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Polar Kraft

Polar Kraft has been building boats with HINs on file from 1968 to 2017. Federal records show 7 recalls and 69 USCG-reported accidents involving Polar Kraft hulls. Popular models include the Jon Boat, Unk, Dakota.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Jon Boat
Known Recalls
7
USCG Accidents
69
Registered Vessels
551
Active Years
1968–2017
MIC Code
PLR

Popular Polar Kraft Models

Jon Boat(5)Unk(2)Dakota(2)16(1)1257(1)1648(1)2071(1)Mfg Co(1)Ccf1760(1)John(1)Mv 1751(1)175 Ff(1)

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

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Polar Kraft HINs start with PLR. 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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Polar Kraft Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 69 USCG-reported incidents involving Polar Kraft 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.

7improper lookout
5weather
5operator inattention
5hazardous waters
4operator inexperience

Polar Kraft Recalls (7)

040079TJun 2004
MSX 140

FUEL HOSE ABRASION

4,187 units affected
030113TJul 2003
"SLH, SLXH, SLII, SLX, PRO 1200"

PWC HOOD COULD SEPARATE

7,670 units affected
020091TJun 2002
VIRAGE I & TXI (2002)

ENGINE; GASOLINE

3,458 units affected
991644SOct 1999
MX 1860 (1999)

LEVEL FLOTATION

1 units affected
971512SFeb 1997
MV 1648 16' JON BOAT (1997)

SAFE LOAD: PERS WT

59 units affected
950293TOct 1995
ALL 1995 PWC (1995)

STEERING

30,122 units affected
950216TSep 1995
1700V 1900V 2100V PJ1780 (1995)

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

47 units affected

How to Identify a Polar Kraft HIN

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

PLRXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Polar Kraft

Polar Kraft is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code PLR. Vessels on file span model years 1968 through 2017. HullScore tracks 551 Polar Kraft vessels in our database, along with 7 manufacturer recalls and 69 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Polar Kraft models include the Jon Boat, Unk, Dakota, 16, 1257. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Polar Kraft, 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.