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The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib

The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib has been building boats with HINs on file from 1966 to 2008. Federal records show 26 recalls and 60 USCG-reported accidents involving The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib hulls. Popular models include the 203, Bass Boat, Super V.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the 203
Known Recalls
26
USCG Accidents
60
Registered Vessels
376
Active Years
1966–2008
MIC Code
TSB

Popular The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib Models

203(6)Bass Boat(4)Super V(2)16(1)19(1)190(1)200(1)2002(1)Ski Fish(1)Tri-hull(1)Mean 15(1)206dcx(1)

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

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The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib HINs start with TSB. 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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The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 60 USCG-reported incidents involving The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib 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.

8operator inattention
4improper lookout
4operator inexperience
4weather
4equipment failure

The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib Recalls (26)

26MF0078Jan 2026
218 units affected
25MF0125Jan 2025
VARIOUS PONTOON BOAT (2025)
50 units affected
22MF0624Jan 2022
5,713 units affected
12R4798SAug 2012
'HINCKLEY 37' DIESEL BOAT (2013)

LABEL; CERTIFICATION

110031TJul 2011
VOLVO 8.1L (2011)

ENGINE; GASOLINE

850 units affected
09R3332SJun 2009
"""PHANTOM"" 13'8"" OUTBOARD" (2009)

FLOTATION DATA

5 units affected
090008TMar 2009
3.0GXI GASOLINE MARINE ENGINES (2008)

FUEL SYSTEM

116 units affected
07R2402SSep 2007
SNEAKY PETE (2007)

ENGINE; GASOLINE

4 units affected
060095TNov 2006
GM 8.1 L ENGINE

ENGINE; GASOLINE

50 units affected
06R1569SAug 2006
304 INBOARD (2006)

VENTILATION

3 units affected
06R1566SAug 2006
33V INBOARD

FUEL SYSTEM

3 units affected
04R0145SSep 2004
19 FOOT BARRELBACK (2004)

BASIC FLOTATION

7 units affected
04R0078SAug 2004
TORNADO-SAILING CATAMRAN W/O MTR

HULL ID NUMBER

1 units affected
001020SJan 2002
KEN 14 (2001)

SAFE LOADING MAX WT

1 units affected
01R0001SMay 2001
13 FOOT ROWBOAT

CAPACITY MARKING - NONE

35 units affected

Showing 15 of 26 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib HIN

Every The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib HINs begin with the manufacturer code TSB.

TSBXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib

The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code TSB. Vessels on file span model years 1966 through 2008. HullScore tracks 376 The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib vessels in our database, along with 26 manufacturer recalls and 60 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib models include the 203, Bass Boat, Super V, 16, 19. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used The Special Service T/a Foldable Rib, 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.