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Specifications

  • Fiberglass hull
  • Twin screw
  • Diesel-power
  • Builder: Stapleton Boat Yard, Homestead, Florida
  • Launch date: August 1982
  • Endorsements: Coastwise, Fishery, Registry, Recreation
  • Accommodations: 6 berths
  • Crew: 2-3, depending on mission
  • Endurance: Approximately 10 days

Electronics

  • 1 Raymarine HSB2 4kw color radar
  • 1 Raymarine L760 color sounder (50/200k)
  • 2 Icom VHF
  • 1 Raymarine WAAS GPS
  • 1 Sitex VHF radio direction finder
  • 1 Techcomm TC-5025A radio direction finder 800-2000 Mhz
  • 4 Motorola 3 watt handheld radios
  • Loud hailer system in pilot house
  • Simrad Robertson AP-21 AutoPilot
  • RayTech (Raymarine) integrated navigation software package integrates weather reports with vector and raster charts, radar overlays, and depth sounding on PC
  • EMS Satcomm Storm M4 Inmarsat terminal. Provides voice, facsimilie, low speed data, highspeed data to 64 Kbs and MPDS service for full range of communication while underway.
  • Inmarsat D+ terminal with Satamantics ITA-100
  • Provides SMS and position reports

Principal characteristics

  • Length, molded: 62'
  • Length, LOA: 65'
  • Beam, molded: 19'-0"
  • Draft, amidships: 4'-0"
  • Fuel capacity (approx.): 2800 gallons
  • Maximum speed (calculated): 10 knots
  • Maximum height (approx.): 34'
  • Minimum height (antennas low): 30'-0"
  • Minimum speed: 1 knot
  • Gross regulatory tonnage: 77
  • Fresh water capacity: 500 gallons

Machinery

  • Main engines: 2 Detroit Diesel
  • Bow thruster: Vetus BOW 22024, 15 HP, 488 lb/p thrust coupled to separate 24VDC supply (147 HP @ 2150 RPM) 12" reversible prop.
  • Isuzu 12 kW 110-220 VAC

Equipment

  • Starboard: Quick Lift hydraulic davit 8' reach with heavy duty winch with 50' of ¼" wire. Full pull of 1500 lbs. Working capacity to launch and recover an R.I.B./R.O.V. 1000 lbs.
  • Port: Goose Neck Davit with captsan 500 lb. capacity, 10' reach
  • Communications: Cellular phone, satellite voice and data transmission at 64 kbs, SSB, VHF, computer networked with shore-side internet connectivity, 802.11 @ 10 Mb/s
  • 13' R.I.B. with 15hp OB

Science capability

  • Science mission payload is approximately 12 tons
  • Science vans up to 16' in length can be accommodated
  • Data transmission and storage to be accommodated
  • Interior of vessel is air conditioned approx. 1100 sq.ft.
  • Work deck (02 Deck) is approx. 250 sq.ft. Open 476 sq.ft. total
  • Upper deck (03 Deck) is approx. 100 sq.ft.
  • Lab area (Salon on O2)

The R/V Discovery is a 65' Stapleton, designed and well-suited for coastal research and dive operations ranging from day trips to extended cruises. The R/V Discovery's captains and crew have extensive experience in coastal research and dive operations working primarily on the East Coast.

With the R/V Discovery's modern navigation equipment, multiple lifting davits, and spacious deck, she has become a favorite amongst the commercial marine work force. Along with her deck attributes she has 3 comfortable staterooms and large salon for lab space and a full galley. With the precise positioning capabilities of the R/V Discovery, it is most advantageous for diving and research when deploying ROVs, AUVs, buoys, cable, and communication profiling.

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