V8 SUPERBOATS - ROUND 4, 2012, SUPERBOAT CLASS:
The Superboat Class boats are powered by unrestricted capacity V8
engines. With manoeuvrability and acceleration critical there are many choices
available from the heavy 'big block' engines of nominally 676 cubic inch to 'all
alloy - small block' engines of nominally 500 cubic inch. Superboat Class boats
use methanol fuel.
#93: EXCALIBUR - MICK
CARROLL:
'Excalibur' took the overall
win at Round 4 with a fastest lap of 39.235 seconds.
#27A: ACOL SKYLIGHTS
- GREG MERCIER:
'ACOL Skylights' traded fastest times throughout Round 4,
ultimately claiming a strong second place with a fastest lap of 39.531 seconds.
The boat specification includes, Hull: Sprintec, Engine: 500ci injected
Chevrolet, Horsepower: 900BHP (app), Jet Unit: Scott 8.25".
#23A: RAMJET
'COLD AIR INDUCTION' - PHONSY MULLAN: Arguably the most
striking Superboat and Helmet colours, Ramjet's performance was inhibited by
ignition problems throughout the weekend. Phonsy Mullan ultimately achieved
third place overall with a fastest lap time of 39.708 seconds. The boat
specification includes, Hull: Mackraft, Engine: 427ci Twin Turbo Chevrolet LSX,
Horsepower: 1,600BHP (app), Jet Unit: Scott 9".
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