Can you run a supercharger in class 6 ? I think i glanced through the rules once, but dont remember if i saw anthing on that. Let me know.

There was a class 6 in Long Island with a blown engine but wasn't until after the race . Doh !!!

When we were going to run a merc 525sc we were told no problem but when I got my hands on a 515 ci, and wanted to order a 10-71 smitty suggested we didn't lol

I thought it was based on speed overall. There are teams with 900hp n/a in that class. I don't see a blower being an issue...

Nothing over 26', must have a Bravo drive and don't break out over 70 mph. Other than the regular safety stuff pay your money and race.

Volvo drive is OK as well as is single outboard. OPA has the right to classify a boat where they think it fits best. Your best bet is to contact Smitty before making assumptions on what is or isn't allowed in a class.

That's kinda funny, Tim. BTW, nice aerial shot of the Grinch BatBoat.

I realize it has always been P class, run the speed, but some of the engines definitely have gotten out of hand, imo, I am just trying to get on the course, and although I also originally thought it was kind of a 500hp limit, that has been thrown way out, now it appears a minimum of 650 to compete. I wish the power was a little more in line between competitiors, ( im ot saying spec by any means ) Ive got 454 sized engine to build on now, and am trying to secure a 502 to go to 540 etc. but if it doesnt happen soon, Im may be stuck building a 454, and I think I need a supercharger to get the thing remotely competitive. Im neither Tyler Crocket nor Jason Saris, and just need to be able to get me a decent piece together that wont have me out of the lead pack. Maybe I should try to contact Smitty, Just checking for a written rule, ? ?

We only have a 515ci and we feel its sufficient to be competitive.
As you know, it takes balls not HP to run in the ocean. And a good driver/throttles for flat. We built our engine with the expectation that one day there would be a 650HP cap for our class. (We are well under that as of now). I have no complaints, we really have a great group and I'm really looking forward to Solomon's. Build your boat with what you got, when you blow it up you can upgrade......

Balls are great but acceleration /horsepower/and being able to run a boat tucked in and under control is what wins races. there is no substitution for cubic inches.
Look at some pics of the winning boats most shots boat is bow down charging thru the crap while all the other boats are running on the edge trying to keep up.
Been there done that got a tee shirt to prove it.
IMHO