fluisterboot
English translation: "Flüsterboot"
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| 14:11 Mar 12, 2004 |
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|  Selected response from: Edith Kelly Switzerland Local time: 11:08 | |||
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| 3 +3 | whisper / whispering boat |
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| 4 +1 | silent boat |
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| 3 | PV powered boat |
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11 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1silent boat Explanation: Sandibe’s silent riverboat, the 'Lily', made its debut on the waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta last week. The boat is the only fully electric powered riverboat in Africa. Seating six guests, two-crew can cruise for up to 14 hours at maximum speed of 10 knots, though the normal cruising speed would be at about four knots to enable the crew to negotiate the channels and small lagoons of the Santantadibe River. The disturbance of motorboats to the fragile Delta ecology has long been criticized and a spokesperson for Conservation Corporation Africa said that the company had once again set a new standard in minimizing impact by employing alternative clean power options. In addition to minimal noise, the biggest impact saving is in the transport of diesel fuel and the impact on roads. The saving in potential air pollution and spillage and disposal of old oils and fuel is also highly significant. Reference: http://www.ultimateafrica.com/jan01.htm |
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11 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +3
peer agreement (net): +3whisper / whispering boat Explanation: or simply "electro-boat" IgoUgo Travel Community: Free Travel Reviews, Journals, Photos ... - [ ... If you are less physically inclined, consider renting a so-called "whispering boat" (fluisterboot), which is driven by an electromotor. ... - Toeristische Informatie Nederland - ... Take a trip on the whispering boat ("Fluisterboot"). The picturesque water village Giethoorn; The city of Deventer, where history is still alive. Back to Top. ... www.eurorelais.com/tis/nl/e/nl-ovr.htm - 6k www.igougo.com/ planning/journalEntryActivity.asp?EntryID=29961 |
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