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USCG Documented Vessel

THE BOURBON BELLE

No. 1248994Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1248994
Call sign
WQVW351
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Gasoline Outboard
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
2013

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
50 ft
Breadth
16 ft
Depth
4 ft
Gross tonnage
78 GT
Net tonnage
78 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 24, 2026
Expires
February 28, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRecreation

Builder

Builder
Thoroughbred Houseboats LLC
Built at
Monticello, Ky, United States
Year built
2013

Hailing port

Hailing port
Frankfort, Ky, United States
Managing owner (company)
Kentucky River Tours LLC
Managing owner location
Frankfort, Ky

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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