UH Hilo Boats
The Marine Science Department maintains a number of boats for education and research. Questions about the boats or reserving time on the boats, please contact the Marine Science Boating Program Coordinator,
Makani ʻAha
- Makani 'Aha means "Four Winds"
- 38ft Catamaran
- Built in 2010, and repowered in 2012 with twin 305 Cummins diesel engines
- Hydraulic A-frame, winch, and windlass
- 1000 Watt Xantrex Prowatt Power Inverter
- Garmin GPS, 50/200 khz sounder
- Fresh and salt water rinse
- Long range communications
- Marine Toilet
- First Aid Equipped
Glacier Bay
- 27ft Catamaran
- 2 Yamaha 150hp Engines
- Trailerable
- Garmin 1040xsv Navigation
- Freshwater Tank
- SCUBA Tank Storage
- Boarding Ladder
- First Aid Equipped
Rigid Hull Inflatables
- GPS, 50/200 kHz sounder
- Trailerable
April Maru
- "Maru" is Japanese for "Circle", ensuring a safe return.
- GPS, 50/200 kHz sounder
- Trailerable
GlassPro
- 19ft GlassPro with 8ft 3in beam
- 115 Yamaha Outboard Motor with 43-gallon fuel capacity
- Cuddy cabin with dry storage
- Trailerable
- All equipment meets USCG safety requirements
UH Hilo Boats at the Harbor
