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Norris

Norris has been building boats with HINs on file from 1978 to 2013. Federal records show 2 recalls and 3 USCG-reported accidents involving Norris hulls. Popular models include the 282 Sailfish, Seafarer 226.

Known for:recreationals
Known Recalls
2
USCG Accidents
3
Registered Vessels
20
Active Years
1978–2013
MIC Code
NYL

Popular Norris Models

282 Sailfish(1)Seafarer 226(1)

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Norris Recalls (2)

01R0065SJun 2001
83 FT. WIDE BODY HOUSEBOAT (2001)

BREAKER NOT IGN. PROTECT

6 units affected
800116SMay 1980
17 FT 1700 SPB

FLOT/SAFE LOAD & POWER

62 units affected

How to Identify a Norris HIN

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

NYLXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Norris

Norris is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code NYL. Vessels on file span model years 1978 through 2013. HullScore tracks 20 Norris vessels in our database, along with 2 manufacturer recalls and 3 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Norris models include the 282 Sailfish, Seafarer 226. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and cabin motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Norris, 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.