"Formula 2"

Open outboard tunnel design with a minimum length of 4.8m measured along the sponsons All boats shall have a NZPBA approved protective cockpit/restraint system All new hulls, and hulls having repairs to the sponson pickles, shall have the front 35cm of the pickles made of a material to allow for controlled deformation to reduce the G forces on frontal impact The minimum weight of the boat immediately after the race with the driver must not be lighter than 475kg (with residual fuel and without residual water).

The engine is to be V6 Mercury carburetor, with a cast iron bore and a maximum capacity of 2050cc. Bridgeport motors excluded. All Mercury engines modified, shall not exceed the production specification of the SST 120 powerhead as intended by the manufacturer. Blueprinting and reboring is accepted. No one bore may be enlarged in excess of 0.889mm (0.035 inch). Non Mercury engines will be assessed on an individual basis, and accepted, providing they are production models which meet the class measurement rules. A 2/3rds majority of licensed Formula 2 Drivers to approve any such engine.

Drivers must always be wearing an approved Helmet that is painted in a Bright or Fluorescent Orange Colour. This helmet is an Open face design to assist in case a rescue diver needs to get air to the driver in case of an accident. Flamecrusher or similar Overalls are mandatory and an approved Life vest must be warn at all times on the water. Drivers must also carry a yellow paddle or flag this is to wave to officials to show that help is needed.

Formula 2 Contact
K. Thorburn
42A Whitaker Road
Warkworth
Ph/Fax (09) 425 8319
Mobile 027 488 1108
Email: Kevin Thorburn


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