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Recreational
DOWN A NOTCH
U.S. Official No. 1285105
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
7.6 m
Beam
2.7 m
Draft
1.3 m
Hull ID
VBGH8142D818
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
DOWN A NOTCH is an American recreational vessel, spanning 7.6 metres. Her hull carries 2.7 metres in the beam and a draft measuring 1.3 metres. Find her under U.S. official number 1285105. It's free to add DOWN A NOTCH to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — like AAA for the ocean, run by the cruisers who use it.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep DOWN A NOTCH 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 A NOTCH 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 A NOTCH 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 DOWN A NOTCH
What kind of vessel is DOWN A NOTCH?
DOWN A NOTCH is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is DOWN A NOTCH's U.S. Official No.?
DOWN A NOTCH's U.S. Official No. is 1285105.
How big is DOWN A NOTCH?
DOWN A NOTCH is about 7.6 m long, 2.7 m on the beam, drawing 1.3 m.
Is DOWN A NOTCH on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If DOWN A NOTCH is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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