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.
R/V Makani 'Aha - 39' Force Cat
R/V Makani 'Aha - 39' Force Cat
- Meaning: "Four Winds"
- Built in 2010, and repowered in 2012 with twin 305 Cummins engines
- Hydraulic A-frame and windlass
- 1000 Watt true sine inverter
- Garmin GPS, 50/200 khz sounder
- Communications system
- Long range
Rigid Hull Inflatables
Rigid Inflatable Boats
- GPS, 50/200 kHz sounder
- Trailerable
Ka Imi Na 'Auao - 18' Larson
Ka Imi Na 'Auao - 18' Larson
- Meaning: "To search for the truth"
- Recently repowered with Yamaha 115 hp outboard
- GPS, 50/200 kHz sounder
- Trailerable
April Maru - 25' Force Marine Runabout
April Maru - 25' Force Marine Runabout
- "Maru", Japanese for "Circle", ensuring a safe return.
- GPS, 50/200 kHz sounder
- Trailerable