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Recreational

Best Kind

MMSI 368216120 · Call sign WDM5457

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Type
Recreational
Flag
USAUSA
Length
8.9 m
Beam
2.6 m
Draft
1.5 m
Call sign
WDM5457
Official No.
1317629
Hull ID
FMLT2777C121
AIS reports
1

Best Kind, a pleasure boat on the the United States registry, measures 8.9 metres on deck. She has a 2.6 m beam and a draft measuring 1.5 metres. Officially she's MMSI 368216120, call sign WDM5457. Bring Best Kind aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.

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Anchor alarms that wake you, a live camera at the dock, and weather you can trust before every run.

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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put Best Kind 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 Best Kind

What kind of vessel is Best Kind?
Best Kind is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is Best Kind's MMSI?
Best Kind's MMSI is 368216120. Call sign WDM5457.
How big is Best Kind?
Best Kind is about 8.9 m long, 2.6 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is Best Kind on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Best Kind is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).

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