TAHOE GAL

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

TAHOE GAL is a 1994 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 10 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2025, along with 15 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2010.

Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 15 May 2025.

Built: 1994
Last inspected: 15 May 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 10
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2010

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 15 May 2025

Recorded inspections10

…physical examinations9

…administrative events1

Deficiencies 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 9 calendar years (2016–2025)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it 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.

Identity

1020477

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WCL9997

402253

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-402253

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.2 ft × 20.0 ft × 4.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 38 / net 24

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)63.2 ft × 20.0 ft × 4.3 ft

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSKIPPERLINER INDUSTRIES · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1994

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 9 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it38 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
24 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 10

15 May 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8130624

16 May 2024 COI Inspection · Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · DAPI Audit · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7907734

15 June 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7715861

19 May 2023 Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7694263

20 June 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7472337

15 June 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6974290

10 May 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6681462

11 June 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6441560

11 May 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6131896

2 June 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5895016

Deficiency record · 15

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 15 May 2025 Resolved

... Waste receptacles must be constructed of non combustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Replace plastic trash cans in galley and bar space. 46 CFR 177.406 (f)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: Accepted photos to rectify deficiency.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. No marking of max passengers on vessel. 46 CFR 185.602(g)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 12 June 2024
Resolution: Received photo from operator with markings for upper deck capacity.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 15 June 2020 Resolved

Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). The vessel’s ring life buoy had unserviceable retroreflective material installed in the incorrect orientation. Renew the ring life buoy retroreflective material IAW IMO Resolution A.658(16). 46 CFR 185.604 (i)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures of retroflective tape on vessel's ring life buoys.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 15 June 2020 Resolved

Fire hose may be a garden hose of not less than 5/8 inch nominal inside diameter. The hose shall be in one piece not less than 25 feet and not more than 50 feet in length. The fire hose was discovered to have a pinhole leak. Replace the fire hose IAW 46 CFR 181.15-10. 46 CFR 181.15-10 “Old T”

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2020
Resolved 30 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel replaced the fire hose to the satisfaction of the MI.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 15 June 2020 Resolved

Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. The port battery terminal connection was made with a wing nut. Replace the wing nut with a permanent type connector IAW 46 CFR 183.350. 46 CFR 183.350 (d)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2020
Resolved 30 June 2020
Resolution: Owner replaced wing nut with proper fastener to the satisfaction of the MI.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 15 June 2020 Resolved

The inspection and maintenance of the vessel’s survival craft shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The vessel did not have a lifesaving maintenance log available for review. The log was created and the inspection was conducted during the annual examination. 46 CFR 185.702 (d)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 June 2020
Resolved 15 June 2020
Resolution: The log was created and the inspection was conducted during the annual examination.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 15 June 2020 Resolved

Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The crew training log was not available for review. The log was created and the training was conducted during the annual examination. 46 CFR 185.420 (c)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 June 2020
Resolved 15 June 2020
Resolution: The log was created and the training was conducted during the annual examination.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Each buoyant apparatus shall be fitted with a life line. Vessel buoyant apparatus life lines deteriorated and pull apart.180.175(d). Replacement lifelines must meet 160.010.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2019
Resolved 26 July 2019
Resolution: Phone reminder mid-June, but due to postponed AHE correction verbally reported but not witnessed until this date.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

All cable and wire must be installed in a manner to avoid chafing and other damage. Control wires over port main diesel melted or smashed together.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2019
Resolved 26 July 2019
Resolution: Phone reminder mid-June, but due to postponed AHE correction verbally reported but not witnessed until this date.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Electical eqiupment on a vessel must be installed to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire. Wire penetration between engine space and main deck not filled.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaces not more than 24" apart. Wire through run in fuel tank room not secured in kind with existing wiring.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard or be made of high strength material, except where it is not subject to damage. Lazarette light in way of access missing cover.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2019
Resolved 26 July 2019
Resolution: Phone reminder mid-June, but due to postponed AHE correction verbally reported but not witnessed until this date.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor

Issued 12 June 2018 Resolved

Wiring on a vessel needs to be in accordance with marine standard. Vessel contains single strand non marine grade cable in Void 6 bilge high water alarm wiring. 46 CFR 183.01-15

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2018
Resolved 15 September 2018
Resolution: Verified proper installation.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door

Issued 11 June 2018 Resolved

A watertight door must be provided for each opening in a deckhouse. Gaskets are worn on all 3 main deck doors. 46 CFR 171.24 (a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 July 2018
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Gaskets were replaced on all three doors.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve

Issued 11 May 2017 Resolved

Vessel's fuel shutoff valves failed to close completely. Vessel must ensure valves close all the way. - 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 June 2017
Resolved 11 May 2017
Resolution: Shutoff valves fixed on the spot.

Casualty record · 1

27 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3926804

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

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.