IMP 1978 no numbers , where to look ? help!

[whitejohn1999]

hi, i have a 1978 cabin cruser,24 ft,imp , plate for the numbers has been taken off or missing, got a title that has a 10 hin ,number on it, but need to have it inspected in missoui and need to know where to look for the hidden number,or any id, they said it had to have 12 numbers, any answers would help me a lot,thanks , whitejohn1999

[Thunderhead19]

Often the hin number on the boat is embossed on the transom (inside or outside) and behind the dashboard. Technically it should be nearly impossible to get rid of the HIN. This number should not be on a removable plate. If the hull has been painted, it could have been covered with putty and painted over. Look on the stbd side of the transom

[whitejohn1999]

hi, thanks, ill take paint remover and start clearing spots, took the dash apart .but thanks for the information if i find ill let you know. thanks again . whitejohn1999

[whitejohn1999]

hi, looks like someone has puddy it . guess ill keep looking, thanks for your help. whitejohn1999

[gonzo]

If the plate with numbers is missing, you can use an engraver and mark it yourself. I assume it is a legitimate deal.

[whitejohn1999]

hi, will yes and no on the boat up and up, the title was a clean okla , title .but when i went to reg, it in moissouri, they said the title dident show but 10 numbers it had to be 12. looked at boat dident find any, but they took my 200. 00 dollars for taxes and i got a pink slip and some numbers to put on the bow,but the title is still in the other persons name, so is it my boat or ? crazy mixed up deal isent it? thanks for your help.whitejohn1999