Sea Shepherd Unveils The Ady Gil-a world-record holding speedboat

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We’ve been following the transformation of the Earthrace/Gil from a world-record holding speedboat to an anti-whaling vessel since it was rumored back in April that it would be joining the Sea Shepherd fleet. With the new paint job and a few additional high-tech goodies now installed, it looks like the ship is ready to join the Irwin for Operation Waltzing Matilda this December.

As expected, Watson made it clear that he intends to place the Gil in harms way — particularly as an “intercept and blocking” weapon against the Japanese fleet. Sounds like a risky game of “chicken” — but Ady Gil Captain Pete Bethune is ready for the challenge.”If they ever hit us with an explosive harpoon it’ll be massive damage,” he told Ecorazzi during the summer. “But certainly we’ll do our best to get in their way. If they hit us it will always be their guy that pulled the trigger — but hopefully things won’t come to that.”
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http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/10/18/earthrace-reborn-sea-shepherd-unveils-the-ady-gil/

This ups the ante. Wonder how well it will work?

and faster than a whale. The anti-whalers will have to work out their tactics, but I'm not sure the harpooners will find it so easy to hit.

I also wonder what high tech goodies are being added.

The boat is not designed for ice. Most probably it will limp home without seeing action.