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Recreational

HAD TO BE

U.S. Official No. 632220

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Recreational

Flag

USA

Length

14.2 m

Beam

4.8 m

Draft

2.1 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

HAD TO BE is an American private cruiser, 14.2 metres long. She has a beam measuring 4.8 metres and a draft of 2.1 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 632220. Give HAD TO BE the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.

Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains

Keep HAD TO BE 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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Takes 60 seconds · Your data stays yours · Built by cruisers, for cruisers

Wherever HAD TO BE 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 HAD TO BE 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 HAD TO BE and switch it all on

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About HAD TO BE

What kind of vessel is HAD TO BE?

HAD TO BE is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.

What is HAD TO BE's U.S. Official No.?

HAD TO BE's U.S. Official No. is 632220.

How big is HAD TO BE?

HAD TO BE is about 14.2 m long, 4.8 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.

Is HAD TO BE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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