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USCG Documented Vessel

FLYING DUCK

No. 253549Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
253549
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1947

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
37.5 ft
Breadth
12 ft
Depth
3 ft
Gross tonnage
7 GT
Net tonnage
5 NT

Documentation

A Certificate of Documentation (COD) is the U.S. Coast Guard’s federal record of a vessel’s nationality and ownership — a national alternative to state titling for eligible vessels. Learn how it differs from state registration in the registration vs documentation guide.

COD status
Valid
Issued
September 10, 2025
Expires
October 31, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Paasch Marine Svc
Shipyard
Paasch Marine Svc
Built at
Erie Pa
Year built
1947

Hailing port

Hailing port
Conneaut, Oh, United States
Managing owner location
Chardon, Oh

Planning to run this boat as a charter or take paying passengers? Carrying up to six for hire needs an OUPV “six-pack” captain’s license.

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