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Manufacturer Profile · 1988 to 2001

Wahoo

Wahoo has been building boats with HINs on file from 1988 to 2001. Federal records show 1 recalls and 13 USCG-reported accidents involving Wahoo hulls. Popular models include the 2440, 2640, 2600 Efs.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the 2440
Known Recalls
1
USCG Accidents
13
Registered Vessels
274
Active Years
1988–2001
MIC Code
WJO

Popular Wahoo Models

2440(2)2640(1)2600 Efs(1)Open Fisher(1)Motor Boat(1)Pwc16s(1)

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

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Wahoo Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 13 USCG-reported incidents involving Wahoo 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.

4operator inattention
2improper anchoring
2hazardous waters
1equipment failure
1missing or inadequate navigation aids

Wahoo Recalls (1)

990029SMar 1999
2120 VB ROBALO

LABEL CAPACITY

147 units affected

How to Identify a Wahoo HIN

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

WJOXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Wahoo

Wahoo is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code WJO. Vessels on file span model years 1988 through 2001. HullScore tracks 274 Wahoo vessels in our database, along with 1 manufacturer recalls and 13 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Wahoo models include the 2440, 2640, 2600 Efs, Open Fisher, Motor Boat. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Wahoo, 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.