Vessels
Our diverse fleet of vessels is designed to support a wide range of research and educational needs.
Each boat is equipped to meet safety standards and can be customized for various projects, from underwater archaeology to marine biology.
Explore the fleet below to find detailed descriptions, photos, and information about usage fees.

Boat Name | Daily Usage Fee | Description |
---|---|---|
Alumacraft | $95.00 per day | 16′ Alumacraft (ECU Class A) |
Cutting Edge | $700.00 per day | 30′ Island Hopper (ECU Class D) |
Electric Eel | $140.00 per day | 18′ Aluminum Jon Boat (ECU Class A) |
Flounder | $210.00 per day | 24′ Carolina Skiff (ECU Class B) |
Little Skimmer | $95.00 per day | 16′ Aluminum Jon Boat (ECU Class A) |
Pinfish | $210.00 per day | 19’ Carolina Skiff (ECU Class A) |
Seeker | $210.00 per day | 21’ Viper (ECU Class B) |
Soundbyte II | $210.00 per day | 25’ May Craft (ECU Class B) |
Toadfish | $210.00 per day | 25’ Jones Brothers (ECU Class B) |
Tomcat | $315.00 per day | 25’ C-Dory (ECU Class C) |
Work Barge | $315.00 per day | 28′ Hanko (ECU Class C) |
Alumacraft
- $95.00 per day
- 16′ Alumacraft (ECU Class A)
- Registration Number NC 6683 P
- Powered by 1 30 HP Four Stroke Outboard
- 2” Hitch
Cutting Edge
- $700.00 per day
- 30′ Island Hopper (ECU Class D)
- Registration Number 1142939
- Powered by 1 425 HP Inboard Diesel
Electric Eel
- $140.00 per day
- 18′ Aluminum Jon Boat (ECU Class A)
- Registration Number NC 8415 P
- Powered by 1 60 HP Two Stroke Outboard
- 2” Hitch
- Equipped with fish electro-shocking gear.
Flounder
- $210.00 per day
- 24′ Carolina Skiff (ECU Class B)
- Registration Number NC 6556 P
- Powered by 1 115 HP Four Stroke Outboard
- 2″ Hitch
Little Skimmer
- $95.00 per day
- 16′ Aluminum Jon Boat (ECU Class A)
- Registration Number NC 8591 P
- Powered by 1 25 HP Two Stroke Outboard
- 2” Hitch
Pinfish
- $210.00 per day
- 19’ Carolina Skiff (ECU Class A)
- Registration Number NC 5223 P
- Powered by 1 60 HP Four Stroke Outboard
- 2” Hitch
Seeker
- $210.00 per day
- 21’ Viper (ECU Class B)
- Registration Number NC 8714 P
- Powered by 1 225 HP Four Stroke Outboard
- 2” Hitch
Soundbyte II
- $210.00 per day
- 25’ May Craft (ECU Class B)
- Registration Number NC 8479 P
- Powered by 1 250 HP Four Stroke Outboard
- 2” Hitch
Toadfish
- $210.00 per day
- 25’ Jones Brothers (ECU Class B)
- Registration Number NC 4614 P
- Powered by 1 225 HP Four Stroke Outboard
- 2″ Hitch
Tomcat
- $315.00 per day
- 25’ C-Dory (ECU Class C)
- Registration Number NC 8417 P
- Powered by 2 135 HP Four Stroke Outboards
- 2 5/16” Hitch
- Fuel Capacity: 130 gal