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News blogging may be the next big hobby. You might think of it as smart mobs weaving a tapestry of current events that can be searched for patterns.  Click on images to enlarge

This 40 foot superboat appeared under our hotel window late last night in Huntersville, NC. The twin canopies and the incredible sweep of the white hull made me think for a moment that a space shuttle had touched down in the hotel parking lot. I had seen Donzi and Cigarette racing boats years ago, but they were midgets compared to this futuristic racing catamaran.

The parking lot was shrouded in fog, but mercury vapor lights provided just enough illumination to give me hope that I could capture this scene and do it justice. After taking a few shots, I noticed that there was a hole in the rear deck where I would have expected to see a second air intake. I zoomed in and captured what seemed to be a damaged area, which has been highlighted for better visibility.

Perhaps J.D. Byrider No.8 might be more than just a design triumph. I decided to dig further.

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