Specifications:
The design must have a handrail connected to any stairs/ladders
Limitations:
- Does not impede any learning environment
- Is small and inconspicuous, but still helpful
- Wrapped in grip material
The design must have outlets in the cabin for microscope use
Limitations:
- Two per table
- Covered when not in use
- Switches to turn electricity on and off
The design must have designated areas to deploy research equipment (overboard)
Limitations:
- Area is chained off when not in use
- Opening is roughly two feet wide, and eight inches into the post of the fence
The design must be comfortable for students
Limitations:
- The colors are all calming
- Beiges and soft blues are used
- Lots of lights in the cabin
- Positive learning environment
- Large tables for group learning
The design must be a classroom
Limitations:
- Large tables for group learning
- Elongated, larger and raised wheelhouse
- Access to the entire ship
The design must be seaworthy
Limitations:
- Equipment required
- Passes all safety and Coast Guard inspections
The design must have all required safety features
Limitations:
- Thirty-six adult life vests
- Ten children’s vests
- One blow up raft
- Two fire extinguishers
- One fire blanket
- One life preserver
The design must match the Sandy Hook scenery
Limitations:
- Natural patterns are used
- Does not stand out amongst the scenery
The design must have ample storage
Limitations:
- Storage units under each seating area
- Storage units in the closets of the berthing area
The design must seat 36 students/crew with two instructors at least
Limitations:
- Comfortable seating offered below deck in the cabin
- An area surrounding the wheelhouse for seating
- Deck can be used as seating during above deck lectures
- Private crew quarters in the berthing area below deck
The design must be easy to clean
Limitations:
- Naughyde stretch upholstery fabric used for seats
- Trex composite wood used for the deck
- Metal also used for the deck
- Tile used in bathroom
- Crew cleans before exiting boat and going back to class
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