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Recreational

H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE

U.S. Official No. 548194

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Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

13.8 m

Beam

3.8 m

Draft

2.1 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE is an American 13.8-metre private cruiser. Below, she has a beam of 3.8 m and a draft measuring 2.1 metres. On the registers she's U.S. official number 548194. Give H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.

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Keep H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE 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 H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE 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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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE 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 H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE

What kind of vessel is H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE?

H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE's U.S. Official No.?

H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE's U.S. Official No. is 548194.

How big is H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE?

H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE is about 13.8 m long, 3.8 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.

Is H.O.B. INDEPENDENCE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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