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Initial

Initial has been building boats with HINs on file from 1981 to 2010. Federal records show 1 recalls and 6 USCG-reported accidents involving Initial hulls. Popular models include the 39, 390 Weekender.

Known for:recreationals
Known Recalls
1
USCG Accidents
6
Registered Vessels
80
Active Years
1981–2010
MIC Code
VMX

Popular Initial Models

39(1)390 Weekender(1)

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Initial Recalls (1)

07R2243SMay 2007
"290 SC 28' 6""" (2007)

LABEL

10 units affected

How to Identify a Initial HIN

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

VMXXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Initial

Initial is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code VMX. Vessels on file span model years 1981 through 2010. HullScore tracks 80 Initial vessels in our database, along with 1 manufacturer recalls and 6 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Initial models include the 39, 390 Weekender. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and cabin motorboats.

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