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Old 07-19-2011, 07:39 AM
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Only cats correct???? But what specifically are the classes??
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Old 07-19-2011, 08:30 AM
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We run in the "S" class. 28-32 cats with full canopies. Powered by (2) 2.5 litre STOCK 280hp outboards. We run 2:1 gear ratio sport master gearcases. We race mostly between 90-105 mph. Top speed of these boats can be 115+ set up for speed.
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thanks ryan, i go down to key west every year, but never really understood the classes, so im just trying to figure out what im actually watching haha. theres no more vee bottom outboard classes correct???
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You can run outboards in OPA class also. Vee or Cat
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YES, you could run outboards and cats and v bottoms in any of the organizations speed bracketed classes.
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SBI bracket classes

Maximum Speed in Your Class
P-4 80 MPH (Single Engine, Maximum 30 ft in length Monohull)
P-3 95 MPH ( Monohull)
P-2 105 MPH
P-1 117 MPH
(Classes P2, P3, and P4 Naturally Aspirated Engine Only)
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