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Recreational
BON HOMME RICHARD
U.S. Official No. 259749
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
16.8 m
Beam
4.6 m
Draft
2.2 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, BON HOMME RICHARD is a 16.8-metre weekend cruiser. Her hull carries 4.6 metres in the beam and a draft of 2.2 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 259749. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes BON HOMME RICHARD — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep BON HOMME RICHARD 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 BON HOMME RICHARD 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 BON HOMME RICHARD 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 BON HOMME RICHARD and switch it all on
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About BON HOMME RICHARD
What kind of vessel is BON HOMME RICHARD?
BON HOMME RICHARD is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is BON HOMME RICHARD's U.S. Official No.?
BON HOMME RICHARD's U.S. Official No. is 259749.
How big is BON HOMME RICHARD?
BON HOMME RICHARD is about 16.8 m long, 4.6 m on the beam, drawing 2.2 m.
Is BON HOMME RICHARD on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BON HOMME RICHARD is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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