Note that in some cases the company is under new ownership. The characters in between the MIC and the year are chosen by the manufacturer and may signify model, hull material, run number, etc. So looking at the list below, this canoe was built by Placid Boatworks, Lake Placid, NY in 2009.
PRE GIBSON TOBIAS SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER
The MIC code for the canoe serial number above is "OPH", the last two numbers (09) are the year of manufacturer. The last two numbers are the year of manufacture. The first three characters in a canoe serial number should me the Manufacturer's Identification Code. Canoe Manufacturer's Identification Codes MICīoat Manufacturer's Identification Codes (MIC)