This will see a pretty major up-dating of 'two litre' type racing. As with changes going through to the old 3C becoming 2 litre 'dirty engines or 3 litre 'clean' - it was felt more accurate and meaningful to call Formula 200 to reflect the horsepower.
Also it is hoped to be able to race production boats and ex raceboats in the same race as 3C boats but with less expense and less paperwork. In effect they would be in a seperate 'production' sub-section. The same could be done with the 200hp RIB's.
It is all in pretty early stages of development - and still more information is needed in terms of rules and what expenses the RYA will impose.
So far this has been met with much enthusiasm and could lead to some really good racing and bigger fleets.
Also it is hoped to be able to race production boats and ex raceboats in the same race as 3C boats but with less expense and less paperwork. In effect they would be in a seperate 'production' sub-section. The same could be done with the 200hp RIB's.
It is all in pretty early stages of development - and still more information is needed in terms of rules and what expenses the RYA will impose.
So far this has been met with much enthusiasm and could lead to some really good racing and bigger fleets.