Small but mighty vessels enabling cost-effective coastal research and industry development

Our fleet of Transport Canada registered and compliant work boats

Image

The (mighty) Puffin

The Puffin is a Rosborough RF-18 built in Nova Scotia circa 1985.

  • Length: 5.5 m (18 ft)
  • Beam: 2.25 m
  • Depth: 0.3 m
  • Top speed: 30 knots
  • Cruising speed: 15 to 20 knots
  • Engine: 90 Hp outboard Yamaha
  • Integrated pole mount, towing bollard, and winch
  • Independent clean power system for oceanographic equipment
  • Dry cuddy space for gear and electronics
Image

Grand Adventure

The Grand Adventure is a Rosborough 28 mould built in Newfoundland circa 1985

  • Length: 8.5 m (28 ft)
  • Beam: 3.0 m
  • Depth: 0.9 m
  • Top speed: 10 knots
  • Cruising speed: 8 knots
  • Engine: 135 Hp inboard John Deere diesel
  • Boom pole with hydraulic winch
  • Davit pole with hydraulic lobster hauler
  • Integrated pole mount and stern platform
  • Independent clean power system for oceanographic equipment
  • Dry cuddy space for gear and electronics
Image

Hurricane 733

The Hurricane 733 is an ex-Coast Guard Zodiac.

  • Length: 7.33 m (24 ft)
  • Beam: 2.74 m
  • Depth: 0.3 m
  • Top speed: 40 knots
  • Cruising speed: 20 to 25 knots
  • Engine: Twin 150 Hp outboard Evinrude
  • Towing bollards at bow and stern