Uncover the Past, Sail with Confidence
The UK's most trusted boat history checker. Instantly verify Hull Identification Numbers (HIN), stolen records, outstanding marine finance, salvage, and technical data.
Check Your Boat History
Official Hull Identification Number (HIN) Search
Comprehensive History Checks for Every UK Watercraft
Whether buying privately, through a broker, or surveying before purchase, verify any registered watercraft across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Yachts & Cruisers
Luxury Motor Yachts
Flybridges, sports yachts, and offshore motor cruisers. Verification of official HIN, outstanding marine mortgages, and total loss records.
High-Speed & RIBs
Offshore Speedboats & RIBs
High-performance speedboats and rigid inflatables. Outboard engine serial tracking, CE/UKCA marking check, and national stolen registry search.
Sailing Vessels
Ocean Sailing Yachts
Monohull cruisers and offshore yachts. Cross-referenced with the MCA Part 1 and UK Small Ships Register (SSR) Part 3 ownership databases.
Multihulls
Modern Catamarans
Twin-hull sailing and power catamarans. Dual-hull HIN matching, commercial charter background checks, and salvage history evaluation.
Inland Waterways
UK Canal & Narrowboats
Traditional British narrowboats and widebeams. Checked against Canal & River Trust (CRT) licensing index and Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) certificates.
Critical Protection for Your Peace of Mind
Over 30% of used vessels in the UK carry undisclosed issues. Our direct integration with authoritative UK maritime databases gives you complete clarity before transferring funds.
Stolen Boat & Engine Check
Cross-referenced with UK marine police stolen vessel databases, outboard motor registries, and international alerts to ensure the boat isn't stolen property.
- National Police Stolen Records
- Outboard Engine Serial Tracking
- International Theft Databases
Outstanding Marine Finance
In maritime law, outstanding marine mortgages follow the vessel, not the seller. If the seller defaults, lenders can legally repossess the boat from you.
- Active Marine Mortgages
- UK Marine Lender Liens
- Repossession Risk Assessment
Accident & Salvage History
Detect prior insurance write-offs, submerged incidents, catastrophic saltwater flooding, and major structural hull fractures before taking your family on the water.
- Total Loss & Salvage History
- Saltwater Submersion Events
- Major Structural Rebuilds
Technical & Specs Verification
Verify manufacturer HIN / CIN, official build year, shipyard specifications, CE/UKCA plate validity, and engine horsepower ratings against official databases.
- HIN / CIN Format Match
- CE / UKCA Conformity Data
- Engine Serial Specifications
Covering Every Major UK Marina & Harbour
Whether your prospective vessel is moored at a premier Solent marina, berthed on the Thames, or cruising the Scottish Lochs, our registry provides complete history coverage across all British waters.
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Navigating 2,000+ Miles of Historic UK Waterways
Specialised verification for British narrowboats, widebeams, and Dutch barges. Verify Canal & River Trust (CRT) licensing, Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) certificates, and river registration.
Industry-Standard Inspection & Verification
Our vessel inspection reports combine verified records from authoritative UK maritime agencies and marine survey databases:
Hull & Structural Safety
- Starboard transom HIN & CIN engraving verification
- Fiberglass osmosis & steel hull thickness survey logs
- Structural collision, grounding & hull repair history
- UK Police & StolenBoats nationwide stolen vessel check
Maritime Legal Compliance
- UK Small Ships Register (SSR) official certificate status
- Part 1 British Ships Registry audit & tonnage verification
- Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) expiry & pass compliance
- Environment Agency & CRT waterway navigation license
Vessel Market Valuation
- Marine surveyor & yacht broker market valuation index
- Builder optional extras & factory specification audit
- Recent comparable UK brokerage transactions & price analysis
- Marine depreciation forecast based on engine hours & age
Ownership & Title History
- Recorded chain of previous registered boat keepers
- MCA standard 5-year Bills of Sale title transfer audit
- Builder's Certificate & UKCA/CE Recreational Craft audit
- Previous vessel names & registered port change history
Marine Financial Checks
- Outstanding Marine Mortgage & Marine Finance (HPI Clear)
- Marina mooring debt & boatyard unpaid lien inquiry
- Marine insurance total loss, sinking & salvage records
- Commercial charter debt & cross-border maritime encumbrance
Technical & Engine Analysis
- Inboard & outboard engine serial number match (Volvo, Yanmar)
- Sterndrive, saildrive & gearbox service verification
- Standing rigging & mast survey history for sailing craft
- BSS fuel, gas installation & 12V/240V electrical safety