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Small Boat Fleet

Our small boats -- ranging in size from 12 ft to 28 ft -- are well-suited for working along the coast & shallow bays of the NE Gulf of Mexico. The Calcutta, Twin-Vee, and Dusky can operate outside of the barrier islands while the other vessels are best suited for nearshore work. All our boats have Yamaha engines and are equipped with USCG approved and required safety devices, VHF radios, GPS, and depth-sounding devices. The Zodiak can ride offshore on the R/V APALACHEE.

Check for availability on our RESERVATION CALENDAR before filling out the RESERVATION FORM. Click here for rates.  For more information regarding operating requirements for small boats, please click here.

Note:  All boat reservations require a FLOAT PLAN before the boat can be checked out. There are three different plans: (1) FLOAT PLAN 1 - Onsite: FSUCML boats launched at the marine lab are operated onsite in waters inland of Dog Island;  (2) FLOAT PLAN 2 - Offshore/Offsite:  FSUCML boat that are trailered offsite, operated offshore, or both.  (3) Float Plan 3 - FSUCML faculty, staff or students using a non-FSU boat.  -These forms can be filled out online, downloaded to your device, and then printed out for signatures. Have questions? Call (850) 645 - 3474

Garmin Inreach Quick Guide PDF

Hernnkind Pontoon Boat

Max Capacity - 18 people (14 passengers, 2 Crew, 1 Captain, 1 Deckhand)

Boat Length - 30 feet

Beam - 10 feet

Draft 18 inches

Marcus 2 Pontoon Boat

Max Capacity - 18 people (14 passengers, 2 Crew, 1 Captain, 1 Deckhand)

Boat Length - 30 feet

Beam - 10 feet

Draft 18 inches

The "Barge"

Two 40 Evinrude E-Techs Engines

Max Capacity - 5 people

Max Weight - 1800 lbs. 

Boat Length -  19.8 feet

Beam - 8.6 feet

Draft 12 inches

Electronics - GT56 UHD transducer with Garmin unit set up for side scan 
Dual axle trailer

28' Beachcat Pontoon

90-hp outboard

Max Capacity - 16

Max Weight (people & gear) - 2400 lbs.

Draft 20 inches

Handheld GPS units available

Requires FSUCML Marine Ops-approved boat captain

26' Calcutta

Two 115-hp outboards

Max Capacity - 10

Max Weight (people & gear) - 2400 lbs.

Draft 13 inches

GARMIN GPS map, 4212 SONAR & GPS unit

Requires FSUCML Marine Ops-approved boat captain

28' Twin Vee

Two 150-hp outboards

Max Capacity - 8

Max Weight (people & gear) - 2000 lbs.

Draft 18 inches

Lowrance HDS12 SI, SONAR, GPS unit

Requires FSUCML Marine Ops-approved boat captain

23' Skeeter SX230 Bay Boat

250-hp outboard

Max Capacity - 8

Max Weight (people & gear) - 1910 lbs.

Draft 10 inches

Helix GPS unit

Primarily for use in Apalachicola Bay System

Requires FSUCML Marine Ops-approved boat captain

19' Dusky

115-hp outboard

Max Capacity - 5

Max Weight (people & gear) - 1500 lbs.

Draft 20 inches

Hummingbird SONAR, GPS unit

Requires FSUCML Marine Ops-approved boat captain

18' Sea Oats

75-hp Yahama four stroke 

Max Capacity - 5

Max Weight (people & gear) - 1600 lbs.

8 foot beam, draft 8 inches

GARMIN ECHOMAP UHD 73sv

Duel axle aluminum trailer

Requires FSUCML Marine Ops-approved boat captain

16' Carolina Skiff

25-hp outboard

Max Capacity - 3

Max Weight (people & gear) - 600 lbs.

Draft 8 inches

Handheld GPS units available

20' Silver Wave Pontoon

50-hp outboard

Max Capacity - 

Max Weight (people & gear) -  lbs.

Draft 12 inches

Handheld GPS units available

12' Kayaks (N = 8)

Kayak Fleet consists of three tandem and five single person kayaks

Paddles and life vests are supplied

Kayak Trailer Available

Handheld GPS unit available

 


Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM