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Recreational

INSTEAD OF KIDS

U.S. Official No. 1039594

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Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

13.6 m

Beam

4.3 m

Draft

2.2 m

Hull ID

SERP2908H596

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

INSTEAD OF KIDS is an American 13.6-metre recreational vessel. She has a 4.3 m beam and a draft of 2.2 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 1039594. Give INSTEAD OF KIDS the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.

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Anchor Watch

GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.

Onboard Cameras

Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.

Weather & Routing

GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.

Worldwide Charts

Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.

Systems Monitoring

Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.

Live AIS & Traffic

See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.

Distress Mesh

Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.

Hail Any Captain

A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.

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About INSTEAD OF KIDS

What kind of vessel is INSTEAD OF KIDS?

INSTEAD OF KIDS is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is INSTEAD OF KIDS's U.S. Official No.?

INSTEAD OF KIDS's U.S. Official No. is 1039594.

How big is INSTEAD OF KIDS?

INSTEAD OF KIDS is about 13.6 m long, 4.3 m on the beam, drawing 2.2 m.

Is INSTEAD OF KIDS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If INSTEAD OF KIDS is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).