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Recreational
A FLING THING
U.S. Official No. 1360560
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
8.1 m
Beam
2.7 m
Draft
1.6 m
Hull ID
FGBF0104J425
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
A FLING THING is an American 8.1-metre pleasure boat. Below, she has a beam measuring 2.7 metres and a draft of 1.6 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 1360560. A FLING THING is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep A FLING THING 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 A FLING THING 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 A FLING THING 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 A FLING THING and switch it all on
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About A FLING THING
What kind of vessel is A FLING THING?
A FLING THING is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is A FLING THING's U.S. Official No.?
A FLING THING's U.S. Official No. is 1360560.
How big is A FLING THING?
A FLING THING is about 8.1 m long, 2.7 m on the beam, drawing 1.6 m.
Is A FLING THING on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If A FLING THING is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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