EARTHRACE... check this out [Archive]

buellbabe

23rd February 2006, 07:55

OK I work in the Viaduct Basin Akld and across the road from work there is a BEAST moored... I know it ain't a bike but I'll bet the people on board share all the same feelings/ adrenalin rushes etc... as us bikers! It is a thing of beauty!
BTW I believe it runs on Energy efficient environmentally friendly fuel...

Swoop

23rd February 2006, 08:07

A bit about it in the Harold a while back.
They have had a few problems with funding......

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=61&ObjectID=10345917

mattt

23rd February 2006, 08:07

BTW I believe it runs on Energy efficient environmentally friendly fuel...

You mean it's nuclear powered?

Shit yeh you're right - it ain't no bike, but is something to drool over :Punk:

buellbabe

23rd February 2006, 08:10

Looks like they have a few sponsors now! The pics don't do it justice, it really is gorgeous! I WANT 1...

Colapop

23rd February 2006, 08:11

I believe the guy who's running the project wants to fuel (in part) from recycled human fat. There was a bit about him on the news

buellbabe

23rd February 2006, 08:19

I think its currently running on 'bio-diesel'... at least thats what is painted on the side :-)

Zed

23rd February 2006, 08:24

Cool boat BB, might have to pop down and see it in the flesh, any idea how long it's moored there for?

Had a read thru that Herald article, the $300,000 wave-piercer was built in my back yard here in Whenuapai, gotta be good for NZ, and he was right in predicting the price of Diesel rising significantly way back in Sept last year!

And Colapop, it's recycled 'animal' fat, not human dude. :bye:

outlawtorn

23rd February 2006, 08:25

My company sponsored the website CMS and I was responsible for most of the website design.

Checkout www.earthrace.net (http://www.earthrace.net)

Flatcap

23rd February 2006, 08:29

And Colapop, it's recycled 'animal' fat, not human dude. :bye:

Too bad it isn't human fat - that is a true renewable resource in today's lard arse world

outlawtorn

23rd February 2006, 08:30

And Colapop, it's recycled 'animal' fat, not human dude. :bye:
But as part of his marketing of the project he got some fat removed from himself to show people that human fat can be used in bio diesel as well.

And the guy who is organising this whole thing is Pete Bethune, he currently lives in Torbay.

This whole project is due for launch this Friday (24th).

ManDownUnder

23rd February 2006, 08:32

And Colapop, it's recycled 'animal' fat, not human dude. :bye:

You do see human fat being burned in boats quite regularly... anytime an oar hits the water...

That things a sexy boat, and I love the technology. Might have to pop down and see it today..

Rashika

23rd February 2006, 08:35

Oh yeah WAAAAAAAYYYYY cool boat!!:Punk:

placidfemme

23rd February 2006, 08:37

*thinks someone stole my spaceship*

*can't go home now that the humans are onto me*

Zed

23rd February 2006, 08:41

You do see human fat being burned in boats quite regularly... anytime an oar hits the water...Lol, quick off the mark once again MDU!

That things a sexy boat, and I love the technology. Might have to pop down and see it today..Yep, official launch function starts 2morrow morning at 5am (invite only of course), so it's all happening pretty soon!

Will have to keep an ear out for the results. Great website btw outlawtorn!! :first:

Zed

23rd February 2006, 08:46

*thinks someone stole my spaceship*

*can't go home now that the humans are onto me*Lol.

Mikey walks into bosses office and says "what do i do if a spaceship lands in my back yard?"

Boss replies "Get back on!"

:killingme

enigma51

23rd February 2006, 08:54

Too bad it isn't human fat - that is a true renewable resource in today's lard arse world
A while back he was looking for people to sponser there human fat (it was on the news)

buellbabe

23rd February 2006, 09:33

[QUOTE=Zed

Yep, official launch function starts 2morrow morning at 5am (invite only of course), so it's all happening pretty soon!
[/QUOTE]
We do a some expensive lifestyle mags at work so a couple of our guys are going to the launch...

Motu

23rd February 2006, 10:30

I guess they must be assured a supply of bio diesel around the whole course,but it won't be the NZ lard based bio diesel...not that matters,it'll run on anything.Nice boat,very nice.

Fryin Finn

23rd February 2006, 13:57

looks like a bastard to climb aboard from the jetty:slap:

buellbabe

23rd February 2006, 13:59

looks like a bastard to climb aboard from the jetty:slap:
YEP! Watched an electrician trying to figure out how to get aboard this morning! Owners?Sailors nowhere in sight, just a couple of empty wine bottles and glasses to show that there were possibly were people on board...

Wolf

23rd February 2006, 15:30

DirtMad

23rd February 2006, 16:41

Thats one mean looking floaty ! Bit of a turn off in my book that it uses "Energy efficient environmentally friendly fuel..." , Id prefer it to have a dirty big supercharged V8 or turbo`d 12 under that bad boy! :niceone:

outlawtorn

23rd February 2006, 17:47

Yeah except the images are over the text and you cant read about the boat.. grrr I want to see some specs.
That's the problem with Content Managed Websites, once the client starts updating his own content all design and useability principles go out the window......sorry dude

sAsLEX

23rd February 2006, 18:24

Thats one mean looking floaty !

Looks alright but what do the "wings" do, not the outriggers but the things poking up inside them?!

Mental Trousers

23rd February 2006, 20:42

I think that's where they have the air intakes for the engines. Seeing as it submarines the best place to put them is as high as possible - so they fed it some Red Bull

Beemer

24th February 2006, 09:31

I saw it on tv last night and thought it was one of the most incredible things I had ever seen. I wish them luck with their challenge.

It looks like something out of a James Bond movie, totally futuristic and another bit of proof that NZers are innovative!

buellbabe

24th February 2006, 09:39

Yeah another reason making me proud to be a Kiwi! Been checking out the website and trying to find out where it was built... Looks like West Akld which makes me wonder if it was Alloy Yachts??? Anyone know?

Devil

24th February 2006, 10:55

Just wandered past it. What a funky looking tub. Looks like it would submarine well in a large swell. That must be interesting to experience.

Zed

24th February 2006, 11:17

...Been checking out the website and trying to find out where it was built... Looks like West Akld which makes me wonder if it was Alloy Yachts??? Anyone know?From NZ Herald article: "The craft is being built by Craig Ross and his team at Calibre Boats in Whenuapai..." :sunny:

buellbabe

24th February 2006, 11:21

From NZ Herald article: "The craft is being built by Craig Ross and his team at Calibre Boats in Whenuapai..." :sunny:

Ahhh... didn't see that article, cheers for that :-)

buellbabe

27th February 2006, 08:36

UPDATE: must have been a good "Launch Party" on Friday night cos apparently the boat is now damaged! My work mate had another squiz at it this morning and reported a fist-sized HOLE in the hull! DOH!

Biff

27th February 2006, 22:39

It's a con.

You can clearly see the inflatable dingy that will tow it around the world in the second photo.

Pixie

28th February 2006, 09:27

But as part of his marketing of the project he got some fat removed from himself to show people that human fat can be used in bio diesel as well.

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Great!
Now all we need is to find a minority to target and we will have a final solution to our future fuel needs

ManDownUnder

28th February 2006, 12:42

Great!
Now all we need is to find a minority to target and we will have a final solution to our future fuel needs

The unemployed?