How a Boat History Report report works
Three steps, no account required, and no confusing car-report jargon rewritten for boats.
Find your HIN or VIN
The Hull Identification Number is usually stamped into the transom on the starboard (right) side, above the waterline. Older or imported boats may show a VIN or builder's plate instead — we accept both.
Choose your report depth
Basic covers rego and ownership. Standard adds PPSR finance and theft checks. Premium adds flood, import and recall data. Every watercraft category has its own three tiers.
Get your PDF report
Your report is delivered within 24 hours, and most arrive much sooner. Save it, forward it to your finance provider, or bring it to the sale as proof you checked.
Where to find your HIN
Under Australian standard AS/NZS 1799, the HIN is a 12–14 character code stamped or moulded into the hull. Look in these spots first.
| Boat type | Most common location | Backup location |
|---|---|---|
| Tinnies & runabouts | Top of the transom, starboard side | Inside the transom well or under a seat |
| Jet skis / PWC | Under the rear seat or hull sticker near the tow eye | Steering column or engine bay |
| Fishing & ski boats | Transom, outer hull, starboard | Bilge area near the transom |
| Yachts & sailboats | Stern, starboard side of the hull | Builder's plate near the companionway |
| Pontoons & houseboats | Rear pontoon tube or transom plate | Compliance plate near the helm |
Got the number? Run the search.
Takes about 30 seconds to enter — the report does the rest.