Small Boats

The McARTHUR II carries two rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIB). These can be used for a wide range of activities, including personnel and cargo transfer, rescue operations, diving, and various types of sampling.

The 24-foot "working" RHIB (M2-2) is located on the 02 Deck, port side, aft. It is manufactured by Zodiac and has twin Yamaha 115 hp gasoline outboard enginew. Electronics include a Garmin GPSmap 198c unit with fathometer, and a VHF radio.

The 21-foot "rescue" RHIB (M2-1) is located on the 02 Deck, starboard side, aft. It is manufactured by Zodiac and has a Yamaha 115 hp gasoline outboard engine with equipment including a Garmin GPSmap 230 unit, a HumminBird Matrix 12 fathometer, and a VHF Radio.

Note: Gasoline storage capacity aboard is 490 gallons.