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Mastercrafters

Mastercrafters has been building boats with HINs on file from 1964 to 2006. Federal records show 4 recalls and 41 USCG-reported accidents involving Mastercrafters hulls. Popular models include the 185, 20, 1990.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the 185
Known Recalls
4
USCG Accidents
41
Registered Vessels
276
Active Years
1964–2006
MIC Code
MBV

Popular Mastercrafters Models

185(2)20(1)1990(1)1993-17'(1)Cajun(1)Mach 1(1)1780 Tournament(1)Bayboat(1)Fish And Ski(1)Bass Boat(1)Adventure(1)Xl(1)

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Mastercrafters HINs start with MBV. 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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Mastercrafters Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 41 USCG-reported incidents involving Mastercrafters 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.

5operator inattention
4equipment failure
4weather
3machinery failure
3hazardous waters

Mastercrafters Recalls (4)

970046SJun 1997
VARIOUS MODELS

FUEL SYSTEM VALVE LEAKS

2,462 units affected
971515SMay 1997
18' FISHMASTER (1996)

SAFE LOAD: PERS WT

197 units affected
950198TSep 1995
155/170/1700/180 (1996)

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

51 units affected
930138TJul 1993

STEERING; TELEFLEX HELM

83 units affected

How to Identify a Mastercrafters HIN

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

MBVXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Mastercrafters

Mastercrafters is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code MBV. Vessels on file span model years 1964 through 2006. HullScore tracks 276 Mastercrafters vessels in our database, along with 4 manufacturer recalls and 41 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Mastercrafters models include the 185, 20, 1990, 1993-17', Cajun. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Mastercrafters, 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.