Research Vessels
R/V Poco Loco
For
nearshore surveys and sampling, vessel support is provided by the R/V Poco Loco A trailered, 24-feet-long, diesel powered vessel, able to
cruise at 20 to 24 kn.
Hydraulic and electric powered winches and davits allow rapid
deployment and recovery of sampling equipment. Radar, color
fathometer, GPS, and plotter provide station location and
tracking.
| Power: | 120hp, 1.7L, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, Mercury Sterndrive Diesel |
| Fuel: | 60 gallon diesel. |
| Cruise Speed: | 20 to 25 kts - depending on deck load. |
| Electrical: | Two deep cycle marine batteries, one 12 volt power source, alt. 600W, 50 Amp. |
| Electronics: | Icom ic-m45A VHF marine radio, Garmin DGPS, model 162 plotter,Furno FLV-600 color sounder,and Furuno model 1622 marine radar. |
| Deck Equipment: | Stainless steel davit with hydraulic powered variable speed line puller and windlass, saltwater wash-down system, and dive ladder. |
| Auxiliary Equipment: | A variety of oceanographic equipment and biological sampling devices are available for rental through MBC including a Sea-Bird water quality profiler, Van Veen grabs, Phleger corers, otter trawl nets, beam trawl nets, bongo nets, etc. |