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USCG Documented Vessel

THISTLE

No. 503575RecreationalValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
503575
Call sign
WY8770
Flag
Us
Service
Recreational
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Year built
1964

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
29.6 ft
Breadth
9.8 ft
Depth
5.2 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
August 29, 2025
Expires
August 31, 2027
Endorsements
Recreation

Builder

Builder
Wayfarer Yacht Corp.
Shipyard
Wayfarer Yacht Corp.
Built at
Costa Mesa, Ca, United States
Year built
1964

Hailing port

Hailing port
Milwaukee, Wi, United States
Managing owner location
Milwaukee, Wi

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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