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Our diverse fleet of vessels is strategically housed in Georgetown, S.C., Conway, S.C., and Little River, S.C. This lineup includes a variety of boats, from aluminum jon boats and fiberglass skiffs ideal for shallow waters to the larger 54-foot aluminum catamaran Coastal Explorer, fully equipped with cutting-edge geophysical survey tools. Available for use by classes, faculty, and graduate students, our fleet is also open for charter by external researchers. For charter inquiries, kindly reach out to Dr. Rich Viso at rviso@coastal.edu. The operation and maintenance of our fleet are entrusted to a team of experienced staff, all holding Captain’s licenses and extensive expertise in marine navigation and safety. If you have any questions about specifications or availability, please reach out to Jamie Phillips at jamie@coastal.edu

R/V COASTAL EXPLORER

 

 

  • Brand: Armstrong Marine
  • Year: 2013
  • Length: 54 ft
  • Beam: 18 ft
  • Draft: 6 ft
  • Power: Twin Cummins 6.7L Diesel 
  • Hull: Aluminum Catamaran
  • Capacity 20 Persons
  • Cruising Speed: 20 kts
  • Range 225 nm
  • Deck Capacity: 8000 lbs
  • Winch 1 - PL8 4390 lb lift
  • Winch 2 - PL2 2000 lb lift

 

R/V COASTAL RESEARCH

 

 

 

  • Brand: Cador Mat Pontoon           
  • Year: 1995
  • Length: 32 ft
  • Beam: 8 ft
  • Draft: 2 ft
  • Power: 150 HP Yamaha 
  • Hull: Fiberglass
  • Capacity 20 Persons
  • Cruising Speed: 20 kts

 

BROOKS MCINTYRE

 

 

 

  • Brand: Bateau
  • Year: 1981
  • Length: 16 ft
  • Beam: 6 ft
  • Draft: 2 ft
  • Power: 115 HP Yamaha                 
  • Hull: Fiberglass
  • Capacity 4 Persons

 

COASTAL SKIFF

 

 

 

  • Brand: Carolina Skiff
  • Year: 2010
  • Length: 19 ft
  • Beam: 6 ft
  • Draft: 2 ft
  • Power: 115 HP Mercury                
  • Hull: Fiberglass
  • Capacity 4 Persons

 

COASTAL RHIB

 

 



  • Brand: Ballistic RHIB
  • Year: 2008
  • Length: 18 ft
  • Beam: 7 ft
  • Draft: 2 ft
  • Power: 90 HP Mercury
  • Hull: Fiberglass/Inflatable Bladder
  • Capacity 4 Persons

 

COASTAL TRACKER

 

 

  • Brand: Grizzly Tracker
  • Year: 2007
  • Length: 18 ft
  • Beam: 6 ft
  • Draft: 1.5 ft
  • Power: 60 HP Yamaha                   
  • Hull: Aluminum
  • Capacity 4 Persons

 

COASTAL POLAR KRAFT

 

 

 

  • Brand: Polar Kraft
  • Year: 2004
  • Length: 16 ft
  • Beam: 6 ft
  • Draft: 1.5 ft
  • Power: 25 HP Yamaha                   
  • Hull: Aluminum
  • Capacity 4 Persons