R/V Searcher

Meet The Boat

R/V Searcher is more than a vessel—it is a symbol of what’s possible when passion meets purpose on the open sea.

R/V Searcher has been a lifeline to some of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on Earth. It’s not just a vessel, it is a vital platform to shape our future in a time when our oceans face unprecedented threats. Operating for over 20 years Searcher has proven sea going ability and transpacific range. Searcher Hawaii and Ocean Conscious will continue to pursue scientific exploration and environmental stewardship across the Pacific. Collaborating with esteemed partners, educators, and community volunteers

USCG approved to carry 12 passengers in our 7 staterooms, all with en-suite toilets and showers. A full kitchen, dining area and ship-wide air conditioning make for comfortable voyaging, with starlink and internet means we can stay in touch and provide updates from anywhere in the world.

Specifications

DIMENSIONS
Length - 96 ft
Beam - 26 ft

Draft - 9 ft
Cruising Speed - 9 kts
Max Speed - 12 kts
Range - 4,000 - 6,000 nm @ 9 kts

TANKS
Fresh Water Tanks - 3250 gal
Fuel Tanks - 9600 gal
Holding Tanks - 1600 gal

PROPULSION
Engine 1 Make - Caterpillar
Engine Model - 3406
Total Power - 365 hp
Engine Type - Inboard
Fuel Type - Diesel

Engine 2 Make - Caterpillar
Engine Model - 3406
Total Power - 365 hp
Engine Type - Inboard
Fuel Type - Diesel

EQUIPMENT

20 ft Zodiac with 90 hp outboard
20 ft Zodiac with 60 hp outboard
Hydraulic Alaska 3500 lb extension crane
Bow cargo loading hoist
50 hp hydraulic winch in cockpit
Ports for attaching up to 3 additional hydraulic devices
100 gal Livewell in cockpit
2 chest and 1 upright freezers
2 Ingersoll-Rand T-30 air compressors
2 Bauer Dive Compressors
2 Sea-Recovery Reverse Osmosis WaterMakers 1200 gpd
Large, full-width swim step for easy access and tender loading
Security cameras and work monitoring cameras
Active Wesmar stabilization system and passive keel stabilizers

ELECTRONICS

Automatic Information System (AIS)
HD 800 Wesmar searchlight sonar with flatscreen display
Simrad Neo3 multi function display with Navionics chartplotting and forward scanning transducer/depth finder
Raymarine multifunction display with wind meter and depth sounder
Sailor Vessel Monitoring System (VMS - approved for NWHI and other restricted areas)
Furuno 48 and Furuno 72 mile radar with ARPA
Dedicated computer and monitor running MAPTECH chartplotting system
Robertson AP20 autopilot
Furuno 3gps heading sensor

SAFETY

2 Viking SOLAS 12 man self deploying liferafts
Automatic deploying and activating EPIRB on flybridge
2 manual EPIPRBs in wheelhouse
2 independent VHF's, 4 handheld VHF for tenders
Parachute-type sea anchor
Single Sideband (SSB) radio
Iridium satellite phone with internet and email access
Iridium handheld satellite telephone
Garmin InReach with vessel tracking and texting
3 USCG approved life rings
Automatic external defibrillator (AED)

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