The Great Annual Waikato River Seagull Outboard Regatta 2014

The seems to be some confusion over the class rules for 2014
so
Here's the current version



Classes

2.5hp Dinghy Class:
3.5-1 hull ratio minimum, mono hull, minimum length 10 ft, standard classic 64cc seagull engine, no modifications, cavitation plate allowed, prop modifications allowed using seagull props. A & B Grade.

2.5 hp Modified Class:
any hull, minimum length 10 ft, classic 64 cc engine, must have seagull block (no liner), seagull crankcase, seagull head, seagull flywheel, seagull carburettor, leg from other outboards allowed , reed valves allowed , tuned pipes allowed, cavitation plate and prop modifications allowed, over size piston allowed, gearbox nose cones allowed. Two records, one with tuned pipe & one without.

4.5 hp Dinghy Class:
3.5 -1 hull ratio minimum, mono hull, minimum length 10 ft, standard classic engine, no modifications, engine models 102, century, and silver century, cavitation plate allowed, prop modification allowed using seagull props. A & B Grade.

4.5hp Modified Class:
any hull, minimum length 10 ft, classic seagull must have seagull block (no liner), crankcase, flywheel, head, carburettor. Leg from other outboard allowed, reed valves allowed, tuned pipes allowed, cavitation plate and prop modifications allowed, engines are 102, century, and silver century or two 2.5hp 64cc seagulls, oversize piston allowed, gearbox nose cones allowed in the modified class only. Two records, one with tuned pipe & one without.

Classic Bermudan Dinghy Class:
mono hull, minimum 3.5-1 hull ratio, minimum length 12ft, two persons on board with minimum combined weight of 150 kg, spare seagull may be used to make up minimum weight, standard engine, no modifications, 102,century and silver century models, cavitation plate allowed, prop modifications allowed using seagull props.

New Bermudan Flea Class: mono hull, minimum length 12 ft, max 20ft, one bow, no outriggers, two persons onboard with minimum combined weight of 150 kg, spare seagull engine can be used to make up weight, standard engine, no modifications, models 102, century and silver century, prop modifications allowed using seagull props, cavitation plate allowed.

Open Class:
any hull, minimum length 10ft, engines are Kingfisher, Osprey, QB curlew 64 cc, 5R unmodified, 170 unmodified, 125 all in their standard form as manufactured, exceptions are cavitation plate prop modifications allowed.

Sport Class:
any hull minimum length 10ft, engines in this class are Seagull Sport (standard), 5R modified, 170 with yamaha leg, 170 engines can be run with tuned pipe. Two records, one with tuned pipe & one without. 170 must have seagull block (no liner), crankcase, flywheel, head, carburettor, Yamaha leg allowed, prop replacements or modifications allowed.

Notes on Engines:
By entering in the stock engine classes, you are agreeing to split the engine at the completion of the regatta if you are 1st, 2nd, or 3rd (if requested). If you have set a new record, you must split the engine for inspection. Pump fuel to be used in all classes except Modified & Sport. Standard engine means as it was manufactured at the factory & all parts unmodified with the exceptions outlined in each class. First time competitors in Dinghy classes are B grade, all others are A grade.

Notes on Hulls:
minimum hull length is 10ft for one man and 12ft for two man, if participants can satisfy officials before the event that there craft is sea worthy at a smaller size then approval may be given. (Must be pre-approved).