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Recreational
HALF-A-BUC
U.S. Official No. 1324754
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
19.3 m
Beam
5.7 m
Draft
2.9 m
Hull ID
VKY64703B222
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
On the American registry, HALF-A-BUC is a 19.3-metre recreational boat. She's built with 5.7 metres in the beam and a 2.9-metre draft. She's listed under U.S. official number 1324754. Claim HALF-A-BUC free and let the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network keep an eye on her, on the water or off.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep HALF-A-BUC 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 HALF-A-BUC roams, you're never out there alone.
Thousands of cruisers on the Master's Mate Network — ready to help the moment something goes wrong.
Free with your claim · for recreational captains
The most powerful cruising platform ever built — yours, free.
Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put HALF-A-BUC 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 HALF-A-BUC and switch it all on
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About HALF-A-BUC
What kind of vessel is HALF-A-BUC?
HALF-A-BUC is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is HALF-A-BUC's U.S. Official No.?
HALF-A-BUC's U.S. Official No. is 1324754.
How big is HALF-A-BUC?
HALF-A-BUC is about 19.3 m long, 5.7 m on the beam, drawing 2.9 m.
Is HALF-A-BUC on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If HALF-A-BUC is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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