Rider(1)Ciera(1)Classic Cuddy(1)Capri 1800 Ls(1)

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

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Bailey Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 14 USCG-reported incidents involving Bailey 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
1equipment failure
1other
1dam/lock
1improper anchoring

Bailey Recalls (1)

800268SNov 1980
EXPLORER COMMA

NO CERTIFICATION LAB

120 units affected

How to Identify a Bailey HIN

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

BLIXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Bailey

Bailey is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code BLI. Vessels on file span model years 1967 through 2004. HullScore tracks 612 Bailey vessels in our database, along with 1 manufacturer recalls and 14 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Bailey models include the Capri, Capri 1950, Capri 2050 Ls, Bow Rider, Ciera. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Bailey, 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.