If you’re going to promote biodiesel, why not do it with something sexy? No, not a Hollywood starlet, how about a 78 foot trimaran with twin 540 horsepower Cummins Mercruiser diesels with a maximum speed of 45 knots and a 3000 nautical mile range? Sounds pretty good in my book.
The Earthrace trimaran was designed to promote the use of B100 biodiesel while breaking the record for circumnavigating the globe by powerboat. They are also taking an 18 month round the world tour stopping at 60 ports of call. The boat is currently in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Based in New Zealand the trimaran is a wave piercing design which is necessary when maintaining high speed in all conditions. The result is one of the most striking boats you’re likely to see.
If you want to support their effort, stop by their website which also has a complete itinerary of their tour. If you’re anywhere near, stop by and check it out.
Link: Earthrace
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