Please request the small boats five (5) business days in advance.
R/V Riptide
Length: 23ft
Beam: 8'
Draft: 3ft
Capacity: 6 People + Operator
Fiberglass Hull
Engine: 225hp (2stroke) Mercury Outboard
Basic Electronics: VHF Radio and 12volt Inverter, Mag. Compass, Furuno 1621 Mark2 Radar, 998C SI Combo (Chart Plotter, Depth Sounder, Sidescan Sonar)
J-Frame W/12volt Capstan, small Fantail for work place
Portable Toilet: To be emptied upon return
Capabilities: Research & Class Room Projects; including compact CTDs, small Plankton Tows and Benthic Grabs
Area of Operations: Rivers & Harbors; Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean weather depending
Inside Rate
Daily Rate: $225 per day + fuel at pump price
Outside Rate
Daily Rate: $1,000 per day (Includes boat, fuel and captain)
Must hold 6 pack OUPV license or be approved by the department to operate vessel.
Carolina Skiff
Hop, Skiff and a Jump
Length:16ft
Beam: 5'
Draft: 18"
Capacity: 4 People
Fiberglass Hull
Engine: 40hp (4 stroke) Yamaha Outboard
Capabilities: Small Research & Class Room Projects.
Area of Operations: Restricted to Rivers & Harbors.
Inside Rate
Basic Rate: $50 per day
ODU operator: $32.50 per hour
Fuel: Fuel at pump price
Outside Rate
Basic Rate: $100 per day
ODU operator (required): $32.50 per hour
Fuel: Fuel at pump price
R/V Littorina
Length: 24ft
Beam: 7-1/2ft
Draft: 2-1/2ft
Capacity: 18 persons/2500lbs
Fiberglass Hull
Engine: Yamaha V Max 115hp 4 stroke
J-Frame w/12volt capstan
Capabilities: Research and classroom projects, compact CTD's, plankton tows and benthic grabs.
Areas of operation: Chesapeake Bay and tributaries
20 gallon fuel capacity
Inside Rate
Basic Rate: $75 per day
ODU Operator: $32.50 per hour
Fuel: Fuel at pump price
Outside Rate
Basic Rate: Please contact Jason Jakovenko for rates
ODU Operator (required): $32.50 per hour
Fuel: Fuel at pump price
End-of-Voyage Responsibilities
- Secure boat at dock or on trailer.
- Tilt outboard motor (up-position).
- Turn all electronic equipment OFF.
- Leave both (2) bilge pump switches in the AUTO position.
- Cut battery switch to the OFF position.
- Empty portable toilet & flush out with fresh water.
- Remove all trash and coil anchor & dock lines.
- Remove all gear from the boat unless project is continued next day.
- Report any repairs, operational problems or boat deficiencies to Marine Support Facilities Staff.
- Return the boat key and any portable radios, etc to the MSF staff.