OPA P6 Class
 

I am thinking about racing in the St. Clair Race in the end of July. I have read through the rules a few times but still have some questions. Is the top speed for the class 65 or 70 mph? Write now my boat (1995 24' Superboat 454 mag, 350HP, w/bravo1 turning a stock 24" Bravo) only runs 62 to 66 depending on conditions. Will I need to run a rev limiter or will my stock merc ignition be acceptable? I do not have pop up cleats, do I really need to pad what I have? Is an orange lifeline poker run jacket acceptable for P6?

I am hoping all I will need to add is a second kill switch before the race.
Please let me know,

Thanks,
Brian Shaw
RazorsEdge

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Brian,
I think your boat will be fine for P-6. its a 65 MPH class. And Poker run life lines are acceptable. you really should get some foam rubber tubing and pad any sharp protrusions on your boat, including your deck cleats and windshield edges. kill switches for every riding crewman is mandatory. I dont think a rev limiter will be a problem in your case either, but Im sure Smitty will advise on that subject. Dont forget tow rope, anchor, working VHF, and fire extinguishers, manual and electric bilge pumps.

good luck and welcome

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check your pm...welcome to the maddness

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Glad to hear it is 65, I should be able to hold it over 60 on the river. I know my HP #'s are a lot lower than others running in the class, I don't know how competitive I can be, but I want to race...
What is a manual bilge?

Thanks again,
Brian Shaw
RazorsEdge

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Send Smitty a request for a number. You'll need to send in your registration paperwork ahead of time. The yearly registration fee is $500 for the boat and $100 per riding crew member, or member that wants access to the hot pits. The race fee is zero.

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Two kill switches, one for each person and have extra set of caps in case one person goes for a swim and the other person needs to restart the motor.

Like Bruce said, padding and duct tape over all sharp edges, and cover cleats so they won't grab your lifeline should you go out of the cockpit. Common sense stuff. Also make sure the numbers are big (12" tall by 3" thick) and easy to read. Black numbers on a white background is best.

See ya there. Its an experience you won't forget.

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manual bilge pump. in case you lose all power and take on water

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Cheap manual pump

Manual pump is a hand pump, in case electricity goes out. You can buy one at Boat US or West Marine

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Smitty here on Boomers screen name. Thanks Bruce and Ron P for picking up the slack here. Welcome to OPA, St Clair will be one of the largest events of the year. Glad to have you aboard. I will be back to work on Wednesday. Call me at 732 920 3945, and we will work everything out for you. The P6 class is growing, I am sure you will have a blast. We will help you in any way we can Smitty

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Thanks again, I do not think I will have time to change out to pull up cleats so I guess I will have to pad them. I believe I have everything else I will need.
I will check with the numbers soon.
Thanks again,

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Smitty, Is P6 65mph or 70MPH?
MD

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Actually, the rule book states up to 70 mph top speed. my mistake.

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Then I definitely don't have to worry about going over, Does anybody know what Papa Dukes average and top speed was in Algonac?

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I think there is a new P6 in town... Should be ready soon. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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Brian, you sure you wanns play with The Dukes Boyz??? :eek:

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My guess would be 69.999999999999999999999 max speed. :D And OPA does not use the average lap speed system. Go get them and welcome to the family!
MD

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They are the top competitors in the class, I don't think I will have a choice. lol

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Welcome to OPA racing... we are from the midwest and have never been treated better than these guys... and the racing is a blast.

Chris Reindl
513.706-3199

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Motor homes are Ok.

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I herd a rumor that Tyler Crokett will have a P6 boat as well.

Hell, I may not win, I may not even be competitive, but I will be racing. Everyone has to start somewhere.lol

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Does anyone know how may boat their will be racing P6 in Saint Clair? I heard I would be the sixth.

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The current P6 Class is:

Papa Dukes(24ft Carerra)
Akula(25ft Baja)
Not Guilty(24ft Sunsation)
Lock'd Up(24ft Sunsation)

looks like a 26ft Velocity will be joining the class;as well as your 24ft Superboat...and I guess the lesser powered 24ft Reindls would qualify as well.Hats off to OPA for establishing an entry level class..it is has lots of potential.

We run a 30ft Superboat in P5.We will be in Saint Clair and look forward to meeting you.

eZanga.com P5-68

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We actually met in Algonac, it is time to step to the plate...

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Papa Dukes Is on the Road in 5 minutes to Mentor Look out boys The Young Guns are back in town and Mama And Papa Dukes Are Trailoring the boat = LOOK OUT !!!!!!!!!

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Go Dukes!

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Give em Hell Dukes!!... :drink: