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Few boats in recent history have garnered as much attention as Earthrace - a vessel that redefined cool. The 78ft silver trimaran could have been just another eye-candy marine beauty with its sleek, metallic, and futuristic design that likened an alien spaceship. However, it chose a path of action, breaking world records and endorsing environmental conservation.
Initially conceived by New Zealander Pete Bethune, Earthrace was no less than a marvel in the field of marine engineering. Its carbon fibre and Kevlar build, together with its wave-piercing design, were all aimed at achieving speed records while emphasizing green performance. Though the original plan of electric propulsion powered by low-emission generators was later scrapped, the boat was run by marine diesels operating on pure biodiesel, a move aimed to raise awareness of alternative fuels.