{"id":157818,"date":"2020-05-29T15:15:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T19:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/?page_id=157818"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:19:07","slug":"small-boats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/administration\/facilities\/small-boats\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Boats"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Small Boats Program<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-53-scaled.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the right research vessel for your project.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/033_Brian_Caccioppoli_1-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Brian Caccioppoli.\" class=\"wp-image-155511\" style=\"width:243px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/033_Brian_Caccioppoli_1-500px.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/033_Brian_Caccioppoli_1-500px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/033_Brian_Caccioppoli_1-500px-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian Caccioppoli, manager of the GSO Small Boats Program.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>URI scientists rely on a number of small research vessels for sampling, tending to deployed equipment, diving operations, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/meet\/brian-caccioppoli\/\">Brian Caccioppoli<\/a> leads the Small Boats Program, which helps to manage GSO&#8217;s smaller research vessels. If you are interested in using one of our small boats, contact Brian at <a href=\"mailto:bcaccioppoli@uri.edu\">bcaccioppoli@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"mailto:mailto:bcaccioppoli@uri.edu\" title=\"\">Contact Brian <\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vessels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The boats below are currently active and ready for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Marlon\">Marlon Jon boat<\/a>, 14\u2019 jon boat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#maritime-skiff\">NorthWind 23<\/a>, 23&#8242; rigid buoyant boat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#redwing\">Lyman Morse 26<\/a>, 26\u2019 aluminum boat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#shanna-rose\">R\/V Warfish<\/a>, 45\u2019 Downeast style lobster boat <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading Marlon\"><strong>Marlon Jon boat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Marlon jon boat is a 14\u2019 flat bottomed welded aluminum hull with a 20 horsepower tiller-operated outboard engine. The flat bottom shape of the hull makes the boat very stable with a very shallow draft, allowing it to carry up to 4 persons or 6xx lbs. It is suitable for inland waters including rivers, lakes and coastal lagoons. The boat has a dedicated Load Rite trailer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Marlon14-2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maritime-skiff\">Northwind 23<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Northwind 23 is a 23\u2019 rigid buoyant boat, with heavy duty welded aluminum construction and a pressurized foam sponson. The heavily built deep vee hull and open center console layout makes for a very seaworthy vessel with a dry ride. The Northwind is scheduled to be repowered with twin 115 horsepower Mercury outboard engines in Spring 2026. The boat features low gunwales, allowing for easy sampling and deployments. The towing bitt and engine guard rail make it useful for net tows, and the boat features a dive ladder for dive operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Northwind23-1-copy-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192177\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"redwing\"><strong>Lyman Morse 26<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Lyman Morse 26 is a 26\u2019 pilothouse style aluminum work boat. Designed by Bill Lincoln of Response Marine, and built by Lyman Morse Metal Fabrication, the hull was specially designed for enhanced stability and handling at rest and at lower speeds, typical of oceanographic sampling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boat is powered by twin 200 horsepower commercial duty Mercury outboard engines. The boat features an aft towing bit and engine guard rail, a starboard dive door with removal ladder, davit with electric winch, starboard side pole-mount system and auxiliary sensor rail mounted above the pilothouse. The pilothouse and cabin spaces are heated, with bench seating and a fold up table, and a portable marine head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two 8D lithium iron phosphate batteries and inverter charger provide 120V power. Garmin multifunction display with GPS, radar, spotlight and ample deck lighting make day or night operations safe in Narragansett Bay and RI coastal waters. The boat has a dedicated Venture trailer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-2000x2000.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/LymanMorse2-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Lyman_Morse1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191372\" style=\"width:473px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Lyman_Morse1.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Lyman_Morse1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Lyman_Morse1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Lyman_Morse1-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Lyman_Morse1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/Lyman_Morse1-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shanna-rose\">R\/V Warfish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>R\/V Warfish is a traditional 45\u2019 Downeast style lobster boat built by Provincial Boats outfitted for coastal oceanographic research. Warfish is named for the man-of-war fish <em>Nomeus gronovii,<\/em> a unique fish that lives within the tentacles of the Portuguese man o\u2019 war. The boat was previously used for shark research, media and conservation. At its new home at URI GSO, R\/V Warfish will serve as a floating classroom for marine science classes and facilitate coastal research throughout Narragansett Bay and the Sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warfish is a USCG designated uninspected oceanographic research vessel and is well outfitted for science with multiple hydraulic winches and cranes, swim platform, dive ladder, observation pulpit and layers of redundancy for added safety and capability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-364x273.jpeg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-1280x960.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-2000x1500.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0651-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0633.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0633-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0633-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0633-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/IMG_0633-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specs\"><strong>Small Boats Specifications<br><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Marlon 14<\/th><th>Northwind 23<\/th><th>Lyman Morse<\/th><th>R\/V Warfish<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td><td>Marlon<\/td><td>Northwind Marine<\/td><td>Lyman Morse Metal Fabrication<\/td><td>Provincial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td>2024<\/td><td>2008<\/td><td>2025<\/td><td>2006<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>14&#8242;<\/td><td>23&#8242;<\/td><td>26&#8242; 6&#8243;<\/td><td>45&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Beam<\/strong><\/td><td>5&#8242; 3&#8243;<\/td><td>8.5&#8242;<\/td><td>8&#8242; 6&#8243;<\/td><td>14.5&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max. Draft<\/strong><\/td><td>0&#8242; 3&#8243; (engine up)<\/td><td>2&#8242; (engines up)<\/td><td>1&#8242; 7&#8243; (engines up)<\/td><td>4&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Displacement<\/strong><\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><td>5,000 lbs<\/td><td>8,100 lbs<\/td><td>~30,000 lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power<\/strong><\/td><td>20 HP Tohatsu tiller outboard<\/td><td>2 x 115 HP Mercury Outboards (New Spring 2026)<\/td><td>2 x 200 HP Mercury Sea Pro Outboards<\/td><td>853 HP Caterpillar C15 main engine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fuel<\/strong><\/td><td>Gasoline<\/td><td>Gasoline<\/td><td>Gasoline<\/td><td>Diesel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fuel Capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>3 gallons<\/td><td>150 gallons<\/td><td>90 gallons<\/td><td>900 gallons (2 x 450 gallons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cruise<\/strong><\/td><td>15 KTS<\/td><td>25 KTS at 3800 RPM<br>40 KTS at 5500 RPM<\/td><td>25 KTS at 3500 RPM, 45 KTS at 5500 RPM<\/td><td>15 KTS at 1700 RPM; 20 KTS at 2300 RPM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><td>500W 120V inverter, automatic bilge pump<\/td><td>Rigid Buoyant Boat with aluminum deep vee hull and foam filled pressurized sponson<br>Center console with windshield<br>Towing bitt<br>Dive ladder<br>New aluminum dual-axle trailer<\/td><td>&#8220;Davit with electric winch<br>Removable dive door &amp; dive ladder<br>1 portable marine head<br>Raw water washdown&#8221;<\/td><td>Pilothouse with 4 bunk v-berth and second starboard helm station<br>16 passenger Viking inflatable life raft<br>250-gallon freshwater tank with water maker capabilities<br>1 marine head and shower<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Electronics<\/strong><\/td><td>Garmin Echomap depth finder<\/td><td>Garmin UHD2 73cv&#8221; Echomap Multifunction Display<br>Garmin Clear Vu sonar<br>Furuno GPS<br>VHF Radio<br>1100 GPM Automatic Bilge Pump<\/td><td>&#8220;Chartplotter: Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv<br>Radar: Garmin GMR 18xHD<br>Transducer: Airmar SS60 thru-hull<br>Lighting: Spot light, deck flood lights, cabin lighting (red\/white)<br>Compass: Ritchie 5&#8243;&#8221;<br>Heater: Eberspacher diesel heater with 3 gallon diesel tank<br>(2) 300 AH 8D Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries with 2000W Xantrax 120V inverter charger<br>(2) Standar Horizon VHF radios<br>(2) 1100 GPH bilge pumps&#8221;<\/td><td>17 KW Northern Lights generator<br>9 KW Panda generator<br>(2) Sea Keeper 9 stablizers<br>Bow thruster<br>(4) Garmin Multifunction Displays with GMR 434 4kW 4&#8242; open-array radar and side and bottom imaging sonar<br>Ritchie Compass<br>(2) Standard Horizon VHF radios with AIS<br>Starlink ready<br>AIS and Iridium transmitters<br>Autopilot: Robertson\/Simrad AP-35<br>EPIRB: ACR\/SAT-2406 with Hydro-Fix hydrostatic-release<br>FLIR camera<br>(2) 1100 GPM Automatic Bilge Pumps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hydraulics<\/strong><\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><td>Heavy duty stern crane with hydraulic winch<br>Heavy duty davit with hydraulic winch and pot hauler on portside<br>Dive door starboard side<br>Large swim platform and dive ladder at the transom<br>Large stern observation pulpit<br>Bait refrigerators<br>High intensity deck lighting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Small Boats Rates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Marlon 14<\/th><th>Northwind<\/th><th>Lyman Morse<\/th><th>Warfish<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Half Day, no captain<\/td><td>$56<\/td><td>$252<\/td><td>$252<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Day, no captain<\/td><td>$91<\/td><td>$418<\/td><td>$418<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Half Day, with captain<\/td><td>$254<\/td><td>$450<\/td><td>$450<\/td><td>$1,418<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Day, with captain<\/td><td>$289<\/td><td>$616<\/td><td>$616<\/td><td>$2,835<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">* Boats are available for research charters by outside groups, please contact Brian for charter rates and availability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do we use our small boats?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"186706\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/1-11.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supporting R\/V Endeavor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"186707\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/2-11.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maintaining equipment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"186709\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/4-6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collaborative research<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"186710\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/5-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Classes, labs &amp; research for students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"186711\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/6-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">R&amp;D charters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"186712\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/7-5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/7-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/916\/7-5-300x300.jpg 300w, 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4-day introductory boating safety and survival skills training course. The course is a professional boating standard designed to train scientists how to use small power boats for scientific missions. The foundational knowledge and skills learned in the MOTC include navigation rules, federal and state boating law, boat handling, seamanship, trailering a boat and self-rescue, emergency, and survival techniques. The MOTC is accepted by the US Department Of Interior, NOAA and other SBSA-member institutions. The course utilizes the URI Narragansett Bay Campus, URI Tootell Aquatic Center and URI Allen Harbor Facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOTC is offered on an annual basis, typically at the conclusion of Spring semester.&nbsp; Please contact Brian Caccioppoli for more details and coming courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/scientificboating.org\/\" title=\"\">SBSA Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/uri.bloop-web.com\/login\" title=\"\">Bloop vessel management software<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the right research vessel for your project. URI scientists rely on a number of small research vessels for sampling, tending to deployed equipment, diving operations, and more. Brian Caccioppoli leads the Small Boats Program, which helps to manage GSO&#8217;s smaller research vessels. 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