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Recreational

SECTION 8

U.S. Official No. 1296898

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

12.2 m

Beam

3.7 m

Draft

2 m

Hull ID

IVBC0072B919

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

SECTION 8, an American family boat, measures 12.2 metres on deck. She's built with a beam of 3.7 m and a 2-metre draft. She's listed under U.S. official number 1296898. Give SECTION 8 the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.

Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains

Keep SECTION 8 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 SECTION 8 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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The most powerful cruising platform ever built — yours, free.

Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put SECTION 8 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 SECTION 8 and switch it all on

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About SECTION 8

What kind of vessel is SECTION 8?

SECTION 8 is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is SECTION 8's U.S. Official No.?

SECTION 8's U.S. Official No. is 1296898.

How big is SECTION 8?

SECTION 8 is about 12.2 m long, 3.7 m on the beam, drawing 2 m.

Is SECTION 8 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If SECTION 8 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).