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USCG Documented Vessel

HYDROSPHERE

No. 1170983RecreationalValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1170983
Hull ID (HIN)
JFD57603E505Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Recreational
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Wood
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
2005

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
57 ft
Breadth
16.5 ft
Depth
10 ft
Gross tonnage
63 GT
Net tonnage
50 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
February 18, 2026
Expires
January 31, 2027
Endorsements
Recreation

Builder

Builder
Rodney Dean Johnson
Built at
Wanchese, Nc, United States
Year built
2005
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Charleston, Sc, United States
Managing owner (company)
Game Changer Charters LLC
Managing owner location
Wilmington, De

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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