Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I read this this morning. All I can say is It takes all kinds.
http://calorielab.com/news/2005/11/11/biofuel-promoter-to-power-boat-using-human-fat/
But then, look who made the engines.
SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Wavepiercing Trimaran
Length: 24m (78ft)
Beam: 7m (23ft)
Draft: 1. 3m (4ft)
Range: 3000nm (6000km)
Maximum speed: 45 knots (90km/h)*
Fuel: B100 Biodiesel (100%)
Fuel Capacity: 10,000 litres (2500 gallons)
Displacement: 10 ton
Construction: Carbon , Kevlar composites
Crew: 4
Beds: 8
Engines: 2 x 350kW (540 hp) Cummins Mercruiser
Gearboxes: ZF 305A (single speed)
Air intakes: top of wings to remain above waves while piercing
Windscreen: 17mm laminated toughened glass
ENGINES
The Earthrace boat will run two Cummins Mercruiser QSC-540 engines. These engines were selected for several reasons. Firstly, they have very low emissions compared with other models the team has considered.
Secondly, they are highly efficient, something paramount when you're looking to achieve the maximum possible range... and thirdly, they have one of the highest power to weight ratios of any similarly powered engine, and yet this is achieved while still maintaining high reliability.
There as also the fantastic worldwide support offered by CMD that made them the perfect partner for Earthrace. Whether we are in the Atlantic, the Pacific, Asia or Latin America, we know there will alwys be support close at hand, should we ever need it!
http://calorielab.com/news/2005/11/11/biofuel-promoter-to-power-boat-using-human-fat/
But then, look who made the engines.
SPECIFICATIONS
Hull: Wavepiercing Trimaran
Length: 24m (78ft)
Beam: 7m (23ft)
Draft: 1. 3m (4ft)
Range: 3000nm (6000km)
Maximum speed: 45 knots (90km/h)*
Fuel: B100 Biodiesel (100%)
Fuel Capacity: 10,000 litres (2500 gallons)
Displacement: 10 ton
Construction: Carbon , Kevlar composites
Crew: 4
Beds: 8
Engines: 2 x 350kW (540 hp) Cummins Mercruiser
Gearboxes: ZF 305A (single speed)
Air intakes: top of wings to remain above waves while piercing
Windscreen: 17mm laminated toughened glass
ENGINES
The Earthrace boat will run two Cummins Mercruiser QSC-540 engines. These engines were selected for several reasons. Firstly, they have very low emissions compared with other models the team has considered.
Secondly, they are highly efficient, something paramount when you're looking to achieve the maximum possible range... and thirdly, they have one of the highest power to weight ratios of any similarly powered engine, and yet this is achieved while still maintaining high reliability.
There as also the fantastic worldwide support offered by CMD that made them the perfect partner for Earthrace. Whether we are in the Atlantic, the Pacific, Asia or Latin America, we know there will alwys be support close at hand, should we ever need it!
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