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Phenomenon

Can this 12,000 horsepower catamaran break the world speed record?
  • Updated: May 27, 2010

Phenomenon

Phenomenon, a 56′ long, 13′ 6″ wide catamaran, is a dream brought to life by the late, legendary Popeye’s Chicken founder Al Copeland, Sr. and his son Al Copeland, Jr.

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Four T55 turbine engines combine for upwards of 12,000 horsepower, and make breaking the world propelled speed record, currently set at 220 mph, a realistic goal.

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Boeing engineers, former US Naval architects, and numerous world-class professional boat builders have all helped to make Phenomenon a reality.

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Al Copeland, Jr. will be piloting Phenomenon during a record attempt in Sarasota, Florida, in July.
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