What class do Merucry 280 and 300 run in?

[Racing Pirate]

I was just curious what class do the Mercury 280efi and 300xs run in over in the european circuits? I notice the 200xs is very popular over there.

[OCRDA]

Originally Posted by Racing Pirate

I was just curious what class do the Mercury 280efi and 300xs run in over in the european circuits? I notice the 200xs is very popular over there.

In France the 300xs would be in sport 3 Litre, I dont think the 280 efi is allowed in any class.

[Paul E]

What's the French class system and where would my 3.3l 200ho fit Bob?

[OCRDA]

It looks as though this year it would fit Sport 3 Litre.
The others are Sport 2 Litre and V 200 !! if anyone is interested then drop me an email and I will forward RI's

[powerboat3]

Rob, can you please sende the RI over please

Thanks

Dan

[OCRDA]

Yes as soon as I get them !!

[Frenchbruno]

If you're able to read french here is a link to the simplified rules on the French champ.
http://www.offshorepassion.com/pdf/2..._REGLEMENT.pdf

Originally Posted by Paul E

What's the French class system and where would my 3.3l 200ho fit Bob?

Yes the 200 HO match the 3 liters as they allow 30% in cubic capacity, but no engine mods are allowed. The lenght of the boat in 3 liters cannot be under 6.00m and the Engine power must be in accordance with the boat builder.

Originally Posted by OCRDA

In France the 300xs would be in sport 3 Litre, I dont think the 280 efi is allowed in any class.

OCRDA is right, as far I know the NON EPA engines are not allowed in the race nautic tour.

[FrenchPhil]

In 2011, the thundercats were non EPA & there were a few carbed motors in the Sport 100 class, if I remember correctly. Obviously the 2012 rule book isn't out yet...

Originally Posted by Frenchbruno

OCRDA is right, as far I know the NON EPA engines are not allowed in the race nautic tour.

[Paul E]

Originally Posted by Frenchbruno

If you're able to read french here is a link to the simplified rules on the French champ.
http://www.offshorepassion.com/pdf/2..._REGLEMENT.pdf



Yes the 200 HO match the 3 liters as they allow 30% in cubic capacity, but no engine mods are allowed. The lenght of the boat in 3 liters cannot be under 6.00m and the Engine power must be in accordance with the boat builder.


OCRDA is right, as far I know the NON EPA engines are not allowed in the race nautic tour.

Does adding an offshore-style above water exhaust count as a mod? The powerhead and ECU are all standard Evinrude. What kind of boats/motors race in 3 litre?

[OCRDA]

Seems they have not introduced EPA into all classes !!

These are the boats that ran last year !!
http://www.offshorepassion.com/PAGE_TEAMS_4_3L.html


CATEGORIES

PLEASURE
This category is attached to the device TEMPEST CUP.
Are allowed in this category inflatable boats, semi rigid and opens fully serial
powered craft not suffering from any change affecting the properties of plant
(Strictly boats boaters) and distributed as follows:
? Up to 300 hp

Monotype THUNDERCAT
Are allowed in this category all one-design boats with 50 motorized Thundercat
CV max.

SPORTS OPEN
Are allowed in this category inflatable boats, semi-rigid craft opens and has undergone
facilities such as racing bucket, lift, foot accelerator, gear, flaps, fairings
specific and distributed as follows:
? 0 to 100 hp

SPORT 2 Litres *
Are allowed in this category hulls fitted with an engine up to 2 liters (eligible
UIM settlement).

SPORT 3 Litres *
Are allowed in this category all hulls equipped with a motor yacht up to 3
liters capacity and a minimum length of 6 m (standard or approved building unity, governed
As a boating).

V 200 PRO
Are allowed in this category only vessels monocarène minimum length of 6.40 m and
minimum weight 800 kg with a 200 hp motor - 20-inch minimum (motor sold
exclusively by the dealer networks of boaters) for boats longer than the
minimum required, the required weight will be increased by 65 kg per meter extra

V200 STOCK
Are allowed in this category inflatable boats, semi-rigid craft opens and has undergone
facilities such as racing bucket, lift, foot accelerator, gear, flaps, fairings
specific and distributed as follows:
? 101 to 200 hp

* All engines meet EPA standards
receive 30% of additional capacity
as soon as they are enrolled in a class
evaluated in liters.

[OCRDA]

[QUOTE=Paul E;219804]Does adding an offshore-style above water exhaust count as a mod?

Yes !!

[Frenchbruno]

Originally Posted by FrenchPhil

In 2011, the thundercats were non EPA & there were a few carbed motors in the Sport 100 class, if I remember correctly. Obviously the 2012 rule book isn't out yet...

page 6 of the 2011 rules stipulate non EPA engines are not allowed after january 1th 2012....
2012 book rules is not out yet=correct.

[OCRDA]

Originally Posted by Frenchbruno

page 6 of the 2011 rules stipulate non EPA engines are not allowed after january 1th 2012....
2012 book rules is not out yet=correct.

Not mentioned in current Race Instructions !! I was told in December that whilst they are trying to stop non EPA it is only for the really smokey noisy ones !!