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SPIRIT OF AMERICA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SPIRIT OF AMERICA is a 1995 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2025, along with 24 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2025.

Built
1995
Last inspected
5 May 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
15
Deficiencies
24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 5 May 2025
Recorded inspections15
…physical examinations13
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 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

US Official No.
1031021
IMO number
—
Call sign
—
MISLE id
422024
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-422024

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)48.0 ft × 28.0 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 15 / net 15
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderOFFSHORE CATAMARANS INC · N PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1995
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeSail (Faired Keel)
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portBRANSON, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 15 July 2025 · expires 31 July 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 it15 - Simplified, Gross Ton
15 - 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.
Vessel history report

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 15

5 May 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8129192
25 March 2025 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8097159
25 March 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7884447
16 July 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · STATION ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7746681
26 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7679010
29 March 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401907
30 March 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7135209
23 June 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6985998
2 March 2020 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6918886
19 April 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6665957
23 March 2018 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6389074
5 June 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6166671
26 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6174758
10 April 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6121264
28 March 2016 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5841951

Deficiency record · 24

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 25 March 2025 Resolved
Each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. The max passenger marking on the netting need replacement.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new markings.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 March 2025 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Add markings to both fuel shutoff valves.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new fuel shutoff labels.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 25 March 2025 Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Post new life jacket donning instructions.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Received picture of new life jacket donning instructions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 March 2025 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Remove dead end wire under helm.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Received picture of wiring under helm, with dead end wires removed or terminated properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 25 March 2024 Resolved
At each inspection for certification, the owner/operator shall have the vessel ready for inspection of the condition of the standing and running rigging. The inspection revealed wires in the eye of the outhaul line on the boom were frayed. Repair/renew within 30 days.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 April 2024
Resolution: Received photos of newly installed outhaul line.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
Mast has missing cover plate on PORT side which could allow water to enter mast. Cover the opening to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 April 2021
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
Sail rail guides have separated from main mast; secure sail rail guides to mast to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 April 2021
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
Fore stay bridle lower shackle has incorrect pin, replace and mouse to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 April 2021
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 June 2020 Resolved
Attach float light to ring life buoy as per stated site. 46 CFR 180.70
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2020
Resolved 17 July 2020
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 June 2020 Resolved
Ensure all battery connections are made by permanant means (nuts not wing nuts).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2020
Resolved 17 July 2020
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 June 2020 Resolved
Check all rigging hardware and secure with mousing wire as appropriate (shackles, turn buckles etc).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 July 2020
Resolved 17 July 2020
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Inspection found Ports side batteries had wing nuts on the terminals. Replace wing nuts with nuts on battery terminals.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
Inspection found PORT and STBD side rudders posts loose. Prove to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector that the bearings are within manufacture tolerance and/or correct assembly.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
STBD side engine mounting hardware was found loose. Correct hardware to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
PORT side upper engine supporting D-ring backing bracket was pulling through the stern transom. Provide repair proposal to the Marine Inspector to original and final repairs to the the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
PORT and STBD side corners of the stern hull bottom transverse support beam has wood rot and de-lamination. Provide repair proposal to marine inspector and make proper repairs to original.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
Center line longitudinal support beam aft area is showing de-lamination. Make proper repairs to damaged area to original.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
PORT side quarter outboard hull upper area had crack in the gelcoat which penetrated into the fiberglass fabric. Provide repair propose to the marine inspector and make final repairs to the satisfaction of the marine inspector
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 19 April 2018 Resolved
11 11199 - Ring buoy was not properly labeled with vessel name.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Ring buoy properly labeled with vessel name.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 19 April 2018 Resolved
05 05199 - Post Emergency Broadcast Instructions near radio installation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Emergency broadcast instructions posted.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 19 April 2018 Resolved
07 07108 - Provide 3 fire buckets of proper size, properly stenciled, and outfitted with lanyards for retrieval.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Three fire buckets placen on board vessel.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 19 April 2018 Resolved
11 11199 - Provide lifejacket donning instructions on starboard side stowage box.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Donning instructions placed in starboard side stowage box.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 9 May 2017 Resolved
Grab line attached to throwable life ring buoy was beginning to show signs of dry rot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2017
Resolved 5 June 2017
Resolution: Received phone call from [name withheld] that this life ring buoy has been replaced.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 7 April 2016 Resolved
Prove receipt of one missing orange hand flare (or substitute red flare)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Received confirmation of purchase of missing flare.

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.