The Derek M. Baylis

The Derek M. Baylis (DMB) is 65-foot auxiliary-powered sailing research vessel that is built to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T specifications. The vessel was named after the man who was inspirational as a mentor to the designers, and contributed his expertise to serveal marine institutions in the Monterey Bay area. DMB has a rear deck like a trawler, living quarters crafted in a modern yacht style, and uses wind as its primary fuel. DMB was specifically designed and constructed to provide a comfortable, fast and eco-friendly vessel for research and education.

The Derek M. Baylis can be operated quietly, economically and emit zero pollution making DMB specially suited for non-obtrusive monitoring. DMB carries up to 24 passengers comfortably on day trips and 10 passengers all-oceans. The large cargo capacity, removable transom, stern mounted titanium A-frame, and 22-foot long aft deck facilitate easy deployment of a wide range of gear.

DMB’s U.S.C.G. T specifications are meant to keep you safe with minimal impact to the environment. Among it’s many T spec features, DMB has crash bulkheads forward and amidships, a high-pressure fire suppression and pumping system, no verboard waste disposal, minimal gray water disposal and no open flames. If power is required, DMB has a 24 & 12-volt DC/115-volt AC system augmented by a 6KW generator. The efficient auxilliary 100hp turbo-diesel has a cruising range of 1100 nautical miles at 10 knots under power. Under sail, the vessel’s range is limited by your provisioning.