The current world record for circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat is in the name of British boat Cable & Wireless that completed 24,000 nautical miles (the world’s longest race) in 75 days in 998.
Now, the 1,200 horsepower Earthrace hopes to break the record by finishing the expedition in less than 65 days. Although it won’t get anywhere close to the wind-powered record set by the Orange II, it will be the first yacht to smash a major powerboat record while running exclusively on alternative fuels.
The 78-foot wave-piercing trimaran designed by New Zealand naval architect Craig Loomis Design Group and built by Calibre Boats is power-driven by two 540 HP Cummins MerCruiser Diesel engines. Anyway, Earthrace will start its record attempt on March 6 and is still looking for US$500,000 in supplementary sponsorship for its inimitable endeavor.
Via: Gizmag
