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Outboard

Outboard has 1,498 vessels in the USCG registry, with HINs on file from 1933 to 2009. Federal records show 16 recalls and 95 USCG-reported accidents involving Outboard hulls. Popular models include the Roughneck, Pontoon, Jon.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Roughneck
Known Recalls
16
USCG Accidents
95
Registered Vessels
1,498
Active Years
1933–2009
MIC Codes
OMC, TBD

Popular Outboard Models

Roughneck(4)Pontoon(3)Jon(3)Suncruiser(3)170(2)Bt(2)24(1)185(1)1900(1)1991(1)Big Jon Mvb(1)Th19 Deckboat(1)

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

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Outboard HINs start with OMC, TBD. 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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Outboard Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 95 USCG-reported incidents involving Outboard 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.

8none; not at fault
7operator inattention
6alcohol
5machinery failure
5hazardous waters

Outboard Recalls (16)

010104TAug 2001
SUN CRUISER PONTOON BOATS

FUEL TANK LEAKS

212 units affected
990030TMar 1999
SUZUKI DF60/70 & JOHNSON/EVINRUD

O/B GEAR CHANGE LINKAGE

3,438 units affected
960125TNov 1998
25 & 35 HP OUTBOARD MOTORS

TILT LOCK NUT TORQUE

1,746 units affected
980066TMay 1998
40 & 50 HP OUTBOARDS (1998)

MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET

172 units affected
950052TMay 1997
EVINRUDE/JOHNSON

NO START-IN-GEAR (EXPORT

61 units affected
961488SMar 1997
15' SPORTBOAT (1994)

LEVEL FLOTATION

544 units affected
961493SFeb 1997
JAVELIN (SEE NEXT PAGE) (1996)

LEVEL FLOTATION

3,270 units affected
961454SSep 1996
1960 HUSKY (1996)

HORSEPOWER

72 units affected
950283TSep 1995
"STRATOS, JAVELIN, HYDRA S" (1991)

JACK PLATES

1,022 units affected
950194TSep 1995
LOWE DECK & PONTOON BOATS

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

900 units affected
950071TJun 1995
STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEELS BREAK

1,069 units affected
930075SJul 1993
1784 TC ALUMINUM FISH (1993)

LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY

74 units affected
930082SJun 1993
SEA NYMPH FM 161 (1993)

LEVEL FLOATION STABILITY

1,882 units affected
920193TFeb 1992
84-86 LOWE & SEA NYMPH (1986)

SEAT SPIDER

13,303 units affected
920002SJan 1992
232 CROWNE (1992)

NON IGNITION PROTECTED

48 units affected

Showing 15 of 16 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a Outboard HIN

Every Outboard boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Outboard HINs begin with the manufacturer codes OMC, TBD.

OMCXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Outboard

Outboard is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes OMC, TBD. Vessels on file span model years 1933 through 2009. HullScore tracks 1,498 Outboard vessels in our database, along with 16 manufacturer recalls and 95 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Outboard models include the Roughneck, Pontoon, Jon, Suncruiser, 170. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Outboard, 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.