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Recreational
THISTLE
U.S. Official No. 987619
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
9.1 m
Beam
3.3 m
Draft
1.6 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
THISTLE is an American 9.1-metre weekend cruiser. Her hull carries a beam of 3.3 m and a draft of 1.6 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 987619. THISTLE belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep THISTLE 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 THISTLE 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 THISTLE 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 THISTLE and switch it all on
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About THISTLE
What kind of vessel is THISTLE?
THISTLE is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is THISTLE's U.S. Official No.?
THISTLE's U.S. Official No. is 987619.
How big is THISTLE?
THISTLE is about 9.1 m long, 3.3 m on the beam, drawing 1.6 m.
Is THISTLE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If THISTLE is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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