Semi-rigid inflatable boat SARGO
The launch-boat SARGO is at the service of the Department
of Oceanography and Fisheries (DOP/UAç) since 1990. This Marshall boat is 5.6 m long being specifically for
coastal research (it supports mostly scientific scuba-diving work) around
the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge. This launch is equipped with a Yamaha engine (80 cv)
and it can speed up to 30 knots at 5,400 rpm. It has a wide prow where
all the equipment for 4 scuba divers can fit easily. The maximum number
of people allowed in this launch is 6 (including 1 skipper, required for
boat’s manoeuvre). For more information, contact the skipper Renato Bettencourt
(rmartins@notes.horta.uac.pt)
and/or the scientist in charge Pedro Afonso (afonso@notes.horta.uac.pt).
MAIN DIMENSIONS
5.60 m
PROPULSION
Yamaha (supplementary)
80 HP
50 HP
CAPACITY/AREA
Free deck space
20 l
2 m²
CRUISING
Cruising speed
Maximum speed
20 miles
15 knots
30 knots
ACCOMMODATION
Scientists
1
5
The average cost of operation inputed for this boat is 50,000 PTE per day.
The launch-boat SARGO is coordinated by the IMAR - Institute of Marine Research, namely the Centre of IMAR of the University of the Azores.
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