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No. 698503Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
698503
Call sign
WCH9774
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1986

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
64.8 ft
Breadth
20 ft
Depth
7 ft
Gross tonnage
60 GT
Net tonnage
48 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
November 5, 2025
Expires
December 31, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Breaux'S Bay Craft
Shipyard
Breaux'S Bay Craft
Built at
Loreauville La, United States
Year built
1986

Hailing port

Hailing port
Dana Point, Ca, United States
Managing owner (company)
Ocean Institute
Managing owner location
Dana Point, Ca

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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