Research / Ferry Vessels

Fisheries Boat

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fisheries Research Vessel

General Characteristics

Specification Details
Length Overall 55′
Displacement 69,500 lb lightship; 74,400 lb fully loaded
Beam Overall 5′ 9.5″
Hull Depth 5′ 2″
Speed 10 knots
Certification Uninspected public vessel

 

Project Overview

This research vessel was built for operations on the exposed waters of the Great Lakes. It features a steel hull and aluminum wheelhouse, with propulsion provided by a single John Deere diesel engine and a 370-gallon fuel capacity. The vessel has no onboard generator; AC power is supplied through an inverter. Equipment includes a full electronic navigation suite, bow thruster, A-frame, winches, fishing gear for scientific operations, a life raft, and other required lifesaving equipment.

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