The MV R&R
MV R&R is a custom built 48' Chesapeake and is well equipped for coastal research along with personnel movement ranging from day trips to extended cruises up and down the eastern seaboard.
The MV R&R is well equipped to support research, dive tending, and deployment of ROV's, bottom sensors, and Helix moorings. Currently outfitted davits capable of a 1500 lb. lifting capacity, open deck and open deck space of 17' x 25'.
Specifications:
Machinery and Deck Equipment:
Deck Space
- Main Deck: 17'x25' (425 sq. ft.)
- Fly Bridge: 16'x16' (256 sq. ft.)
Mid Transom Davit
- Power In & Out Winch: 1500 lb. capacity
- Free Spool & Planetary Clutch Brakes
Side Mount Davit
- Hand Crank Winch 350 lb. Capacity
- Dive Ladder
- Fresh & Saltwater Wash Down
- Chain Hoist
- Block & Tackles
- 3 Point Anchor Capability
- (3) Steering Stations Main Cabin/Aft Deck/Fly Bridge
- 11' Inflatable 8 HP OB
- Main Deck Payload Capacity: 7840 lbs.
Two-ton A-frame with winch & slip ring
Engines
- Main Engines: (2)3208 Cats - 435 HP each
- Gen-Set: Isuzu 6.3 KW
- Trolling Valve Port Engine
LOA: 48'
- Height: 25'
- Draft: 4' 6"
- Fuel Capacity: 400 Gallons
- Range @ Cruising Speed: 18 Knots 240 NM @ 30 GPH
- Beam: 18'
- Weight: 25 Gross Tons
Electronics
- 36 Mile Furuno Radar
- Furuno Chart Plotter
- Furuno Color Depth/Speed/H20/H20 Temp (50/200k)
- Hand Held GPS/VHF
- Standard Horizon VHF
- (2) Remote Spot Lights
- (2) Loud Hailer & Intercom Systems
- 110 Outlets throughout Vessel