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  1. 23rd February 2006, 07:55 #1
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    EARTHRACE... check this out

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

    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/s...ectID=10345917
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    Quote Originally Posted by buellbabe
    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
    Because I can...
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    Looks like they have a few sponsors now! The pics don't do it justice, it really is gorgeous! I WANT 1...
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    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
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    I think its currently running on 'bio-diesel'... at least thats what is painted on the side :-)
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zed

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

    Too bad it isn't human fat - that is a true renewable resource in today's lard arse world
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zed
    And Colapop, it's recycled 'animal' fat, not human dude.
    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).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zed
    And Colapop, it's recycled 'animal' fat, not human dude.
    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..
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    Oh yeah WAAAAAAAYYYYY cool boat!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ManDownUnder
    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!

    Quote Originally Posted by 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!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by placidfemme
    *thinks someone stole my spaceship*

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    Lol.

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