Sikuliaq Small Boats
Sikuliaq has three small boats that can be used for science operations:
Landing Craft - Biscuits and Wavy
The Svendsen Marine Landing Craft has a shallow draft and drop bow that allows for easier access onto ice floes and shallow beaches. The boat is cradled on a 20-foot flat rack that is normally stored on the main deck. If deck space is limited it can be stacked on top of a 20 foot ISO Van or stowed ashore.
- 21 feet long
- Powered by two, 140 hp, prop-driven, gas outboard motors
- 84-gallon fuel tank
- Top speed approximately 35 knots
- Maximum number of passengers: 6
- Lewmar 40 capstan winch on the starboard bow
Work Boat - Sikuliaq 1
- 22 feet long
- Powered by a 230 hp, prop-driven, diesel inboard/outboard
- 100-gallon fuel tank
- Top speed: approximately 32 knots
- Maximum weight of cargo and passengers: 1400 lbs
- Electronics Package: Furuno Navnet VX2 Radar/Chart Plotter, GPS/WAAS Receiver, DFF1 Network Sounder, and 600W 50/200 kHz Airmar P79 Transducer
- 12 VDC bus available for science use
- Webasto Air Top Evo 40 Heater in cabin.
Rescue Boat
- Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
- 16 feet long
- Powered by a 40 hp, prop-drive, gas outboard motor
- It can accommodate 6 persons.
- Maximum weight of cargo and passengers: 1,185 lbs