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Recreational

THE BIG IDEA

U.S. Official No. 1219113

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

11.2 m

Beam

3.6 m

Draft

1.9 m

Hull ID

GFNCW013K809

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

THE BIG IDEA is a family boat on the the United States registry, 11.2 metres from stem to stern. THE BIG IDEA has a beam measuring 3.6 metres and a 1.9-metre draft. She's on record as U.S. official number 1219113. THE BIG IDEA can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.

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

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Wherever THE BIG IDEA 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 THE BIG IDEA 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 THE BIG IDEA

What kind of vessel is THE BIG IDEA?

THE BIG IDEA is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is THE BIG IDEA's U.S. Official No.?

THE BIG IDEA's U.S. Official No. is 1219113.

How big is THE BIG IDEA?

THE BIG IDEA is about 11.2 m long, 3.6 m on the beam, drawing 1.9 m.

Is THE BIG IDEA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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