TWIN VEE CATAMARANS

BBFS is excited about our partnership with Twin Vee Catamarans from Ft. Pierce, Florida. Twin Vee has provided the Sharklab with an ideal vessel for our operations. The 22' CC Twin Vee is an extremely stable platform, which is important when working up large sharks. They are well designed and incredible to drive. Our Twin Vee arrived and was put into immediate action in April, 2008.

Thank you Tim, Dan and Mr. David East, president of Twin Vee.

SUNDANCE BOATS

Wally Bell of Sundance Boats from Blackshear, GA has graciously agreed to donate replacements for our fleet of flat bottom skiffs. Coming towards the end of 2008 will be replacements for 3 of our 16ft skiffs and 2 of our 17ft skiffs. These vessels are our work horses here at the lab, and we couldn't be happier to have an entire new fleet of research skiffs.

After having loan of a K16 Sundance skiff for recent chase downs of sub adult lemon sharks we were amazed at the craftsmanship and durability of Sundance boats.

MERCURY MARINE

BBFS could not carry out our daily research activities if it were not for the generous support of Mercury Marine. Our full fleet of research vessels are powered by Mercury outboard engines ranging in size from 25HP all the way up to twin 115HP.

Mercury has been an important part of the Sharklab since it's inception and has supported Dr. Gruber's research since the 1980s.

DAVEY MARINE CENTER INC.

Davey Marine Center has been instrumental in keeping our vessels on the water. Davey supplied the Prolines and Aquasport to BBFS. Mercury Marine, through Davey Marine, continues to provide replacement outboard engines on a regular basis. Davey is always quick to install these new engines and continually supports our programs so that we can get back out on the water and do the things we do. A large THANK YOU goes out to Mario Aiello from Davey.

Private Donor: Bill Signs/Swedish Auto, Inc. Dallas, Texas

Bill has become quite the Sharklab supporter in recent times. He replaced our handheld VHF radios with a dozen new West Marine model VHF 250 radios. Following that he has graciously donated a Chevrolet Suburban to replace our aging 87' Dodge Ram. He often assists our field work by providing aerial surveys in his private plane and has provided the Sharklab with bait, Q-Beams and a hundred other items.

BBFS can't thank you enough Bill!!!