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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.
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• Updated: February 1, 2011
