1. Identify the manufacturer code:
- The first three characters of the VIN represent the manufacturer code.
For Sea-Doo Jet Skis, the code is "BRP" (Bombardier Recreational Products).
2. Determine the model year:
- The fourth character of the VIN indicates the model year.
- Use the following table to decode the model year:
A - 2010
B - 2011
C - 2012
D - 2013
E - 2014
F - 2015
G - 2016
H - 2017
I - 2018
J - 2019
K - 2020
L - 2021
M - 2022
3. Identify the model:
- The fifth character of the VIN represents the model type.
- Use the following table to decode the model type:
S - Spark
G - GTI
R - GTX
W - WAKE
F - FISH PRO
T - TOURING
H - HULL
4. Decode the unique identifier:
- The remaining characters of the VIN (6th to 17th) form the unique identifier, which helps differentiate individual jet skis of the same model and year. This part typically follows a sequential alphanumeric pattern assigned by the manufacturer.