Designed to appeal to young modern transport and speed enthusiasts, this book on boats, looks at the latest technology and advances that have enabled people to shoot over waves at over 300 knots. The book shows how stylish powerboats are streamlined to cut through the water at high speed and how powerful engines propel racing catamarans across the sea. There is information about boats with air cushions, underwater wings and computerized sails. There is also a section on record-breaking facts and figures and a look at the amazing aircraft of the future.

 

This book is part of a book series called Built For Speed .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Pavilion Books .

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This book has the following chapters: The quest for speed; designing for speed; on the drawing board; will it work; engine power; super racers; across the ocean; under sail; sea cats; wings under water; skimming the waves; record breakers; shaping the future.