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REEL FUN
REEL FUN is a 1973 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 43 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2013.
Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 January 2026.
- Built
- 1973
- Last inspected
- 27 January 2026
- Documentation
- Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 43 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2010–2013
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
27 January 2026
Deficiencies
43 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
547277
WDK3220
53850
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-53850
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.6 ft × 18.5 ft × 6.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 57 / net 38
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHIDALGO CEDAR CORP · MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portOCEAN CITY, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it57 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
38 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
38 - 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 · 23
27 January 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8299426
15 January 2026
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8296730
9 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8108081
11 October 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8017722
11 March 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7877391
22 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7852608
10 January 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7847810
16 August 2023
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7769636
27 April 2023
In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7677376
7 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7668512
24 May 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7458333
1 March 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7403448
21 January 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7363089
18 December 2020
Special Consideration
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7113832
7 December 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7108103
4 February 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6901885
10 December 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6870215
3 September 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6802811
16 January 2019
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6605234
14 November 2018
In-Service Inspection · Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6580888
23 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6573525
23 April 2018
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6402619
13 June 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5906840
Deficiency record · 43
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 28 April 2026
No resolution recorded
Glass and other glazing material used in windows accessible to passengers and crew must be of material that will not break into dangerous fragments if fractured. 03 fwd bridge windows found to have cracks. o/o shall provide repair proposal to replace windows to the satisfaction of MI no later than September 30th 2026. For vessel to continue operation, Owner must restrict passengers from being around bridge windows.
Prior to September 30, 2026
46CFR 177.1010
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
Where the amount of carbon dioxide...such an extinguisher may be used...Vessel was unable to test heat detection in E/R as required by special consideration. MI must witness heat detection test.
46 181.400 CFR (b)(5)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
Except when in the judgment of the cognizant OCMI...The emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel. Vessel’s emergency instructions do not include how and when to use the extinguishing system IAW the vessel’s special consideration. Update emergency instructions and post at the operating station.
46 CFR 185.510 (b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in Subchapter S of this Chapter. Open penetrations on the port and stbd side wire runs on aft bulkhead . Seal penetrations to comply with stability letter to the satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 177.13-1
Old T
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section... Overhead on stbd side of generator space has open access to inside the stbd forward bench in accommodation. Seal opening to the satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 182.35-1
Old T
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. Multiple dead end wires were found inside battery charger on aft wall of generator room. Remove or terminate wires to the satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 183.01-15
Old T
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. Wiring boxes for the port and starboard keel cooler expansion tank gauges had loose wires. Provide appropriate clamps for boxes to ensure wiring cannot be disconnected to the satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 183.01-15
Old T
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
Water for cooling the exhaust pipe …. The water must pass through the entire length of the exhaust pipe. Port and starboard flexible hoses attached to both sides of muffler in lazzarette had small leaks. Determine and secure source of leaks to the satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 182.15-15(b)(2)
Old T
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
Vessels shall be inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter.... Port rudder has a small leak. Determine cause and repair prior to dry dock credit.
46 CFR 176.25-1(a)
Old T
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 April 2025
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. Vessel did not have COI posted in a conspicuous area.
46 CFR 176.302
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 9 April 2025
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. Vessels max allowable passengers on upper deck was painted over and not visible.
46 CFR 185.602(g)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 11 March 2024
Resolved
The construction, arrangement and equipment of all vessels shall be acceptable to the cognizant officer in charge, marine inspector.
The previously identified crack in the support beam located in the #2 (forward storage) compartment has been satisfactory temporarly repaird.
Permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector must be made prior to next credit dry dock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
THE CONSTRUCTION, ARRANGEMENT AND EQUIPMENT OF ALL VESSELS SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO THE COGNIZANT OFFICER IN CHARGE, MARINE INSPECTION.
MARINE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED CRACK IN SUPPORT BEAM LOCATED IN THE #2 (FORWARD STORAGE) COMPARTMENT ON THE STARBOARD AFT OVERHEAD.
VESSEL IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REPAIR PLAN PROPOSAL IAW NVIC 07-95 FOR APPROVAL. WORK CANNOT START UNTIL REPAIR PLAN IS APPROVED.
46 CFR OLD "T" 176.01-10(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Vessel's owner did not have servicing records on board for fire equipment. Vessel must provide satisfactory evidence of required servicing to marine inspector for rectification.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Vessel's owner could not provide monthly EPIRB test logs. Vessel must provide documentation to marine inspector for rectification.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 21 January 2022
Resolved
Medical Certificates issued to all other mariners will be issued for a maximum period of 5 years. O/O medical certificate expired in 2020.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 21 January 2022
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route in cold water must be provided with inflatable buoyant apparatus of aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on board.
Life floats can be substituted for IBA's. Vessel was having 01 lifefloat serviced and therefore missing. Reducing total persons allowed onboard to 40, due to the lifefloats on board on cold water operations being 100%.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 January 2022
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules.
Vessel has an uninstalled anchor light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 21 January 2022
Resolved
The operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more shall carry on board and maintain for ready ref.
a copy of the Inland Rules. Vessel was missing Inland Navigation Rules
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 21 January 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication. Vessel was missing U.S. Coast Pilot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 January 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with 161.012 in subchapter Q. Vessel was missing lights on 43 lifejackets.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 January 2022
Resolved
USCG was not notified regarding rectification of 05 deficiencies that were issued on 21JAN2022, which were due on Sunday, 20FEB2022. Owner/operator did not asked for an extension. Contact USCG Sector Delaware Bay when the rectification of the deficiencies can be reviewed by a Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2020
Resolved
38 of 108 PFDs were found without lights. All PFDs on vessels with an oceans route need to be provided with appropriate lights. PFDs without lights shall be stowed on upper deck and remain inaccessible to passengers and ensure 56 PFDs with lights are accessible to passengers while operating on an Oceans Route.. 46 CFR 180.75
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 December 2020
Resolved
Port and starboard rudder post were observed leaking consistently while underway. Tighten or replace packing as needed. 46 CFR 176.814.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 7 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel is not equipped with a warning device to indicate failure of water flow to the exhaust cooling system. Install a warning device with an audio and visual alarm at the operating station. 46 CFR 182.15-15(b)(5) (OLD T)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 December 2020
Resolved
4/0 AWG wire in port battery bank in generator room is installed with a fitting designed for a smaller wire gauge. Replace with a fitting designed for 4/0 AWG. 46 CFR 183.05-50 (OLD T)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 December 2020
Resolved
Starboard emergency fuel shut off valve was weeping fuel. Repair /replace valve. 46 CFR 182.15-40(b)(3)(OLD T)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 4 February 2020
Resolved
Seal cable penetrations between laz and engine room.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 4 February 2020
Resolved
Replace broken hatch cover for forepeak. Hatch is allowing water ingress.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 4 February 2020
Resolved
Replace CO2 system following servicing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
repair and make functional forepeak bilge piping arrangement. Unable to pump out space. 46 CFR 182.25-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
Repair leaking coolant head tank in space fwd of accommodation space. 46 CFR 182.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
Remove extension cords and provide plans for permanent wiring, if desired. 46 CFR 183.10-20(a)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
Repair open ground in electrical outlet circuit for aft port side of accommodation space. 46 CFR 183.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
Repair outside overhead light, port side, fwd, outside of accommodation space 46 CFR 183.01-5
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
removed 01 life jacket from service, vessel has sufficient quantity to comply with COI. Lifejacket had tear around neck hole. 46 CFR 180.71
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
Repair or replace leaking valve on generator cooling line at "T" elbow in #3 space. prior to completed dry dock 46 CFR 182.01-5
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 December 2019
Resolved
Replace or remove for inspection the port fuel tank fill hose flexible connection. The hose appears to be collapsed or creased from external inspection. Prior to completed dry dock. 46 CFR 182.20-30(d)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Replace anchor light.
46 CFR 183.420
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 13 June 2018
Resolved
07113 Install hydrants for fire pump so that a 50' hose can reach every point on the boat. Vessel is limited to 49 passengers until installed. 46 CFR "Old T" 181.10-1
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
JD02: Vessel must prove VHF radio DSC capable.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
Vessel must replace retro tape on 05 adult lifejackets. Passenger count is reduced to 102.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
Vessel must replace grab line on life ring
Casualty record · 4
14 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3795488
18 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3802605
29 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · 1 injured · activity 4456224
5 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4647895
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.
Recorded names · 1
NORTH STAR (2010–2013). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.