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M.V. Archaeonaut â€“ including the two-axel trailer and Tacoma truck with factory-installed trailer package, as needed – is available for loan to ´óÏó´«Ã½ and ´óÏó´«Ã½-affiliated researchers on a cost-reimbursable basis. The goal of all loans is to further water-based research without incurring repair or maintenance obligations. All researchers are responsible for:

• Maintaining and fueling the equipment under their care;
• Returning the equipment in conditions at least equal to that at the time of the loan;
• Executing the standard ´óÏó´«Ã½ equipment loan agreement with Dr. Reimer or his designee; and
• Contributing financially to the equipment maintenance fund. Over and above the costs of fuel and any maintenance or repair required as a result of equipment operation, use, or misuse during the period of the loan, the contributions to the maintenance fund are:
  - Archaeonaut: $10 per day + $50 per hour running time;
  - Tacoma: $5 per day + $0.10 per km;
  - Trailer: $2 per day + $0.04 per km + brake inspection following salt-water launch.