{"id":93123,"date":"2016-11-17T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T06:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=93123&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2016-11-17T17:52:51","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T08:52:51","slug":"riding-americas-cup-oracle-team-usa-chase-boat-yanmar-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/riding-americas-cup-oracle-team-usa-chase-boat-yanmar-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding the America&#8217;s Cup Oracle Team USA Chase Boat YANMAR 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The only thing faster than the America\u2019s Cup racing yachts on Hakata Bay at the moment is THIS boat: the Oracle Team USA Yanmar 1 chase boat. It can skim across the sea at up to 48 knots (55 mph\/107kmh)!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-93127\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-147-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-147\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-147.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-147.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-147.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This morning, Fukuoka Now was treated to a demonstration ride and a short burst at 42 knots (48 mph\/77kmh)! Fortunately for our bums, the sea was calm and the special high-tech gas-shock-equipped seats kept things cushy. Even so, we felt ourselves pushed into the back of our seats by the boat\u2019s rapid acceleration across the water.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-93124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-042-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-042\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-042.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-042.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-042.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why the need for speed? If the Oracle Teams USA yacht runs into trouble during the races, or one of the athletes falls overboard, every second counts!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-93128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-141-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-141\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-141.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-141.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-141.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As well as servicing the race yacht on the day, the chase boat is also used to collect data for the team and other support services \u2013 a critically important role in Oracle Team USA\u2019s quest to defend its America\u2019s Cup title.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-93125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-109-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-109\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-109.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-109.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-109.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, Oracle Team USA members, Andrew and Ryan, piloted the boat for us out of the team\u2019s base facility in Odo Harbor. They took us all the way to the race venue at Jigyohama, where preparations for this weekend\u2019s races are nearing completion.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-93126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-122-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-122\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-122.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-122.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-122.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yanmar has been one of Oracle Team USA\u2019s technical partners since 2013 and provides the engines that allow the chase boats to rocket along so nicely.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-93130\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-041-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-041\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-041.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-041.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-041.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oracle Team USA Chase Boat (escort boat) YANMAR 1 specs:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Body: Scorpion Ribs (UK)<br \/>\n\u2022 Engine: Yanmar 8LV370 (\u00d72)<br \/>\n\u2022 Length: 10.2\uff4d<br \/>\n\u2022 Width: 3.25\uff4d<br \/>\n\u2022 Displacement: 4.46 L<br \/>\n\u2022 Maximum output: 272KW at 3,800rpm<br \/>\n\u2022 Top Speed: 48 knots<br \/>\n\u2022 Drive: Yanmar ZT Sterndrive<\/p>\n<p>For more information on America\u2019s Cup events in Fukuoka check out our <a href=\"\u201dhttp:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/americas-cup-2016-fukuoka-guide\/\u201d\" target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\">guide<\/a> in English, Japanese, Chinese or Korean.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out our gallery of more photos from today\u2019s test drive<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class='photo-galleria' >\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-93123 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-001.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1' title='yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-001'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-001.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-001.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-001.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-001.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-009.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1' title='yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-009'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-009.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-013.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-013.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-013.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-013.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/yanmar-chase-boat-americas-cup-032.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1' 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