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1 litre Modified |
Class letter
Z
Max. Length
13'6"
Minimum Wt. 750
lbs.
Get creative! Anything goes on these
highly modified 4-cylinder speed
demons. Powered by pump gas or
methanol to a top speed of 105
mph, the 1 Litre Modified offers
great racing excitement.
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1.5 litre Stock |
Class letter
T
Max. Length
13'6"
Minimum Wt.
750 lbs.
Popular, small and economical 1.5
Litre Stock hydroplanes can hit 95
mph. They are powered by 4-cylinder
1200-1500 cc Toyota engines and use
ordinary pump gas.
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2.5 litre Stock |
Class letter
S
Max. Length
13'6"
Minimum Wt.
975 lbs.
The affordable 2.5 Litre Stock Class
hydro can exceed 100 mph. Powered by
4-cylinder Ford Engines (2000cc or
2.3 litre) on pump gas, the 2.5
Litre affords very exciting
side-by-side racing at an affordable
cost.
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2.5 litre Modified |
Class letter
A
Max. Length
16'
Minimum Wt.
1325 lbs.
The 2.5 Litre Modified racer can hit
speeds of over 125 mph-creatively. A
few restrictions apply (for example
engines must not exceed 166ci)
However, these hydroplanes can use
pump gas, methanol or aviation fuel,
and engine alterations are limited
only by the racers imagination. If
you love exotic engines and extreme
power, the 2.5 Litre Modified may be
for you.
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5 litre |
Class letter
E
Max. Length
16'
Minimum Wt.
1450 lbs.
Ford, Plymouth and Chevrolet stock
V-8 engines power the 5 Litre Stock
Hydroplanes to speeds of 115 mph.
Offering racing excitement on
a budget, the 5 Litres allow drivers
to show off their racing skills at
many race sites across the US.
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National Modified |
Class letter
NM
Max. Length
19'
Minimum Wt.
1600 lbs.
Not a class for the timid, the
National Modified hydroplane offers
speeds of 140 mph to the serious
competitor. Many engine combinations
are possible-from 4-cylinder to
350ci V-8's. The racer's
ingenuity and driving skill can give
him the edge in this highly
competitive class.
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Grand National Hydroplane |
Class letter
GNH
Max. Length
20'
Minimum Wt.
2000 lbs.
The Grand Nationals are one of the
biggest, fastest Inboard
classes. Their incredible speeds
(150 mph) and 70-foot roostertails
make GNH races thrilling for drivers
and fans alike. These 20+ foot boats
are powered by big block Ford,
Chevrolet, Pontiac, or Oldsmobile
engines on pump gas.
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Jersey Speed Skiffs |
Jersey speed skiffs are 16 foot
V8 powered fireballs totally
unsuited to go as fast as they
go, and that makes them one of
the big draws at major boat
racing events.
Jersey speed skiffs are a
distant development of the Sea
Bright skiff insofar that they
originated in the Navesink and
Shrewsbury River area and were
built by people who were very
familiar with constructing Sea
Bright skiffs, but the latter
were working craft and the
Jersey speed skiffs were always
built as racing boats. Up until
the 1980's the speed skiff was
raced mostly on the Jersey
shore.
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Junior Classes |
APBA Junior Classes racing is for
kids! These small, light
boats are a great way for kids to
experience boat racing. A 9-year-old
can start in Junior Hydroplane or
Runabout (40 MPH). Build a kit boat
in the garage, or buy a used boat;
engines are available from APBA and
propellers are free from your local
club. AXS Hydroplanes and Runabouts
(50 MPH) are for 12-year-olds and
up. When a young racer hits 16, he
or she can move on to one of the
adult categories. Safety is a top
priority, so Junior Classes are the
ultimate family sport.
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Vintage |
The
APBA Vintage & Historic Division is
a dedicated group of owners and
fans, driving legends, premier
restoration experts, and "old iron"
engine builders who create a virtual
"Floating Museum That Makes Noise"!
You can trace America's great boat
racing heritage over the past 100
years and experience the sounds, the
action, the personalities, and the
gleaming hulls. These experiences
come back to life when the APBA
Vintage & Historic Racing Division
turns back the hands of time. Visit
www.vintagehydroplanes.com
for more on these beautiful boats.
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