The world’s fastest eco-boat: Earthrace
Hull: Wavepiercing Trimaran
Designer: Craig Loomes Design Group
Builder: Calibre Boats
Length: 24m (78ft)
Beam: 8m (24ft)
Draft: 1.3m (4ft)
Range at 6 knots: 13,000nm (24000km)
Range at 25 knots 2,000 nm (2,700km)
Maximum speed: 40 knots (75km/h)*
Fuel: B100 Biodiesel (100%)
Fuel Capacity: 12,000 liters - 3,000 gallons
Dry Weight: 14 ton
Weight fully fuelled: 26 ton
Construction: Carbon , Kevlar sandwich composites
Crew: 4
Beds: 6
Twin Cummins Mercruiser Diesel Engines
Gearboxes: ZF 305A (ZF)
Air intakes: top of wings to remain above waves while piercing
Windscreen: 17mm laminated toughened glass
Max speed is dependent on fuel load, propeller pitch, and gearbox ratio.
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