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Small Vessel Fleet

R/V Challenger

Manufacturer: Boston Whaler
Length:  25'
Beam:  8'
Draft:  16''
Propulsion:  Twin 150 HP outboards
Cruising speed:  30 knots @ 4000 rpm
Cruising range:  170 miles
Fuel consumption:  24 gph @ cruising speed
Maximum Load Capacity:
     3035 lbs., including occupants

Electrical:
Honda 5 KW generator (bow mounted upon request)800 watt inverter120 VAC receptacles in cabin and pilothouse

  Cabin Pilot House Cockpit
Width 65" 62" 78"
Length 57" 35" 120"
Headroom 60" 75"  



R/V Skiff

Manufacturer: ????????
Length:  16' 7"
Beam:  6' 2"
Draft:  2' 6" (motor down)
Propulsion:  70 HP outboard
Cruising speed:  22 knots
Cruising range:  45 miles
Fuel consumption: 6.0 gph @ cruising speed
Maximum Load Capacity: 1300 lbs.


R/V Tautog

Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff, Inc.
Length:  19'
Beam:  6'
Draft:  2' (motor down)
Propulsion:  25 HP outboard
Cruising speed:  12 knots
Cruising range:  60 miles
Fuel consumption: 0.9 gph @ cruising speed
Maximum Load Capacity: 1200 lbs.

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