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The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn) — like AAA for the ocean, but free & community-driven. Cruisers keeping each other safe: anchor-drag & distress alerts, a verified captains directory, and a watch network that has your back.

Recreational

HOT ROD

U.S. Official No. 1056950

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

8.5 m

Beam

3 m

Draft

1.4 m

Hull ID

SSUX8014F697

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

HOT ROD, a cruising boat flying the flag of the United States, measures 8.5 metres on deck. HOT ROD has a beam of 3 m and a 1.4 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 1056950. HOT ROD can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.

Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains

Keep HOT ROD looked after — even when you’re not aboard.

Anchor alarms that wake you, a live camera at the dock, and weather you can trust before every run.

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Takes 60 seconds · Your data stays yours · Built by cruisers, for cruisers

Wherever HOT ROD roams, you're never out there alone.

Thousands of cruisers on the Master's Mate Network — ready to help the moment something goes wrong.

Free with your claim · for recreational captains

The most powerful cruising platform ever built — yours, free.

Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put HOT ROD on the map. It hands you the full bridge:

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.

Claim HOT ROD and switch it all on

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About HOT ROD

What kind of vessel is HOT ROD?

HOT ROD is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is HOT ROD's U.S. Official No.?

HOT ROD's U.S. Official No. is 1056950.

How big is HOT ROD?

HOT ROD is about 8.5 m long, 3 m on the beam, drawing 1.4 m.

Is HOT ROD on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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