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23rd February 2017, 07:57 AM
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More Aussie Ingenuity
This is certainly the fastest ship in the world said Incat managing director Kim Clifford, of course theres a few speed boats that could surpass 58 knots , but nothing that could carry 1000 passengers and 150 cars and with an enormous duty free shop.
Hope it comes out JS
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qKrO5262fh4?rel=0[1]
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23rd February 2017, 08:03 AM
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Re: More Aussie Ingenuity

Originally Posted by
j.sabourn
This is certainly the fastest ship in the world said Incat managing director Kim Clifford, of course theres a few speed boats that could surpass 58 knots , but nothing that could carry 1000 passengers and 150 cars and with an enormous duty free shop.
Hope it comes out JS
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qKrO5262fh4?rel=0[1]
JS
sail boats now capable of 95 kilometers per hour .....dont know what that is in knots ....perhaps bridge officer could work it out kindly .....wouldnt like to be on that now to old .....regards cappy
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23rd February 2017, 08:22 AM
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Re: More Aussie Ingenuity
58 knots approx. 115 KPH off the top of the head Cappy. Old Fellah. That's above the speed limit on any WA road. Cheers JS Have just looked at the tape myself and think they mention 107 KPH,,, JS
Last edited by j.sabourn; 23rd February 2017 at 08:38 AM.
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23rd February 2017, 08:24 AM
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Re: More Aussie Ingenuity
Approx 68 knots 95/1.6 x 1.16 but as always stand to be corrected
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23rd February 2017, 08:37 AM
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Ivan Cloherty
Approx 68 knots 95/1.6 x 1.16 but as always stand to be corrected
###thats fast sailing ivan ....thanks cappy
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Originally Posted by
j.sabourn
58 knots approx. 115 KPH off the top of the head Cappy. Old Fellah. That's above the speed limit on any WA road. Cheers JS
###to fast for cappy now john.....thanks cappy
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