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Where Is the Serial Number On My Kayak?

Where Is the Serial Number On My Kayak?

How to Find Your Serial Number on Your Kayak

Once you get your hands on a kayak, you are constantly changing, upgrading and reorganizing your gear and accessories. What isn't always clear is how to install an accessory or registering your kayak with your home state if they require it. One of the main things you will need is your serial number. It isn't always clear where those are located on a kayak.

In the following video, we walk you through where to find your serial number on your fishing kayak. We cover the following brands:

  • 0:23 – Old Town Sportsman Kayaks
  • 0:47 – Jackson Kayaks
  • 0:57 – Hobie Mirage Pro Angler
  • 1:06 – Hobie Mirage Outback
  • 1:09 – Hobie Mirage Compass
  • 1:18 – Hobie Mirage Oasis
  • 1:28 – Feel Free / 3 Waters / Seastream
  • 1:40 – NuCanoe Kayaks
  • 1:51 – Vanhunks Kayaks


How to Find Your Serial Number on Your Kayak



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