R/V Capricorn

The R/V Capricorn - a newly renovated and equipped vessel available for use in coastal research, teaching, and public service. The vessel is a 1980 Defender Yacht that can accommodate up to 25 passengers and crew. The cabin provides space for laboratory instrumentation, as well as facilities for navigation, communication, and living aboard.

Specifications:

• GM 60 series Detroit Deisel, 625 hp turbo charged
• 8 Kw generator, Kohler, 110-240 ac
• DC to AC Inverter
• Hydraulic winch with "A" frame and new cables, lifting cap. 2000 lbs, 45-90 degrees
• 16' wide and 48' long (LOA)
• Draft: 4.5- 5 ft.
• Reserve fuel tanks, hold up to 2600 gallons
• Cruising speed: 18 mph
• Top speed: 21.5 mph
• Hydraulic trim tabs
• 370 gallons fresh water
• Furuno radar, 2-24 miles

Navigation & Communication:

• Furuno color scope, 10-1500 ft
• Auto-pilot
• VHF ship/ shore
• Cell phone
• Northstar GPS
• Loran

Equipment:

• Gas stove
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Storage below
• 62 µm plankton net
• Wash down hoses
• 35 ft trawl
• AC/ Heat
• Experienced crew

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Effective July 1, 2007, charges for the R/V Capricorn will be as follows: 

For UNC-Chapel Hill research and class users:

$100 per hour for weekday trips of up to 8 hours

$125 per hour for overtime (weekdays over 8 hours; Saturdays, holidays)

For non - UNC-Chapel Hill users:

$125 per hour for weekday trips of up to 8 hours

$150 per hour for overtime (weekdays over 8 hours; Saturdays, holidays)

IN ADDITION, ALL USERS WILL BE CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:

Preparation and clean up fee: $80
Capricorn fuel usage: at cost
Additional required personnel overtime: at cost
(2nd Mate as required by law and any additional personnel.)

There is a half day minimum on the R/V Capricorn.

Estimates on fuel and personnel costs will be available on request.

The R/V Capricorn is not available on Sundays.

To reserve contact: Laura White
252-726-6841 ext.120

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