U-787 Biofuel Powered Boeing Hydroplane!

[Darin Jordan]

Not sure if this is going to work guys, so let me know if you can/can't see this video, but this is kind of cool:

http://videowm.boeing.com/autopost/bca/NGV...08_139132n3.asx

If the link doesn't work, I'll try it a different way...

[ghostofpf1]

link doesn't work for me ??

Ghost

[Ocean Racer]

Same for me

[Darin Jordan]

Sorry Guys... I think the link may only work inside of Boeing... I'll try to find an outside source...

[sjslhill]

I saw the video on a pilot website

http://www.king5.com/video/featured-index.html?nvid=262163

[Darin Jordan]

That's the one! Thanks Steve!

[Ocean Racer]

Well what type of engine does the U-787 use? If they use a Turbine engine which will burn anything combustable than its cool. As far as i know there shouldnt be any change to peformance or power.

[JimClark]

Here is the boat and it qualified at nearly 148mph today

[Ocean Racer]

From what i can tell it has a turbine so my hypothosis should be correct.

[JimClark]

Yup same turbine that everyone else in the unlimited's run which is a
Lycoming T-55/L-7C turbine

Jim

[Ocean Racer]

Hey do you have any specs on that engine Jim?

[JimClark]

I only know they are about 2700 to 3000 HP and were used in Vietnam in Chinook Helicopters.
Jim

[Ocean Racer]

Owell thanks for that info. well thats still more power than my dads 05 tundra

[Scott T]

Good to see Boeing trying something different.

Does anyone know the history of the hull? It's a good looking boat!

[JimClark]

It is Elams backup boat and was run for several years previously but I am not sure if they built it or bought it from someone else