BajaIceBreaker

Actually, that's why I want to race APBA instead of the Silver Cup Series. 1) Becasue I would rather race Buffalo (my home town) instead of Cleveland
2) The 2005 APBA Rules do not have a size limit for P-5 class (a change from 2004).

BRUCE SEROFF

i wasnt aware of that. i havent checked the 05 rules yet. oh well, i guess they'll be losing alot of P-5 boats. depending on how many larger twin engine boats over 28 come out.

BajaIceBreaker

Why would you think they would be loosing boats. That's an entry level class. If you want to race, and you boat only does 70 MPH, you don't really have much choice. Besides, APBA was the only one left that had the size restriction. I think it's great!! Look at me, for example, I was going to go with a different circuit because of the restriction, but now I don't have to. I thought everyone would consider this a great idea.

BRUCE SEROFF

There is no way a 28 foot single or smaller boat is going to be competitive against a 37 foot twin in big water. Its that simple. Thats why the rule was there in the first place.

BajaIceBreaker

Let me ask you this, how many P-5 boat were out there that were 21 feet long trying to compete with the 28 foot boats?

BRUCE SEROFF

none...because the minimum size is 24 feet

ScottB

In APBA I think the minimum length is 24ft

BajaIceBreaker

Sorry, how many 24 foot boats were out there?
Point is, it was idea to have a 28 foot boat, because that was the max length. This is an entry level class. It should appeal to all level racers. Not entry level racers that are under 28 feet, less than 8'6" wide, under 6 feet tall, not green in color, with no performance drives, yada yada yada. The race winner is determined by the speed. Just like P4, P3, P2, P1. All performance class boats should fall in the came category of rules and restrictions.
I am just terribly excited that they removed this restriction. I think it's a completely great idea.
I take it you have a P-5 boat that's 28 feet long.
(Not trying to be a wise arse, just trying to figure out why you don't like this rule).

ScottB

24 Pantera I love beatin bigger boats and I could care less how big they are.
If it was up to me, if your boat does 70 you'd be racing P5

BajaIceBreaker

Thank god!!! I was afraid that all the P-5 class boats would have a hatred towards me because of this issue.

ScottB, I am sure you wil be me too, and that's fine. I just want to race and have fun!!!