I also agree a new spec motor is needed for OPA. I would suggest they start on that discussion ASAP for next year.

Could you please explain how those boats were both illegal. Was it the tire pressure? If so that would explain a lot.

SBI looked at a lot of difference option, Merc new power plant was literally twice the price of the direction SBI choose.
Randy as u said OPA need to look at all it options, there are a lot out there. SBI goal was reliable power and a motor to keep the class affordable. I guess we'll see as time goes one if it was the right option.

it would be great if they use the same engine as SBI. It would put all this BS to bed.

I'm sure its an option Smitty will look at. Hes followed suit with the new Superboat class engine. This always teams like Cleveland Construction, WHM, Amsoil to run both Org on a level playing field. If u weigh the advantages for the sport ( bigger pic) u would have 10 / 12 boats that could race any given event.

I dont have a svl so i really dont have any say. After saying that maybe a conference call between the owners of svl boats that race any of the different Org might help make a standard set of rules. Just my 2 cents

I believe one had a SBI Vortec motor that was banned at that time and don't remember what the other one was. Did both boats show or just one? As I recall they could have stayed and raced in class 4. This is nothing new in any org. NO ONE likes racing at the same time with other class boats that look like yours when they have more speed. Its a ****ty feeling knowing many people think you are getting beat. Most fans have no idea there are different classes on the course. How many times have you heard people say Geico kicked every body's butt.

And that is the only way it's gonna work.

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Im all ears for listening to suggestions. What I can see happening is some will like it one way and others will like it another way and someone (me) will get accused of destroying the class with my input. Everyone would need to make a change IMO. I like the new Merc 520 package.