# Boats Powered by Human Fat (FOLLOW UP) Earthrace Sets Records By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-fat-man-boat-powered-by-human-blubber-sets-record References: [superyachttimes](http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/13/article/id/551) Despite being threatened by pirates and having almost been sunk by submerged logs, the Earthrace biodiesel trimaran (powered by recycled human fat) made the [fastest trip around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailing-cargo-ship). This knocks 14 days off the previous record. Earthrace's [four-man crew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers) set out to prove that [biodiesel is a viable alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosie-travel) and dependable fuel. The challenge began April 27 and because of a malfunction, the boat had no auto-pilot, requiring it to be steered all throughout the journey. Below is our initial coverage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Fuel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop more efficient and sustainable alternative fuels to reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels. - **Maritime Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced maritime technologies such as autonomous navigation systems to improve safety and efficiency in sea voyages. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create eco-friendly modes of transportation that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Biofuel Production:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Improve biofuel production methods and explore new sources of organic materials to enhance the viability and scalability of biofuels. - **Marine Engineering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative marine engineering solutions to enhance the performance and safety of vessels, promoting advancements in maritime transportation. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new technologies and systems for harnessing renewable energy sources to power transportation, reducing carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-catamaran.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Sustainable Truck Modifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearflame.md) - [Propellerless Boat Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-motor.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md)