Small Boats for Research Support
Boats are available to GCRL researchers and to certain state, federal and academic partners. A GCRL captain must be used by all external institutions renting a vessel. All users must sign a waiver prior to boat use.
Information and Reservations
For more information or to reserve a boat, contact John Anderson, Research Associate, Center for Fisheries Research and Development.
228.872.4250
evan.anderson@usm.edu
Usage Fees
Rates shown are for external institutions and include a vessel captain and fuel. All required safety gear is provided.
| Base Rates | ||
| Vessel | Whole Day ($) | Half Day ($) |
| Gravois I | 450 | 225 |
| Gravois II & III | 400 | 200 |
| Gravois IV | 550 | 275 |
| Carolina Skiffs | 400 | 200 |
Vessel Details
Trailers are available for all vessels. Vehicle mileage will be charged at the state-approved rate (currently $0.565/mile) if trailering a boat off campus. Gravois IV may not be trailered off campus.
| Boat | Style | Hull | Length (ft) | Motor (hp) | Passengers | Winch w/ davit | Usage Area |
| Gravois I | Center Console | Aluminum | 21 | 225 | 6 | - | Offshore/inshore |
| Gravois II | Center Console | Aluminum | 18 | 150 | 5 | - | Offshore/inshore |
| Gravois III | Center Console | Aluminum | 19 | 150 | 5 | - | Offshore/inshore |
| Gravois IV | Cabin | Aluminum | 26 | 2@225 | 8 | Yes | Offshore |
| Carolina Skiff I | Center Console | Fiberglass | 20 | 115 | 6 | - | Inshore |
| Carolina Skiff II | Center Console | Fiberglass | 19 | 115 | 6 | - | Inshore |