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ROMANCING THE WIND
ROMANCING THE WIND is a 1985 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 50 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2020.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 May 2026.
- Built
- 1985
- Last inspected
- 18 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 50 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2020
Identity
692211
WDH6038
263585
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-263585
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it
does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar
years in which a record exists, not years in service.
What Maury does not do.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.5 ft × 15.2 ft × 10.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 55 / net 44
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTORRANCE CA, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 20 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it55 - Simplified, Gross Ton
44 - Simplified, Net Ton
44 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Inspection history · 22
18 May 2026
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8327421
23 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8165719
19 May 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8165615
18 July 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7961598
27 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7830873
31 March 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7614677
6 May 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7444202
14 September 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7312266
12 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7285093
9 April 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7172150
10 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7153357
8 September 2020
Deficiency Check · Construction Oversight · Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7053294
3 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7113250
18 March 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6954009
30 July 2019
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6801875
28 May 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6691070
19 April 2019
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6666581
1 August 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6498270
10 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6441003
13 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6324092
3 March 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6098762
13 September 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6000019
Deficiency record · 50
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 18 May 2026
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel except that a float-free link is not required if the vessel operates only on waters not as deep as the length of the painter. Life floats did not have weak-link onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 18 July 2024
Resolved
Handle for the remote fuel shutoff broke off during testing. Repair/replace the fuel shutoff handle.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 18 July 2024
Resolved
The net cage on both lifefloats was broken. Repair/replace the net cage on both lifefloats.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel overdue for annual inspection. Vessel prohibited from taking more than 6 passengers for hire.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Make repairs to damaged areas of life floats. Provide carpet spacers between each life float.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Ring buoy grab rings were found wasted. Replace both life rings, provide vessel name and retro reflective tape.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
The stbd running light was found zip-tied in place, permanently fasten the light. Adjust port running light for proper angle of viewing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Propulsion shaft was found leaking excessively, adjust shaft packing.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 27 November 2023
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the aft bilge high water alarm.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel does not have a valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Complete the necessary FCC safety inspection and receive a valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Vessel is restricted to no more than 1000 feet from shore until this deficiency is rectified. Cite: 47 CFR 80.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel has only 08 distress flares. Provide an additional 04 approved distress flares. Vessel is restricted to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route until this deficiency is rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel's 02 lifebuoys are not marked with retroreflective tape. Mark the lifebuoys with type II retroreflective tape approved by 46 CFR 164.018 to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 May 2022
Resolved
One of vessels fire buckets does not have an attached "dipping line." Attach a sufficient length of dipping line to utilize all fire buckets with the vessel's maximum freeboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
VSL FAILED TO UNDERGO THE REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTION BEFORE THE 3 MONTH WINDOW EXPIRED ( 01 SEPTEMBER 2021 )
VSL SHALL NOT OPERATE WITH PASSENGERS ONBOARD UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTION.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
Identified a horizontal crack in Fore stay lower rigging turn buckle @ T-joint. Requiring Master's statement of a complete top area of Fore stay standing and running rigging inspection signed with MMC license. Forward inspection report to [email withheld] for review.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel’s alcohol test strips are expired. Procure or renew alcohol test strips and add into DAPI program.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
Fuel oil remote shut-off valve missing from valve stem making valve inoperable. Repair or replace prior to pax.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
Life float paddles were not properly marked with vessel's name. Label life float paddles.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
GPS not wired to VHF radio to allow digital selective calling function (DSC) to provide vessel's LAT and Long and MMSI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 September 2021
Resolved
Port side Ring life buoy not in good and serviceable
condition; replace.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 8 September 2020
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF DIESEL PROPULSION ENGINE AFTER REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED FOLLOWING A GEAR BOX FAILURE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 March 2020
Resolved
Replace main engine supply fuel line with USCG approved type A1, A2, B1, or B2. Provide each hose connection with double hose clamps to metal fitting.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 18 March 2020
Resolved
Provide DSC radio with vessel MMSI number.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Replace hosing on fixed hand bilge pump attachment with heavy duty hosing and double clamp.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
DOT approved alcohol testing devices required on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Replace missing life jacket.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 April 2019
Resolved
Failure to conduct drydock and ISE exam at least once every two years. Restricted from carrying passengers until credit drydock completed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 April 2019
Resolved
Provide written preventative maintenance program for sail rigging components in accordance with NVIC.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Provide 02 red hand flares and 03 orange smoke. Route reduced to LBS.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Provide updated charts for area of operations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Properly install stop solenoid on propulsion engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Replace dry-rotted hand pump for aft bilge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Properly repair cracks on buoyant apparatus.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Replace expired batteries in both floating lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Remove or service extra halon fire extinguisher.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 6 March 2017
Resolved
Repair STBD rail stanchion
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 6 March 2017
Resolved
Provide 4" rail courses.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Provide compass light
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Provide EPIRB
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Provide Light
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Prove crew enrollment.
Sail Rigging › Stays/Shrouds › Wires
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Provide a Rig survey.
Sail Rigging › Deck Hardware › Shackles
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Provide a rigg maintanence program
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Prove operation of engine room bilge alarm
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Low Pressure Alarm
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
provide engine oil pressure gauge
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Provide engine tachometer
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Pump, Positive Displacement
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Engine over heated while underway for drills, prove proper operation of the engine.
Sail Rigging › Sails › Correct Sail Area of Record
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Vessel does not have the approved fore sails. Vessel equipped with an unauthorized Genoa. Provide proper sails or resubmit sail plan for approval.
Sail Rigging › Mast Step › Base
Issued 3 March 2017
Resolved
Unstep main/mizzen mast and make availabe for Coast Guard Inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
Exceeded hull dates
Casualty record · 1
3 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7113250
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
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