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Diesel, 6 liter, 600 hp, 350 kg (772 lbs), 12 cylinders. There you have it! Impressive numbers, isn’t it. Especially the weight is cool. They started off with 2 BMW V6 engines and then designed this black and orange beast. The block is made of aluminum hence the gain in weight which will be very welcomed by powerboaters. You’ll find the DIEMAX also on Facebook and you can see and hear this inboard in action. You’re not on Facebook? Check out their website for much more information. Powerboating.be is invited to run a test. I know, it’s a dirty job.

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What’s the definition of a powerboat

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What makes a motorboat a powerboat? That’s a discussing I had with some fanatics a while ago. Is it determined by the shear length of the hull and the number of engines? Does it matter if they’re inboards or outboards? Does it matter if the boat runs on petrol or diesel? Is any boat with a motor a powerboat? Is it just the horse power or the top speed? So many questions and variables. We also looked at the powerboat racing world. There are the rules that speak of a power to weight ratio like 1 hp to 4.5 kg (petrol, 9.9 lbs) or 4.4 kg (diesel, 9.7 lbs ) like the UIM rulebook states for the SuperSport category. I’m curious about your thoughts in this matter.

1988 Cowes Classic Powerboat Race

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Cowes Classic 2017 Date Announced (photos Chris Davies)

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The images show ‘our’ powerboat team Birretta Due (B) in action during the Cowes Classic 2016 in a very cool RIB. The British Powerboat Racing Club are pleased to announce the date of the Cowes Classic 2017: Saturday 26th August – Sunday 27th August (race day) 2017 (UK Bank Holiday Weekend). The Cowes Torquay Cowes will be UIM International Ordinary status for Marathon classes and will run under the same format as 2016.

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