Thunder Jet is proud to announce delivery of a 20' Landing Craft to the University of Saskatchewan!
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| Toxicology Department at University of Saskatchewan |
Initiated in late 2011, the project for the University of Saskatchewan requires and extrememly durable and versatile boat for a variety of projects. Some of these projects include monitoring toxicity levels in surrounding fish populations in order to gain a better understanding of toxins being introduced into the environment. This is the ideal vessel for setting up with electrofishing booms in order to tag and monitor fish in local waterways.
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Landing craft under construction in Thunder Jet's rigging facility
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Working closely with Associate Professor and Research Scientist, Markus Hecker, Thunder Jet was able to produce a boat to specifically meet the department's needs. Powered by a Vortec 350PFi and American Turbine SD203 the boat has plenty of power to haul the large payload of fish and equipment the boat will regularly carry. Also equipped with navigational electronics, locking storage areas, and a cozy heated cabin the boat will be ideal for the University's needs.
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| Markus Hecker, Ph.D. |
Dr. Hecker arrived recently to tour the Thunder Jet facilities, get a great education on the workings of his new boat, and take the boat on it's maiden voyage deep into the Hell's Canyon. He was very impressed and will very soon be putting the boat through it's paces on the waterways of Saskatchewan!
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Heading deep into Hell's Canyon with the Wallowa mountain range in the background
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Dr. Hecker at the helm!
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| 20' Thunder Jet Landing craft parked just above the Salmon River inlet |
