MacLean Marine Science Center
Research Vessels
 
 
 
Four vessels support the research and academic programs
 
R/V Gruppa

The newest addition to our fleet is the Gruppa. Built in 2005 by Island Hopper International Boat Works, her overall length is 30 feet with a 12 foot beam. The hull is of hand laid-up solid fiber glass construction with fiberglass encapsulated solid wood stringers. Power is provided by a single 355 HP Cummins diesel engine supplied by two 100 gallon fuel tanks. On board equipment includes GPS navigation, electronic chart plotter, depth sounder, VHF radio. A hydraulic trap hauler is mounted on the starboard side just aft of the cabin.