How to find hobie year

Does anyone know how I can determine what year a an Outback was made? I have an outback that I want to sell but I don't remember the exactly what year I bought it. I think it was 2003.

Thanks,
John

Serial numbers on Hobie Kayaks are located on the transom or rear of the hull.  The number is hand-engraved using a vibration tool.  The number is on the underside of the rear of the boat, on the right side.  Newer boats have a rectangular, raised, ridge around the serial number to make it easier to find.  You can rub a small amount of graphite or soil into the serial number engraving to make it easier to read.  Serial numbers use the following format: (example CCMB2345H989).  The last 2 digits is the model year of the Hobie kayak.

  I.D        MODEL       SERIAL #        MONTH BUILT       YEAR BUILT        MODEL YEAR
CCM            A               1234                     A                          3                      03

Thank you sailfish,

John

I need to sell my 2005 Outback but I have no idea what is a fair price to ask. Anyone know what it is worth?

Thanks,
John

depending on condition, rigging, and accessories ... anything b/t $800 to $1.1K.  It would have to be tricked out to get the higher end, obviously. 

That's not a very new boat.  But I'm guessing its in pretty mint condition? 

Thanks for the info Yakusa. What is the definition of mint with a Kayak? It has been used about a dozen times. I never like to call anything that is not brand new mint condition unless it has not been used.

Thanks,
John

Thanks for the info Yakusa. What is the definition of mint with a Kayak? It has been used about a dozen times. I never like to call anything that is not brand new mint condition unless it has not been used.

Thanks,
John

I would think it's between "great" or "excellent" condition.  Also I would include any other gears that will be included with this sale like: seat, paddle, kayak cart, etc...they might make the sale more attractive.

If you have stored it properly, and only used a dozen times, i'd say that you can probably get $1200 for it with all the accessories.  Yeah, if you post it, it will be gone today 

And don't forget to post pictures of the yak. A picture worths 10000 words!