What classes could I race this boat in?

[DollaBill]

Don't know the OPA regs.

 

[DrGaryDC]

That would be a great class 3 boat

 

[SVL66]

correct me if im wrong. that is a 30 footer w/twins and trs drives. i believe it would be allowed to run class 5. However, it really should be in class 4 (IMO). Not sure if it still has original power in it. It was a very competitve boat a few years back.

 

[DollaBill]

yes, pretty sure it's a 30 w/ orig power and TRS drives I believe. Steve Berk owns it now (Lucky Strike)

 

[Slandrew]

Nice boat 75mph class

 

[F1-00 Racing]

class 5 is 30ft and under single or twin engine according to page 25 of the 2010 OPA "working" rulebook

 

[fantastixvoyage]

From what I remember there were a couple twin small block boats grandfathered in and the thought was twins should jump up to 4. Again Smitty is more than fair on this so if it fits in 5 it would go in 5 (but i suspect its a 4 / 85mph class boat even as it sits).

 

[2TR]

Class 5 (75mph) , I would think class 4 (85mph) would just be a little much for the old girl IMHO.

 

[DollaBill]

I'm thinking 5. I wasn't really thinking about it until today. I've been in the boat and always liked it

 

[heater63]

going by the numbers on the hull it was a class 5 boat at one time

 

[SVL66]

going by the numbers on the hull it was a class 5 boat at one time

Back in 04, When Bill Gazel owned it, SBI allowed him to run P-5. Citing he was grandfathered in.

In 2004, P-5 SBI/APBA Rules were 28 feet max, single engine. I doubt very much it would be allowed to run P-5 in SBI these days.

 

[rchevelle71]

Back in 04, When Bill Gazel owned it, SBI allowed him to run P-5. Citing he was grandfathered in.

In 2004, P-5 SBI/APBA Rules were 28 feet max, single engine. I doubt very much it would be allowed to run P-5 in SBI these days.

YUP,

against a 24 foot single engine

 

[F1-00 Racing]

Citing he was grandfathered in.

Wasnt he also "grandfathered" into P4 with a Superstock?????:ack2:

 

[AugiePensa]

Yes he was! Billy, call Smitty. He'll let you know everything, 732-920-3945.

 

[2TR]

Wasnt he also "grandfathered" into P4 with a Superstock?????:ack2:

But from what he said he was running 2.5/200hp's motors, not 2.5/280's and thats a big difference IMHO

 

[DollaBill]

Yes he was! Billy, call Smitty. He'll let you know everything, 732-920-3945.

ok Augie

 

[fantastixvoyage]

The only issue with five is the added stability of twin screws is really a pretty big advantage since the races are won in the corners. But again smitty will do whats fair. Either way get that old girl back on the course!!!

 

[DAREDEVIL]

I go P-5 with mine in OPA as well !!!!!!!! LOL:cheers2:

 

[Fast Shafts]

There is no "P" in OPA. Its CLASS 5, 6 etc.

 

[Wazzup Racing]

I go P-5 with mine in OPA as well !!!!!!!! LOL:cheers2:

You couldn't hang in class 6.