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SARAH
SARAH is a 1986 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 31 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2026.
Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 July 2026.
- Built
- 1986
- Last inspected
- 9 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2013–2026
Identity
1021249
WDC8129
403763
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-403763
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
The 19 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.6 ft × 13.0 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 24 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMICHAEL POLVERE · FT PIERCE, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1986
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeSail (Distinct Keel)
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portKEY WEST, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it24 - Simplified, Gross Ton
22 - Simplified, Net Ton
22 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 19
9 July 2026
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8434068
8 July 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8440707
13 January 2026
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8295861
10 September 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8231070
14 November 2024
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8034755
4 September 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7992609
10 April 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7909937
16 June 2023
Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7716400
14 June 2023
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7709871
18 October 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7577171
6 September 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7552533
16 September 2021
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7288377
27 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7060026
17 September 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7049108
20 September 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6816398
2 October 2018
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6542889
31 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6430188
3 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6329277
19 September 2016
DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6003961
Deficiency record · 31
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 July 2026
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and
design for propulsion requirements of the hull in
which it is installed and capable of operating at
constant marine load under such requirements
without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel
must prove to marine inspector that no damage to propulsion gear has happened.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
The hydrostatic release for the EPIRB is expired. Replace and mark to expire 2 years from install.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
Provide an updated copy of the company's consortium enrollment list.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
Seal the cable and hose runs in the engine compartment to make the space vapor tight.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
Mark the locations of the fire extinguishers that are not clearly visible.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
Provide current paper copies of the NOAA - ENC for the operating area or install a Class B chart plotter with a minimum screen size of 7.8" x 7.8".
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 November 2024
Resolved
Received report that upon docking, the gear shift cable came out of its sleeve preventing the Captain from shifting the vessel to reverse. The vessel’s bowsprit contacted the dock piling damaging the bowsprit’s lead end. Provide repair proposal and complete repairs prior to carrying passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 November 2024
Resolved
Provide a satisfactory third-party rigging survey prior to carrying passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 November 2024
Resolved
Conduct sea trials with sails raised prior to carrying passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 September 2022
Resolved
Shutoff valves must be fitted in the fuel supply line at the tank connection and manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. Make the shutoff valve operable from outside the machinery space or shield the valve from flames prior to carrying passengers.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 6 September 2022
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: a light to indicate discharge and an audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. Make the light and audible alarm for the Fireboy discharge operable prior to carrying passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
The cutlass bearing is worn to approximately 50% of the groove depth and allowing for movement in the shaft. Replace cutlass bearing.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
Found multiple locations on the deck rail that would not withstand a 200 pound point load. It was determined that the bolts at the base of the stanchions were longer fastened securely to the cap rail. Renew stanchion to cap rail fasteners.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
During the rigging inspection, discovered hairline factures in multiple swage fittings located at the heads of the foremast and mainmast. Renew fittings and tune rigging.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 October 2020
Resolved
Conduct sea trials with sails set prior to credit drydock.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Mount the sternlight horizontally so it shows an arc over the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel. 46 CFR 183.420
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Install a visual alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level in the aft compartment. 46 CFR 182.530(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Replace the second rail course from the bottom throughout the vessel with one of adequate strength. 46 CFR 177.900(g)(iii)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 September 2019
Resolved
Provide a A-II portable fire extinguisher for aft accommodation space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 September 2019
Resolved
Replace (in kind) broken main power circuit breaker for 12volt panel. Breaker switch toggle was broken off.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 20 September 2019
Resolved
Provide port light window on STBD forward accommodation space. Port lights must be in place and ready to be secured in the event of heavy weather.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 September 2019
Resolved
Provide life jacket placard for vest style type I PFD's. Placard shall be posted where its visible to crew and passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Delamination found on the tabbing of the mast step of the foremast.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
centerboard slot forward port side delaminating.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
delamination of keel bottom at midships and back aft
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
turnbuckles on foremast shrouds are corroded and need replacing.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide first aid kit not IAW 46CFR160.041 (ammonia inhalants, aspirin).
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Provide 6 red/6 smoke hand flares distress signals or 12 red flares.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 3 November 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of mid compartment bilge pump.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 19 September 2016
Resolved
Replenish first-aid kit with required contents
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 19 September 2016
Resolved
Renew cutlass bearing
Casualty record · 2
14 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4634109
8 July 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8440707
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.