Author: karel
2009 Raceweekend in Siracusa – 1
Spy pics Spirit of Belgium
Powerboating got hold of some premium spy pics of Spirit of Belgium’s new powerboat. This Nor-Tech 427 was built in the States around New Year. Amongst the three persons aboard, on the left you see Nils Johnson, designer and co-owner of Nor-Tech. The powerboat is built out of polyester and kevlar and under the hood there are two Mercury 600 engines. (more…)
2009 Best of Team 26 Donzi Powerboat Racing Team
Team Spirit of Belgium #17
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| Throttles | Pilot | ||
| Patrick Huybreghts (B) | Shelley Jory-Leigh (GB) | ||
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| Team manager | Technical manager | Press officer | Mental coach |
| Isabelle van Hulle (B) | Edgard Theysmans (B) | Nikki Drummon (GB) | Luc Vleugels (B) |
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| offshore-events.eu | shelleyjory.com | ||
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| Boat name: | Spirit of Belgium | ||
| Hull manufacturer: | Nor-Tech | ||
| Boat model: | 427 | ||
| Boat construction material: | kevlar / fibreglass | ||
| Base hull weight: | ca. 4 500 kg | ||
| Boat lenght: | 13.01 m | ||
| Boat width: | 2.55 m | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 850 l | ||
| Crew positions: | standing | ||
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| Brand: | Mercruiser | ||
| Type and hp: | 600 SCI | ||
| Drives: | Six Drive Dry Sump | ||
| Fuel: | petrol | ||
| Transmission: | Bam Cyborg | ||
| Weight engines: | ca. 500 kg | ||
2B1 Racing Team #33
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| Throttles | Pilot | ||
| Frank Hemelaer (B) | Pierre Colpin (B) | ||
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| Press officer | Marketeer | Team manager | |
| Julie Hemelaer (B) | Vivy Colpin (B) | Bea Capiau (B) | |
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| Race engineer | Technical manager | Mechanic | |
| Stein De Bruycker (B) | Nico Van Akeleyen (B) | Bob Lapaige (B) | |
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| 2B1racing.be | |||
| Boat | |||
| Boat name: | Furnibo | ||
| Hull Manufacturer: | Fountain Worldwide | ||
| Boat Model: | 40 Race Canopy Lightning | ||
| Boat construction material: | vinylester resin / fibreglass | ||
| Base Hull Weight: | ca. 3 350 kg | ||
| Boat length: | 12.20 m | ||
| Boat width: | 2.52 m | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 567 l | ||
| Crew positions: | seated and strapped | ||
| Engines | |||
| Brand: | Mercury racing | ||
| Type and hp: | 2 x 700 SCI (engine and drive) | ||
| Drives: | Mercury SSMIV Drives (with extension boxes) | ||
| Fuel: | petrol | ||
| Transmission: | SCS Crash box | ||
| Weight engines: | ca. 1 004 kg | ||
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