Locations of Hull ID 1997 Sea-Doo GTX

[Silverfox]

I own a pair of 97 GTX's. Both have neither the HIN tabs on the rear
step or the decals on the right rear transom. The owner had registrations
and titles which I easily transferred.

I need to confirm the actual HIN with the ones on the registrations.

Is there a hidden HIN? I have heard there is one under the gas tank,
but before I remove the tank I want to be sure I'm looking in the right
place. That's a lot of work.

I bought these last year without any thought of the HIN's missing.
Now they are both broke and I can't get them repaired.

[Technical Support]

Re: Locations of Hull ID 1997 Sea-Doo GTX

Maybe someone knows differently, but I do not think they have a 2nd plate.

[Silverfox]

Re: Locations of Hull ID 1997 Sea-Doo GTX

I have two 97 GTX's that are dead. I would really like to get them fixed.

My problem is the Hull Identification Numbers are missing. I innocently
purchased them this way. Now I have to prove they are legal or "hot".

If they are legal I can get a local service shop to repair them if not I am
going back to the person I purchased them from.

from the USCG regulations.

Boats manufactured or imported on or after August 1, 1984, also have a duplicate secondary HIN affixed somewhere on an unexposed location inside the boat or beneath a fitting or item of hardware. The purpose is to help authorities identify your boat if a thief or vandals remove or damage the primary HIN on the transom. It is illegal for anyone (manufacturer, dealer, distributor, or owner) to alter or remove a HIN without the express written authorization of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.

[Technical Support]

Re: Locations of Hull ID 1997 Sea-Doo GTX

PWCs are exempt from many 'boat' regulations.

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: Locations of Hull ID 1997 Sea-Doo GTX

Yeah, they have two ID plates. Mounted somewhere in the inner hull bottom. Usually under or near the gas tank or the battery.

[dowkk]

Re: Locations of Hull ID 1997 Sea-Doo GTX

I know you have sea doo's but as info on some kawasaki's there is a duplicate hin under the battery. There is usually a rubber battery pad, if you lift it the vin is there.