Abstract: The present invention provides a remotely controllable, miniature vessel for use in the collection of data in aquatic environments. The miniature, boat of the present invention has two opposite parallel pontoons held in such position by at least one transverse member. The boat has an electro-mechanical module including a power source, propulsion means, remote control receiver and a plurality of servos operatively connected to allow the speed and direction of the vessel to be controlled remotely. A removable platform between the front sections of the pontoons permits the mounting of water collection data apparatus, such as light weight Doppler or water sampling devices. Real time communication of data collected may be made by a modem on board the vessel.