Free boat check

VERIFY BEFORE YOU BUY

Check for stolen-boat records.

BoatVertical does not have a connected theft feed. Complete these checks directly with the original sources.

“No record found” does not prove ownership or confirm that a boat is theft-free.

Search the dedicated UK service

Visit StolenBoats.org.uk and search using all available details, including HIN, boat name and engine serial number. We do not copy its database or claim that your boat has been checked there.

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Compare the documents

  • Check the physical HIN against original documentation.
  • Ask for proof of ownership and the sale history.
  • Check outboard and engine serial numbers separately.
  • If details do not agree, pause the purchase and contact the appropriate authority.

Research public incidents too

Theft checks and accident history are different. Our free search looks for possible published report matches and can decode the hull number.

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