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JILL AND I

JILL AND I is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 55 inspections since 1986, most recently in March 2026, along with 41 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2014.

Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 March 2026.

Built
1987
Last inspected
4 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

309087
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-309087

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded6
Years with a record 40 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 55 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 3.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 11 / net 9
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderOAKES MANUFACTURING · ASOTIN, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1987
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portLEWISTON, ID
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
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 it11 - Simplified, Gross Ton
9 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 55

4 March 2026 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8320139
25 March 2025 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8099694
23 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7929369
27 April 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7715981
22 April 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7444731
16 March 2021 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7152100
18 February 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6917555
2 April 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6718206
19 March 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6643428
5 March 2018 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6361950
7 March 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6097847
8 March 2016 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5825544
4 September 2015 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5234849
19 June 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4906660
4 March 2014 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4804925
5 June 2012 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4330018
1 September 2011 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4132280
17 March 2010 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3682426
18 March 2009 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3428819
16 April 2008 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3185805
12 March 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3170266
15 June 2007 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2962647
23 April 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2910819
14 March 2006 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2599567
1 April 2005 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2290871
30 March 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2022375
27 March 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1756808
7 February 2003 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1743726
28 March 2002 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1494847
22 March 2001 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1445774
23 March 2000 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1047528
15 April 1999 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 791231
25 March 1999 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1115624
17 March 1998 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 787186
8 April 1997 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1091562
20 March 1996 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1390228
18 April 1995 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1161926
20 March 1995 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1374239
12 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 671845
10 August 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 862533
1 August 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 36372
21 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7970
21 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 213212
15 March 1994 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1461563
15 March 1993 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1362746
25 June 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 955553
31 March 1992 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 960894
30 April 1991 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 902308
30 April 1991 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1212498
15 March 1990 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 914146
14 March 1989 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1207353
28 April 1988 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 889127
9 March 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 887615
22 May 1987 Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1199702
11 April 1986 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 985446

Deficiency record · 41

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 March 2026 Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. MI observed that the port fuel shutoff valve did not close completely upon actuation. The port fuel shutoff valve needs to be tightened or undergo other satisfactory repairs to ensure complete closure against fuel flow to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 March 2026
Resolved 14 May 2026
Resolution: Receieved video of shutoff valve operating.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 March 2026 Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space. MI observed no visual alarm at the operating station. Undergo repairs to ensure that the high water level alarm is visual at the operating station to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2026
Resolved 27 March 2026
Resolution: Received proof of visual indicator working properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2026 Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. MI observed that the stern port and stbd ventilation closures for the engine room were missing. Adequate closures must be provided to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2026
Resolved 26 March 2026
Resolution: Received proof of closures onboard vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 March 2025 Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Light for high water alarm did not illuminate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 April 2025
Resolved 2 April 2025
Resolution: Received video of working bilge light, all sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 March 2025 Resolved
Vessel had alcohol test strips on board but did not have alcohol test strips that were currently listed on the Conforming Products List (CPL) titled “Modal Specifications for Devices To Measure Breath Alcohol” published by the NHTSA.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 April 2025
Resolved 13 May 2025
Resolution: Test strips placed on vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 April 2021 Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be stowed in a way that it can be rapidly cast loose. The life ring was mounted in a location that made rapid deployment difficult. Prior to the carriage of passengers, to the satisfaction of the USCG, mount the life ring so that it can be easily cast loose.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 May 2021
Resolved 3 May 2021
Resolution: Received photographic evidence that the Ring Buoy has be satisfactory adjusted to allow for rapid deployment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 April 2021 Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The life ring floating water-light battery was expired. Within 30 days, to the satisfaction of the USCG replace battery with a manufacturer approved battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 May 2021
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Received objective evidence that an unexpired battery was placed into service.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 April 2021 Resolved
A vessel which carries not more than 49 passengers and is at least 26 feet but not more then 65 ft must be provided with 1 fixed power pump and 1 portable hand pump. No hand pump was onboard the vessel at time of the inspection. Place onboard a hand pump capable of pumping 10 gallons per minutes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Marine Inspector received objective evidence that a satisfactory hand pump was placed onboard the Jill and I.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 March 2019 Resolved
Replace masthead light cover. Vessel is limited to daylight operations until replaced IAW NAVRULES.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2019
Resolved 2 April 2019
Resolution: Received pictures backed up by Owner's statement that the masthead light had been replaced.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 5 March 2018 Resolved
Prove proper operation of main propulsion engine and jet drive pumps.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel's owner had completed his repairs of the Hamilton jet-drive units (replacement in kind).
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 5 March 2018 Resolved
Install an additional 40-B:C fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the machinery space.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 April 2018
Resolved 7 March 2018
Resolution: Attended the vessel and verified that an additional 40-B:C fire extinguisher had been mounted adjacent to the machinery space.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 5 March 2018 Resolved
Replace 03 Adult size life jackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 April 2018
Resolved 7 March 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified that three additional adult-sized life jackets had been placed on board and labeled with the vessel's name.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 4 March 2014 Resolved
Bow ladder hinge was found to be fractured and torn allowing water intrusion to the forward void space.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2014
Resolution: Ladder rewelded. all sat.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Seal
Issued 4 March 2014 Resolved
Port and starboard engine seals were found to be leaking excessive oil.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2014
Resolution: Corrected.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 18 March 2009 Resolved
Certificate of Documentation has expired. Renew prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 April 2009
Resolved 2 April 2009
Resolution: Received faxed copy of current COD.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Mark forward emergency exit IAW 46 CFR 177.500(i). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EMERGENCY EXIT
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Plug all holes in Vapor Tight forward engine room bulkhead. 46 CFR 176.700 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vapor Tight bulkhead
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Repair fractured weld on chine cap port side aft 1 foot forward of the transom. 46 CFR 176.700
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Bus Bar Connection
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Install cover over electrical bus bar in engine room. 46 CFR 183.330
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Ventilators
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Install fuel compartment ventilation ducts IAW 46 CFR 182.470
Condition: Design Flaw
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Install fire jackets on all fuel hoses or renew with approved hose IAW 46 CFR 182.720.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive)
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Renew vapor barriers on insulation in engine room. 46 CFR 177.405(e) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vapor Barrier
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 28 March 2002 Resolved
Install a approved stern light IAW COLREGS for vessels over 12 meters.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 28 April 2002
Resolved 23 April 2002
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 2001 Resolved
PROVIDE NEW RING BUOY WITH RETRO TAPE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 April 2001
Resolved 13 April 2001
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 March 2001 Resolved
PROVIDE AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHEN FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM ACTUATED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 April 2001
Resolved 13 April 2001
Engineering
Issued 23 March 2000 Resolved
Make bulkhead vapor tight forward of fuel tank. Provide intake and exhaustvents for space.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 April 2000
Resolved 3 April 2000
Engineering
Issued 23 March 2000 Resolved
Mark with "Pull" emergency fuel shutoffs.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 April 2000
Resolved 3 April 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 March 1999 Resolved
Provide proof of fixed fire system servicing.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 March 1999
Resolved 25 March 1999
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 April 1997 Resolved
INSTALL PRE-ENGINEERED FIXED EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM (FIREBOY) WITH MANUAL/AUTO DISCHARGE AND AUDIBLE/VISUAL DISCHARGE INDICATOR FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT. (SUITABLE FOR 300 CU.FT. SPACE)
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 8 April 1997 Resolved
REPLACE 20" RING BUOY WITH CG APPROVED 24" MINIMUM DIA. RING BUOY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 8 April 1997 Resolved
PROVIDE FIRST AID KIT MEETING OR EQUIVALENT TO 46 CFR 160.041.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997
Navigation
Issued 8 April 1997 Resolved
INSTALL LOCK NUT ON STEERING LINK PIN (HYD. SELECTOR)
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997
Documentation
Issued 20 March 1995 Resolved
Provide evidence of enrollment in drug testing program.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 March 1995
Resolved 20 March 1995
Lifesaving
Issued 20 March 1995 Resolved
Stencil vessel name on all PFD's.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 March 1995
Resolved 20 March 1995
Lifesaving
Issued 20 March 1995 Resolved
Provide visual distress signals prior to operating at night.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 March 1995
Resolved 20 March 1995
Engineering
Issued 31 March 1992 Resolved
PROVIDE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVES AT THE FUEL TANK AND MAKE THEM OPERABLE FROM OUTSIDE THE FUEL TANK COMPARTMENT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 March 1992
Resolved 31 March 1992
Engineering
Issued 31 March 1992 Resolved
PROVIDE INTAKE AND EXHAUST DUCTING FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT IS FIRE PROOF.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 March 1992
Resolved 31 March 1992
Engineering
Issued 31 March 1992 Resolved
PROVIDE BLOWER INTERLOCK SO THAT THE ENGINES DON'T START UNLESS BLOWERS ARERUNNING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 March 1992
Resolved 31 March 1992
Engineering
Issued 22 May 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE METAL COVER FOR FUEL FILTER BOWL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 May 1987
Resolved 22 May 1987
Lifesaving
Issued 22 May 1987 Resolved
PRIOR TO OPERATING AT NIGHT ATTACH APPROVED WATERLIGHT WITH SHORT LENGTH OF LINE TO RING BUOY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 May 1987
Resolved 22 May 1987
Documentation
Issued 22 May 1987 Resolved
COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION PROCESS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 May 1987
Resolved 22 May 1987

Casualty record · 1

19 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4906660
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.