2017-04-29 Tri Hull Boat Racing Gulfport Grand Prix Gulfport,Fl

When these small open-cockpit boats with their supersized engines speed into a turn, it's total chaos—and that's what the drivers and fans love about this exciting class. Based on 1970s-era production boats, Tri-Hulls thrive on rough water. If it's not rough when they start racing, don-t worry - it will be by the time they're done. Boats must be original Tri-Hull design, with walk-through windshield and bow rider configuration. Tri-Hulls are an APBA-approved Sportsman (Local) class and are very popular in Texas and Louisiana. Approved Boats Glastron V-166 Glastron V-156 Galaxy 15 ft. Thundercraft 160-SS Cain Cutter 16 ft. Invader 15 ft. Phantom Higgs Craft. Requirements Minimum Age: 16 years old Minimum Length: 15' Engine: Engines must not exceed 100 cubic inches in displacement as originally manufactured. 3ci tolerance allowed for overbore. Minimum Weight: 1250 lbs. (without driver) Fuel: Fuel must comply with all APBA/OPC rules Engine Block: Max. Total Displacement 100 cubic inches (1638.7cc)