Here's the scoop on the New York-Bermuda run: In 1996, a Glacier Bay 26 Canyon Runner was the first outboard-powered boat to reach Bermuda unassisted. It needed 37 hours to make the 728-mile passage with twin Honda 90-hp four-stroke engines consuming 350 gallons of fuel. In 1999, a World Cat 26 ran a slightly longer course--780-nautical miles--but took only 29 hours and 19 minutes to capture the Bermuda Challenge Trophy. The World Cat was powered by twin 150-hp Mercury motors. Average speed was 27 knots. In July, 2002, a Renaissance Prowler 306 catamaran powered by twin Honda BF225 four-stroke outboards shattered the record by making the run in 22 hours and 23 minutes. Assuming the Prowler also ran 780-nm to reach St. George's, its average speed was 35 knots. Fuel burn was 490 gallons. The 30-foot Prowler is the current record holder. http://www.catamaranpowerboats.com/index.html Another power catamaran is being prepared for the challenge, but more on that later. --Georgs -- Georgs Kolesnikovs Power Catamaran World http://www.powercatamaranworld.com