Caleta

R/V Caleta

R/V CALETA is a 9 meter aluminum research vessel built in 1991 by Winninghoff Boats Inc. (Rowley, MA). CALETA is designed for near shore (up to 20 miles) and estuarine research. This vessel may be adapted to a wide range of scientific needs such as trawling, benthic sampling, SCUBA diving, seismic profiling, coring and etc.

LOA: 29'6" (plus 2' overhang at open transom)
LWL: 26'
Beam Max: 11'
Working Deck: 13'2" x 9'
Draft (I/O down): 2'9" (+/-)
Displacement: 9300 lbs
Fuel: 150 gal.

Powered by a single ADQ41B diesel engine to a DuoProp outdrive. This gives CALETA a top speed of 14-18 kts (load displacement), with a fuel consumption of 2-4 gph

Deck gear consists of:

A-Frame rated at 6000 lbs, hydraulically actuated.
Hydraulic winch with capstan, rated at 1500 lbs; lift capacity with full drum (1/4" wire 1700'). Winch has slipring capability.
Mast and Boom with 2000 lb electric winch and 90' 1/4" wire.
A 2800 watt inverter (1500 watts continuous) provides 110v clean power for computers and other electronic equipment.

Navigation and other equipment consists of the following:

NORTHSTAR 800 GPS/Loran
MAGNAVOX MX300/MX50R DGPS
FURUNO #1830 radar
DATAMARINE digital depth indicator
LOWRANCE recording fathometer
STANDARD VHF
Cellular telephone (908) 930-5889

Main cabin has one portable 6' lab bench on port side and a fixed 3' bench aft to port.
Cabin forward provides 4 work benches or bunks and a sink.

Safety equipment consists of the following:

1 six-man Switlick coastal life raft.
Class B EPIRB
10 life jackets
6 Stearns Survival suits

CALETA is an uninspected vessel. It is under 300 gross tons and does not carry passengers for hire.

For information about ship and rates please contact Rose Petrecca, (609) 296-5260 ext 238.