Pete Bethune's 100%
biodiesel propelled futuristic trimaran. Naval Architect and Designer: Craig
Loomes Designs, NZ
Earthrace
* Hull: Wavepiercing Trimaran * Length: 24m (78ft) * Beam: 7m (23ft) * Draft:
1.3m (4ft) * Range: 3000nm (6000km) * Speed: 25+knots * Fuel: B100 Biodiesel (100%)
* Fuel Capacity: 11,500 litres (2900 gallons) * Lightship Displacement: 13.5 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. FOR MORE DETAILS on EARTHRACE and her TEAM: http://www.earthrace.net
