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earth_bound_misfit
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I wasn't sure which forum to post this in. This craft is on a mission and it is a Launch, so I guess this forum is a good as spot as any <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> (Mods, feel free to move it to a new home if necessary).<br /><br />This is a very cool looking, environmentally friendly boat,which is designed to punch thru waves instead of going over them.<br />I wish the crew a great trip!<br /><br />[Snip]Earthrace is a bid to break the world record for circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat, and using only renewable fuels. The program includes an 18-month tour calling at 60 of the worlds great cities, promoting fuels like biodiesel, and raising awareness about sustainable use of resources.<br /><br />Circumnavigating the globe represents the pinnacle of powerboat challenges, and at 24,000 nautical miles, is also the world's longest race. The current record of 75 days was set by British boat Cable & Wireless in 1998.<br /><br />The Earthrace aims to smash this record by completing the voyage in less than 65 days, and will mark the first time in history that an official UIM Powerboat record will be attempted using renewable fuel.<br /><br />The Earthrace will be the highest-profile powerboat in the world, as well as one of the greenest. It is a showcase of environmentally firendly technologies such as low-emmission engines, non-toxic antfoul and efficient hull design. It is also one of the coolest looking boats ever imagined.[/snip]<br /><br />Read up on their website here <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------- </p><p>Wanna see this site looking like the old SDC uplink?</p><p>Go here to see how: <strong>SDC Eye saver </strong> </p> </div>