Description: 1964 Sewart Seacraft 65' Research Vessel “AQUARIUS”
GENERAL: Built by Sewart Seacraft, Berwick, LA in 1964 from a stock crew boat design.
Operated in the Gulf of Mexico as a crew boat until 1972 when vessel was acquired by the
University and converted to an estuarine research vessel.
Sewart Seacraft Model 65AL200, Hull No. 1336
CERTIFICATION: USCG Certificate of Documentation, Coastwise Endorsement
Official Number 295019
LENGTH: 65' GROSS TONNAGE: 53 tons
BEAM: 16” NET TONNAGE: 36 tons
AIR DRAFT: 31’ FUEL: 1,150 gallons
DRAFT: 5’6” POTABLE WATER: 200 gallons
CRUISING SPEED: 16 kts. HOLDING TANK: 100 gallons
PROPULSION
Twin Detroit Diesel 12V71N main engines, 900 total hp.
Starboard Model 7122-7000 Unit No. 12FV-1016 approximately 8,450 hours
Twin Disc 512 Marine Gear, 2:1 ratio
Twin Disc Power Take-Off Model SL-11-HP drives a Denison T2D Hydraulic Pump
Port Model 7122-3000 Unit No. 12FV-1016 Approximately 8,450 hours
Twin Disc 512 Marine Gear, 2:1 ratio
ZF/Mathers 585 CE Micro Commander Engine Controls
2-1/2” Aquamet 17 shafting
3-blade Michigan NiBral Propellers, right and left hand, 32” dia. x 32” pitch
Hynautics Steering
ELECTRIC POWER
One 35kw, 120/240 VAC, 60 cycle, single phase Onan Generator powered by a Cummins 4B3.9 Diesel.
Model 35 MCGBA 86127D, S/N B970631248 Approximately 12,250 hours
65 amp 12 VDC main engine driven alternator and battery for electronics
65 amp 32 VDC main engine driven alternator and battery bank for main engine start
NAVIGATION
Two Northstar 941XD Differential GPS, Furuno 1953C NavNet Color Radar, Furuno 1712D Radar,
Raytheon V850 Color Video Sounder, Furuno RD-30 Multi Display with Depth, Robertson AP 45 Autopilot,
Furuno SC-50 Satellite Compass, Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS, Furuno PB-100 Weather Station, 2 searchlights
COMMUNICATION
Furuno FM-3000 DSC VHF radio, Icom IC M-59 VHF radio, SEA 8000 Loudhailer
WINCHES
Hancock Marine 18" Double Drum Trawl Winch with warping head. Each drum has approximately 600' of 5/16" 6x19
Stainless Wire.
BOOMS
One stern boom, one port side boom; capacity 2000 lbs.
One starboard boom, capacity 500 lbs.
One electric davit, capacity 250 lbs.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Berthing space for 4. Galley with electric range, microwave, stainless sink, refrigerator and 2 freezers.
Full head with stainless sink and Head Hunter toilet. Pressure potable water system with electric hot water heater.
Cruisair HVAC throughout vessel.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
10 Type I Personal Floatation Devices (PFD), 3 Life rings with Personal Marker Lights, Two 8 person Viking
SOLAS-B Inflatable Life Rafts, One-12 person Life Float with Personal Marker Light and float free link,
8 Stearns Cold Water Immersion Suits, fixed Halon fire suppression system in engine room, ACR Cat. I 406 MHz EPIRB,
Fire extinguishers at strategic locations throughout vessel
OTHER FEATURES
Approximately 300 sq. ft. working area available on aft deck. Two electric deck wash/fire pumps with standpipes.
After control station with full vessel control. Main engine driven hydraulic system powers anchor winch and trawl winch.
Many spare parts, including a set of propellers. |