The Hidden Dangers of Illegally Imported Boats: Why This Growing Trend Puts Boaters at Risk and Are a Public Safety Risk Illegally imported boats are becoming one of the most overlooked safety risks in recreational boating today. What may seem like a great deal online can quickly turn into a serious safety concern on the … Continue reading Why Illegally Imported Boats Threaten Your Family’s Safety
New Year, Same Old Mistake? Don’t Trust That “Clean” Boat Title
It's the start of a new year - please don't make the same old mistakes! As we welcome 2026, many are eager to kick off the year with a new boat. But 2026 should not be the year you learn the hard way that a clean title doesn't necessarily mean a clean history. In fact, … Continue reading New Year, Same Old Mistake? Don’t Trust That “Clean” Boat Title
Why I’m Running for Re-Election to the NMLA Board
For those who may not know me, I serve as the Director of Business Development at Boat History Report, where I work with a wide range of partners - from state titling agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard to lenders, insurers, and marine businesses - to improve accuracy and transparency in vessel documentation. I’ve seen … Continue reading Why I’m Running for Re-Election to the NMLA Board
Partnering for Marine Transparency: How Boat History Report Supports Surveyors and NAMSGlobal
At Boat History Report, we believe that transparency on the water begins with collaboration on land. That’s why we actively partner with marine surveyors, investigators, lenders, and compliance professionals across the industry — especially those doing critical work through organizations like NAMSGlobal and the International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI). Last month, we had the … Continue reading Partnering for Marine Transparency: How Boat History Report Supports Surveyors and NAMSGlobal
Fraud in Marine Lending
When AI Makes Fraud Look Real: Takeaways from NMLA During last month’s National Marine Lenders Association conference in Coeur d’Alene, our Director of Business Development and NMLA Board Member, Caroline Mantel, led a session on fraud in marine lending. To make the risks real, she ran a live experiment. Caroline asked ChatGPT to generate a … Continue reading Fraud in Marine Lending
How do I do a Boat Vin Lookup? – Help!
Are you looking for a boat VIN check? Trying to look up a boat by VIN? Maybe you're trying to lookup a boat by serial number? Or figuring out the year of a boat by VIN? Let's start with the basics. What is a boat VIN? In the boating world, a vehicle's VIN is the … Continue reading How do I do a Boat Vin Lookup? – Help!
2004 Chaparral 274 Sunesta – only $30,000!
Clean Boat, Cracked Hull - Don't let this be your $30,000 mistake! Read on to learn more...
Like New – Family Boat – Bargain Price!
Family Boat, Bargain Price, Hidden History - not every boat deal is a good deal. Read on to learn more...
Like New – Excellent Condition – Clean Title – TOTAL LOSS!
Like New, Excellent Condition, Clean Title - TOTAL LOSS. Don't let this be your $45,000 mistake! Read on to learn more...
How do I look up a boat VIN number?
How do I look up a boat VIN number? If you’re trying to obtain a boat's VIN, or hull identification number - HIN as they are referred to in the boating industry, you can use Boat History Report (BoatHistoryReport.com) to run the state registration number or US Coast Guard Documentation number. If you are unsure … Continue reading How do I look up a boat VIN number?
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