Vessel Operations : Small Boats
Charter Rates | Contacts | Schedule | Specs
Charter Rates
- Jon Boats: $10.00 and six gallons of fuel is included.
- Fiberglass Boats: $15.00 plus the boat operator pays for the fuel used.
- CMS Licensed Captain Fee: $100.00. Applies to researchers not affiliated with UNCW or UNCW researchers that have not completed the boat operator certification process.
SMALL BOAT RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023:
- Jon Boats: $40/day plus the boat operator pays for the fuel used
- Fiberglass Boats: $50/day plus the boat operator pays for the fuel used
Contacts
To reserve a boat or for information on the boat operator certification process, please contact:
Steve Hall
Research Vessel Captain
5600 Marvin K Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
halls@uncw.edu
910.962.2558
Boat Operator Certification Process
- First Aid/CPR card from a nationally recognized organization
- Proof of completing a recognized boating safety course. This one is free: https://www.boatus.org/northcarolina/
- CMS small boat application and boating history form (provided at time of interview)
- Written test on CMS Safe Boating Operations (provided at time of interview)
Once the paperwork has been completed, the applicant will demonstrate skills like trailering a boat, launching and recovering a boat and on water safety procedures. The applicant should have sufficient experience to demonstrate these skills with limited input from the CMS staff conducting the interview.
Schedule
Specs
|
Boat Name |
Boat Type |
Length |
HP |
Fuel Capacity |
|
Sea Weed |
Jon Boat |
17' |
30 |
6 gal. |
|
Seaside Sparrow |
Jon Boat |
17' |
30 |
6 gal. |
|
Bluefin |
Skiff |
19' |
60 |
18 gal. |
|
Mako |
Skiff |
19' |
90 |
18 gal. |
|
Jaguar Shark |
Skiff |
19' |
115 |
28 gal. |
|
Pompano |
Skiff |
22' |
115 |
28 gal. |
|
Brittlestar |
V-hull |
20' |
150 |
80 gal. |
|
Sea Grass Ranger |
V-hull |
20' |
150 |
80 gal. |
|
Tomtate |
V-hull Cabin |
25' |
225 |
120 gal. |