Powerboat Record Attempt

Earthrace is a bid to break the world record for circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat. It will also be the first time in history that an official Union International Motonautique (UIM) Powerboat record will be attempted using only renewable fuel.

During an 18 month tour, set to begin in March 2008, the boat will visit 60 of the world’s major cities to raise awareness about the sustainable use of resources and promote greener fuels such as biodiesel.

Earthrace is the highest profile powerboat in the world and is powered by two Cummins Mercruiser Diesel engines with two Holset HX55W turbochargers made at Cummins Turbo Technologies in Charleston, USA. Running on biodiesel, it is a showcase of environmentally friendly technologies such as low-emission engines, with a non-toxic anti-foul and efficient hull design.

Circumnavigating the globe is 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. The Earthrace aims to smash this record by completing the voyage in less than 65 days.

(Image supplied courtesy of Jim Burkett)

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