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Recreational

HOBO

U.S. Official No. 570053

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

13.1 m

Beam

4.6 m

Draft

2.4 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

HOBO, a family boat hailing from the United States, measures 13.1 metres on deck. She's built with a beam measuring 4.6 metres and a 2.4 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 570053. Claim HOBO free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.

Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains

Keep HOBO 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 HOBO 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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The most powerful cruising platform ever built — yours, free.

Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put HOBO 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 HOBO and switch it all on

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About HOBO

What kind of vessel is HOBO?

HOBO is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is HOBO's U.S. Official No.?

HOBO's U.S. Official No. is 570053.

How big is HOBO?

HOBO is about 13.1 m long, 4.6 m on the beam, drawing 2.4 m.

Is HOBO on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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