Relax guys. It's a 26' running surface with a SINGLE 200 OB. Tops out at 68. I don't think there's too much to worry about. At some point if enough of these boats show up they can have their own class.

Lets welcome a few new teams this weekend.

Whoops...my bad...missed the outboard part...lol...yeah class 6

I have no problem welcoming new racers to OPA.
I guess we can agree to disagree. What happens in Atlantic City when this boat, or similar boats show up-and have a distinct advantage due to length? I guess this would open the door for a 29 Fountain to race in 6?
This reminds me of how "A" class was ruined years ago and went from 35 boats to a handfull in two years. How do we measure "running surface"-never saw this in the rules. If the rules were followed, and boats were placed accordingly-we wouldn't be discussing this.

I know what you mean all those over powered class 6 boats those cheating bastards:bong:

I can race in Class 6 now? Coooooooool:whistle:

It should be measured by dropping a plumb bob off the bow Not including rub rail. and then a plumb bob off the transom at the keel, if a conventional transom. If a notched transom it should be the point at which the transom would meet the bottom at the keel, The transom being defined as where the transom plate or standoff box is mounted. I beleive there are no rules against standoff boxes.

By the way measured a 35 ' Fountain at the shop the other day, not ultra accurate with plumb bobs, but transom to bow eye hook was 29' 4" that is about where the boat does its beak thing. Then take into account the notch, wow, really a short short running surface.

Anyone that is protesting this really needs to see one of these P1 boats in action. 26' running surface sounds about right but hell even at 28 with it GROSSLY underpowered compared to OPA boats it should be a class 6 boat.

I don't think anyone here would dream of showing up with 200hp. Let 'em run, in fact welcome him! Its fantastic someone is breaking the mold and willing to run multiple organizations. Seems rare these days.

I do have one request of the P1 boats...can you PLEASE swap in some open exaust??!!!! They are painfully quiet :angry-smiley-038:

Welcome to class 6! I'm just glad to have another boat in the class!