Versatile remote ADCP instrumentation boat
• Affordable remote control convenience for ADCP surveys
• Reliable single outdrive design
• Easy to control
• Upgradeable for extended range and high endurance
The Oceanscience Q-Boat 1800D is designed to offer a highly reliable, high specification remotely-controlled platform for the deployment of popular acoustic Doppler current profilers from any of the major instrument manufacturers. Made of high-impact UV resistant ABS, the Q-Boat 1800D features a single robust outdrive to give a 2 m/s (7 fps) top speed. The easy to operate Q-Boat 1800D is designed to be cost effective without sacrificing reliability, and sets a new standard in affordable remote control river discharge monitoring. Ready for GPS and Oceanscience Hydrolink radio modems, the Q-Boat 1800D is available with an optional extended range remote control system that allows control at over 750m distance.