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Recreational

DOWN THE HATCH

U.S. Official No. 1060080

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

15.4 m

Beam

5 m

Draft

2.1 m

Hull ID

VKY50681I798

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

DOWN THE HATCH is an American recreational boat — 15.4 metres overall. DOWN THE HATCH has a beam measuring 5 metres and a 2.1 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 1060080. Sign DOWN THE HATCH up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.

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Keep DOWN THE HATCH 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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Wherever DOWN THE HATCH roams, you're never out there alone.

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

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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put DOWN THE HATCH 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 DOWN THE HATCH and switch it all on

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About DOWN THE HATCH

What kind of vessel is DOWN THE HATCH?

DOWN THE HATCH is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is DOWN THE HATCH's U.S. Official No.?

DOWN THE HATCH's U.S. Official No. is 1060080.

How big is DOWN THE HATCH?

DOWN THE HATCH is about 15.4 m long, 5 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.

Is DOWN THE HATCH on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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