Ratickle
Founding Member / Super Moderator
Here is the clause I was referencing in the post on the Work thread, so that thread doesn't get all muddied up. I believe the OPA clause is identical, but it has not been updated on their site yet.
APBA OFFSHORE SUPER VEE LITE CLASS
All Super Vee Lite (SVL) boats must adhere strictly to the following specifications along with the general rules pertaining to all APBA Offshore classes.
1. Hull Weights and Dimensions:
Hull type: Monohull
Length minimum 26' 0"
Length maximum overall: 32' 0"
Length maximum bow to transom 30’-0”
Beam minimum: 6’-6”
Beam maximum: 8' 6"
Number of engines: 1
Weight minimum, Single Step Hulls 4750 lbs
Weight minimum, Multi Step Hulls 5250 lbs **
** Multi Step Hulls with sealed engines minimum weight shall be 5250 lbs at the first APBA Offshore
race and then may be adjusted for parity by APBA Offshore at future races.
It is understood that other offshore sanctioning bodies have approved the use of un-sealed engines
and the use of aftermarket parts. For the 2012 season, any un-sealed engine that is considered
legal for competition in another generally recognized offshore sanctioning body in a similar class
may compete as a legal entry in the APBA Super Vee Lite Class with an additional 250 lb. weight
penalty. This penalty is in addition to any other weight penalties prescribed by these rules or
assessed as a parity measure. All other rules of the class must be adhered to except as noted below.
Thus, single step hulls with un-sealed engines must weigh a minimum of 5000 lbs. post-race and
multi-step hulls with un-sealed engines must weigh a minimum of 5500 lbs. post-race.
Notwithstanding, Sections 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 23 of the rules for the APBA Super Vee Lite
Class do NOT apply to entries with un-sealed engines. Additional parity measures may be levied
on any entry based on their performance at any event.
It pretty much allows any organizations legal SVL to go through inspection with the changes I mentioned. They are;
1.5 ratio drive if they were running the 1.65
Prop diameter no larger than 15 5/8
Prop pitch no greater than 30"
Drive height rule is the same, 1/2" below aft running surface
Stock ECM not to exceed 5450 RPM
Add 250 lbs if the boat had not passed inspection by APBA/OSS/OPA
Add 250 lbs if it were an unsealed motor
Add 250 lbs if it were a multi-step design
SVL Rules start on page 83 of this APBA link.
http://www.apba-racing.com/sites/all/files/documents/012OS_0.pdf
If you have any questions, I've probably read and discussed it sometime in the past
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APBA OFFSHORE SUPER VEE LITE CLASS
All Super Vee Lite (SVL) boats must adhere strictly to the following specifications along with the general rules pertaining to all APBA Offshore classes.
1. Hull Weights and Dimensions:
Hull type: Monohull
Length minimum 26' 0"
Length maximum overall: 32' 0"
Length maximum bow to transom 30’-0”
Beam minimum: 6’-6”
Beam maximum: 8' 6"
Number of engines: 1
Weight minimum, Single Step Hulls 4750 lbs
Weight minimum, Multi Step Hulls 5250 lbs **
** Multi Step Hulls with sealed engines minimum weight shall be 5250 lbs at the first APBA Offshore
race and then may be adjusted for parity by APBA Offshore at future races.
It is understood that other offshore sanctioning bodies have approved the use of un-sealed engines
and the use of aftermarket parts. For the 2012 season, any un-sealed engine that is considered
legal for competition in another generally recognized offshore sanctioning body in a similar class
may compete as a legal entry in the APBA Super Vee Lite Class with an additional 250 lb. weight
penalty. This penalty is in addition to any other weight penalties prescribed by these rules or
assessed as a parity measure. All other rules of the class must be adhered to except as noted below.
Thus, single step hulls with un-sealed engines must weigh a minimum of 5000 lbs. post-race and
multi-step hulls with un-sealed engines must weigh a minimum of 5500 lbs. post-race.
Notwithstanding, Sections 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 23 of the rules for the APBA Super Vee Lite
Class do NOT apply to entries with un-sealed engines. Additional parity measures may be levied
on any entry based on their performance at any event.
It pretty much allows any organizations legal SVL to go through inspection with the changes I mentioned. They are;
1.5 ratio drive if they were running the 1.65
Prop diameter no larger than 15 5/8
Prop pitch no greater than 30"
Drive height rule is the same, 1/2" below aft running surface
Stock ECM not to exceed 5450 RPM
Add 250 lbs if the boat had not passed inspection by APBA/OSS/OPA
Add 250 lbs if it were an unsealed motor
Add 250 lbs if it were a multi-step design
SVL Rules start on page 83 of this APBA link.
http://www.apba-racing.com/sites/all/files/documents/012OS_0.pdf
If you have any questions, I've probably read and discussed it sometime in the past
....
