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Ron Rogers

Mon, Sep 4, 2006 10:57 PM

I took the following quote from the first site mentioned. Can someone
interpret what it really means?

"But this powerboat takes a lot of biodiesel. It holds as much as 3,000
gallons of biodiesel, enough to double the weight of the vessel. One
refueling lasts awhile, however: It can travel from Vancouver to Acapulco,
Mexico, on two full diesel engines tanks."

Does the writer mean 6000 gallons? Does she have twin engines?

Ron Rogers

I took the following quote from the first site mentioned. Can someone interpret what it really means? "But this powerboat takes a lot of biodiesel. It holds as much as 3,000 gallons of biodiesel, enough to double the weight of the vessel. One refueling lasts awhile, however: It can travel from Vancouver to Acapulco, Mexico, on two full diesel engines tanks." Does the writer mean 6000 gallons? Does she have twin engines? Ron Rogers

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Steven Dubnoff

Mon, Sep 4, 2006 11:52 PM

Does the writer mean 6000 gallons? Does she have twin engines?

The boat holds 2500 gallons of fuel. See

http://www.earthrace.net/view.asp?webpage=146

where you can get the basic specs:

 * 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

I would say it is pretty light for an eighty foot boat.

Best,

Steve

Steve Dubnoff
1966 Willard Pilothouse
www.mvnereid.com
sdubnoff@circlesys.com

>Does the writer mean 6000 gallons? Does she have twin engines? The boat holds 2500 gallons of fuel. See http://www.earthrace.net/view.asp?webpage=146 where you can get the basic specs: * 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 I would say it is pretty light for an eighty foot boat. Best, Steve Steve Dubnoff 1966 Willard Pilothouse www.mvnereid.com sdubnoff@circlesys.com

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Ron Rogers

Tue, Sep 5, 2006 12:32 AM

At 30 knots she would consume around 25 gallons per hour?

Ron Rogers

At 30 knots she would consume around 25 gallons per hour? Ron Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Dubnoff" <sdubnoff@circlesys.com> | * 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

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Brian Chiko

Tue, Sep 5, 2006 5:03 AM

Hi Ron,

I'm not sure of the fuel burn at 30 knots - but Pete Bethune told me that
they planned to cruise at 15 knots for the long distance runs during their
round the world race - to maximize fuel efficiency and range.

Brian

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At 30 knots she would consume around 25 gallons per hour?

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Hi Ron, I'm not sure of the fuel burn at 30 knots - but Pete Bethune told me that they planned to cruise at 15 knots for the long distance runs during their round the world race - to maximize fuel efficiency and range. Brian -----Original Message----- From: passagemaking-under-power-bounces@lists.samurai.com [mailto:passagemaking-under-power-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Ron Rogers Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 5:32 PM To: Passagemaking Under Power List Subject: Re: [PUP] Earthrace News - Ultimate Passagemaker At 30 knots she would consume around 25 gallons per hour? Ron Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Dubnoff" <sdubnoff@circlesys.com> | * 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 _______________________________________________ Passagemaking-Under-Power Mailing List

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