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Recreational
BECAUSE I SAID SO
U.S. Official No. 1101614
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
12.4 m
Beam
4.2 m
Draft
2.1 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
An American recreational vessel, BECAUSE I SAID SO measures 12.4 metres. Below, she has 4.2 metres in the beam and a draft of 2.1 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 1101614. BECAUSE I SAID SO is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Keep BECAUSE I SAID SO 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 BECAUSE I SAID SO roams, you're never out there alone.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put BECAUSE I SAID SO 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.
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About BECAUSE I SAID SO
What kind of vessel is BECAUSE I SAID SO?
BECAUSE I SAID SO is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is BECAUSE I SAID SO's U.S. Official No.?
BECAUSE I SAID SO's U.S. Official No. is 1101614.
How big is BECAUSE I SAID SO?
BECAUSE I SAID SO is about 12.4 m long, 4.2 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.
Is BECAUSE I SAID SO on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BECAUSE I SAID SO is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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