Small Boat Fleet

VIP  In Liu of Diamonds

A 27-ft “walkaround” VIP Cruiser powered by a 260 hp inboard/outdrive, capable of bay work and offshore work in good weather. It has a v-berth, galley, head and canvas enclosures. Maximum capacity: 8 people or 1,200 lbs.

Shearwater

A 26-ft “landing craft” with a 150 hp outboard engine. It can carry an All Terrain Vehicle and gear or up to 14 people. Maximum carrying capacity: 2,600 lbs.

 Caesar Kleberg

A 24-ft Jefferson skiff powered by a 260 hp OMC Cobra Inboard/Outdrive. It may be equipped with a “C” frame and cathead for lifting net or gear. Maximum capacity: 8 people or 1,480 lbs.

Dr. Cleo

A 22-ft Boston Whaler center console with a 200 hp Mercury Optimax outboard engine. It is fully equipped with electronics and has a T-top. Suitable for bay and offshore (in calm weather) work, it has a capacity of 9 people or 1,650 lbs.

Beachcomber

An 18-ft custom “air-boat” powered by a high performance 454 cu. in. Chevy engine. It is used for ultra shallow research and delta/marsh work. Maximum capacity: 6 people or 1,110 lbs.

Jet-Air

An 18-ft center console flat bottom skiff with an 80 hp outboard with a “water-jet” drive for shallow water operation. It has a large fuel capacity and can carry up to 5 people or 925 lbs.

Lowe

An 18-ft aluminum “John boat” powered by a 45 hp outboard. Its large deck is suitable for working various gill nets, etc. Maximum capacity: 8 people or 1,085 lbs.

Montauk

A 17-ft center console Boston Whaler with a 110 hp outboard motor. Maximum capacity: 5 people or 925 lbs.

Big Whaler

A 16-ft center console Boston Whaler with a 70 hp outboard. Maximum capacity: 5 people or 925 lbs.

Little Whaler

A 13-ft Boston Whaler with console, powered by a small outboard engine. Maximum capacity: 4 people or 600 lbs.