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Recreational
BOB A BUOY
U.S. Official No. 1089038
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
14.8 m
Beam
4.9 m
Draft
2 m
Hull ID
XYU12948C999
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
BOB A BUOY is a private vessel registered in the United States, 14.8 metres LOA. Her hull carries a beam measuring 4.9 metres and a draft of 2 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 1089038. Whether she's at the dock or out for the weekend, BOB A BUOY is covered by the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — alarms, weather, and a watching fleet.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep BOB A BUOY 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.
Look after her — claim free →Takes 60 seconds · Your data stays yours · Built by cruisers, for cruisers
Wherever BOB A BUOY 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 BOB A BUOY 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 BOB A BUOY and switch it all on
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About BOB A BUOY
What kind of vessel is BOB A BUOY?
BOB A BUOY is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is BOB A BUOY's U.S. Official No.?
BOB A BUOY's U.S. Official No. is 1089038.
How big is BOB A BUOY?
BOB A BUOY is about 14.8 m long, 4.9 m on the beam, drawing 2 m.
Is BOB A BUOY on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BOB A BUOY is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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