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USCG Documented Vessel

MERLIN

No. 1117494Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1117494
Call sign
WDH 5526
Hull ID (HIN)
CCHMP229M77EDecode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1976

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
30.3 ft
Breadth
12 ft
Depth
5 ft
Gross tonnage
12 GT
Net tonnage
9 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
March 5, 2026
Expires
February 28, 2027
Endorsements
Recreation

Builder

Builder
Chris-Craft Corporation
Built at
Holland, Mi, United States
Year built
1976
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Stonington, Ct, United States
Managing owner location
Marlborough, Ct

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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