Cap’n Bert Specifications & Equipment

The Boat:

  • Capacity: 22 passengers & 1 or 2 crew (trip dependent) [During COVID – 12 passangers with 1 or 2 crew)
  • Hull: 1982 solid fiberglass reinforced construction, Peninsula Marine
  • Configuration: Stern trawler with A-Frame transit
  • Classification: Documented U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T passenger  carrying vessel
  • Length overall (LOA): 53 feet
  • Length at waterline (LWL): 49 feet
  • Open deck space: 30′ X 18′
  • Average top speed: 10 knots
  • Main engine: 2018 475 Horsepower Caterpillar Tier 3 Diesel Engine
  • Generator: 2018 Northern Lights 7kw genset (120 and 12 volt output)
  • Enclosed wheelhouse
  • Heated cabin, forward quarters and head
  • Ladder off stern for diving

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Available Equipment & Capabilities:

• Communication: 3 marine VHF radios
• Safety: All U.S. Coast Guard regulation safety gear and full exposure (‘survival’) suits
• Four depth sounders
• Two radars
• Computer charting system
• Three GPSs
• Autopilot
• Compass
• Davits
• Block & tackles
• Lift Bags
• Experience in coastal research, recovery & deployment of AUV’s, ROV’s, Side Scan Sonars, CDT Scans, Core Sampling, and diving
• We are well known for our versatility and ability to adapt our vessel to your specific project needs

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