CLASS DESIGNATION

EORC's Class Structure

"A" RUNABOUT

Runabouts are flat bottom boats that skim along the waters surface. "A" runabouts use 15 hp Evinrude or Johnson Engines. Boats must weigh 250 lbs. or more including driver and engine. Minimum boat length is 10'. Minimum age is 14. Top speeds are in the 50 mph range. Excellent starter class for the light driver.

"C" RUNABOUT

"C" Runabout are of the same design as the "A" runabouts but must be at least 11' long and weigh 475 lbs. This class utilizes the Japanese Yamato 102 & 302 engines producing about 30hp. Minimum age for this class is 16. Top speed is around 60 mph. Best suited for the medium to heavy driver.

"A" MODIFIED HYDROPLANE (250cc)

Hydroplanes are designed to ride on a cushion of air. The air is trapped under the boat lifting it out of the water often times only the propeller is in the water. "A" Hydroplanes must measure 9.5' long with a minimum weight of 345 lbs. This class uses 15 hp Evinrude or Johnson engines. Minimum age is 14 years old. Top speed is around 52 mph. This is an excellent starter class for the light driver, young and old.

"C" HYDROPLANE

The "C" Hydroplanes have the same design as "A" Hydroplanes but measure at least 11'6" and have a minimum weight of 440 lbs. The "C" Hydro's also utilize the Yamato 102 & 302 engines. Minimum age is 16 years old. Top speed is around 66 mph. A cost effective class best suited to the medium weight driver.