Bluebird replica K777 at Coniston Records Week 2011

The Bluebird replica boat, K777,as they like to call it, undergoing trials at Coniston speed records week 2011.
For more information on the rebuild of the original Bluebird please visit -
http://www.bluebirdproject.com

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[Dogsbody1980]

What jet engine is it powered by??

[THEcaptainsparkle]

@Dogsbody1980

It's a Bristol Orpheus engine, the same type as in the original Bluebird.

[schlusselmensch]

Someone will have to start enlarging their testicles to the size of Ken Warby's as well as coming up with some creative hydrodynamics.

[speedgirlfan]

I think if you read their website you will find they are designing a new boat for the world record

[EEEL123]

And I forgot to say, if they're aiming for 400mph, which they are, there's no way they're going to do it with gear that crashed at just over 310mph.

[EEEL123]

If they want to beat the record, they'd better change the design. The Bluebird K7 crashed going just a few miles per hour over the current record.

[speedgirlfan]

For information on the K777 Team and their World Water Speed Record Project see their new website: k777club.com  Wishing them every success !

[insomnia000000000000]

why it sink?I hope to the see the original k7 soon...

[rebelwithoutaporsche]

Awesome!!..thanks for sharing!..which 2 nobheads clicked the dislike button??...thanks for sharing :)

[monkeybo99]

My God chaps.

Looks amazing.