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The R/V Harold B is a 36-foot ex-Navy aluminum hulled dive boat stationed at the NOAA Fisheries Panama City Laboratory for use in the coastal waters of northwest Florida. The vessel is a 1988 heavily built Munson hull in good condition powered by two John Deere 225 hp diesel engines, vessel also has a Kohler 8EOZ generator. The vessel can operate in inshore and offshore waters no greater than 125 miles from the nearest land. The vessel can, and will, carry up to eight persons, including the vessel operator for voyages up to 12 hours away from port. The vessel is configured for fishing operations, traps, longlines, diving, use of remotely operated vehicles (ROV). Deck modifications include the addition of a davit and hydraulic pot hauler on the aft deck to be used for lifting traps and sampling gear. The vessel is restricted to day time operations only and is restricted from performing restricted ability to maneuver operations at night and during periods of limited visibility. Special Equipment includes GPS (2), Fish/Depth finder (2), Radar, DSC VHF (2), SSB (1), EPIRB, SART and an on board computer w/ Nobeltec navigation software.