# Poacher-Busting Trimarans The Earthrace 2 is Targeted Towards Fighting Illegal Fishing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trimaran References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/earthrace-2-conservation-boat/44151/) & [earthraceconservation.org](http://earthraceconservation.org/earthrace-kickstarts-a-new-vessel/) The Earthrace 2 is a powerful new trimaran that is designed specifically with law enforcement operations in mind, and is perfectly engineered to embark on [long-range missions in the open water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system). Like its predecessor the Earthrace, the Earthrace 2 trimaran is capable of holding a crew of 26. Measuring in at 60 meters in terms of length, this trimaran can easily be encouraged to hit speeds of up to 25 knots, which is around 46 km/h. The team behind the Earthrace 2 is currently embarking on an ambitious [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster) campaign to raise funds to complete all the designs for the trimaran, which is still under development. Once completed, the trimaran will likely be perfectly suited for [conservation missions on the water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Law Enforcement Trimarans:** The development of powerful trimarans designed for law enforcement operations presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in marine security and surveillance. - **Long-range Mission Technology:** The Earthrace 2 trimaran's capability for long-range missions opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in marine conservation and research. - **Crowdfunding for Vessel Development:** The ambitious Kickstarter campaign for the Earthrace 2 highlights the trend of using crowdfunding to raise funds for the development of innovative marine vessels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine Security:** The development of law enforcement trimarans presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in marine security and surveillance systems. - **Marine Conservation:** The Earthrace 2's long-range mission capabilities offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in marine conservation efforts and research technology. - **Crowdfunding:** The Earthrace 2 Kickstarter campaign showcases the potential of crowdfunding in the marine vessel development industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [E-Trike Boat Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ztriton-20.md) - [Optimized Electric Watercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimized-electric-watercraft.md) - [Speedy Hydrofoil Water Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-ef12-escape.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Autonomous Sailing Research Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-vessel.md) - [Fantastical Low Fuel Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-it.md)