R/V Mishki

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Overview

The R/V Mishki is a 27' Boston Whaler Guardian-series offshore vessel added to the Oregon State University (OSU) centralized fleet to fulfill urgent operational needs for long-term seabird ecological research. Built on Whaler's legendary unsinkable commercial-grade hull, Mishki provides rugged offshore capability, redundant propulsion, large, protected deck space, and modular working configurations suitable for scientific, diving, and coastal operations.

Project Highlights:

Mishki supports a 40+ year ecological seabird monitoring program requiring offshore capability, 360° visibility, long operating range, and redundant systems. Due to unprecedented budget restrictions, the OSU Small Boat Program sourced and acquired this vessel, integrating it into the centralized fleet and relieving researchers of financial and administrative strain.

Specifications

  • 27’ Boston Whaler Guardian - R/V Mishki

  • 26' 7" x 10' (8.10m x 3.04m)

  • Twin 2007 Mercury 225HP
    Optimax 2-Stroke Outboards
  • Fuel Capacity: 171gal 647L gasoline
  • Capacity: 12 persons
  • Transom Height: 25''
  • Max Payload: 4,000 lbs

Features

  • Large Port side diver door

  • 6 heavy duty back-plated rod holders

  • Can be lifted and deployed by crane
    from reinforced Bow eyes / lifting eyes

  • Unsinkable hull with commercial grade

  • (7) 12” cleats

  • Self-bailing hull with scuppers

  • Center console

  • Robust triple axel trailer for long
    distance trailering

Operational Limits

  • Offshore Capability
  • Extended Range (100+ nautical miles/day)

Costs: Day rate + travel expenses

  • $815/ day internal
  • $1,100/ day external
  • $TBD / day deckhand fee