The College of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) and Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (UWGB) maintains a fleet of self-operated small boats for aquatic research projects. The Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Laboratory operates many research vessels and boats to explore and monitor the Great Lakes year-round.
For more information, please contact Dr. Chris Houghton (houghtoc@uwgb.edu) or Dr. Patrick Forsythe (forsythp@uwgb.edu).
25′ Boston Whaler – Guardian
Twin 150 hp Mercury Fourstrokes
Up to 10 passengers
2 5/16” ball and Heavy Duty vehicle required for towing
Offshore capable
17’ Kann “Mini-boom” Electrofishing boat
50 hp Mercury Fourstroke
Up to 5 passengers
2” ball and Heavy Duty vehicle required for towing
Nearshore and small lake capable
Aluminum workboat
90 hp outboard with power jackplate for shallow water navigation
Up to 6 person capacity
Safety Rail
Mapping capable sonar/chart plotter
2” ball required for towing
Medium to large water bodies
Aluminum workboat
90 hp outboard with power jackplate for shallow water navigation
Up to 6 person capacity
Safety Rail
Mapping capable sonar/chart plotter
2” ball required for towing
medium to large water bodies
Exact same as “New” Work Skiff just 7 years older
16’ aluminum deep-v utility boat
25 hp Mercury Fourstroke outboard
Small and medium water bodies
14’ aluminum Jon Boat
Motor optional
Small water bodies
16’ aluminum canoe
Paddles and PFDs provided
Capacity 2-3 people
“Roof rack” or other mode of conveyance necessary
Small water bodies
16’ roto-molded recreational kayaks
Capacity one person each
Paddles and Kayak PFDs provided
“Roof rack” or other mode of conveyance necessary
Small water bodies