Ideal for ecological surveys, fisheries monitoring, and community projects, ARF’s R/V Skoden offers exceptional versatility and capability. Its robust design and state-of-the-art features make it the perfect platform for research and exploration in the North.
June - October (weather dependent)
Great Slave Lake
Length: 8.23 m (28’)
Beam: 3m (10’)
Engines: Twin 175hp outboards.
Cruising speed: 20-25 kt
Max speed: 32 kt
Crew capacity: 6
Fuel capacity: 400L
Working deck space: 2m (6.5’) x 3m (10’)
Carrying capacity: 1240kg (4000Lb)
Cruising range: 160mn with onboard fuel tanks. Extended
range with auxiliary tanks for fuel cashes
Hydraulic gillnet hauler/capstan
Gas powered hydraulic system
Heated enclosed cab
Private washroom
Radar
Multi beam sonar
TimeZero chart plotter
GSP
VHF radio
SSB radio
FLIR thermal imaging system
Starlink Internet
Satellite phone
R/V Skoden is a durable, 8.23-meter (28’) welded aluminum vessel, designed for research and community initiatives
on Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories. Powered by twin 175hp outboard engines, it achieves a cruising speed of 20-25 knots and a maximum speed of 32 knots. With a 3-meter (10’) beam, a spacious 2m x 3m (6.5’ x 10’) working deck, and a 400L fuel capacity, the Silver Dolphin is optimized for performance and productivity, accommodating up to six people.
The vessel is equipped with a heated enclosed cabin, private washroom, hydraulic gillnet hauler/capstan, and gas-powered hydraulic system for efficient fieldwork. It also includes radar, multi-beam sonar, TimeZero chart plotter, GPS, VHF and SSB radios, FLIR thermal imaging, Starlink Internet, and a satellite phone, ensuring seamless operations and communication even in remote locations.
Ideal for ecological surveys, fisheries monitoring, and community projects, the ARF Silver Dolphin offers exceptional versatility and capability. Its robust design and state-of-the-art features make it the perfect platform for research and exploration in the North.