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.
