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HOW TO START POWERBOAT RACING

Below you can find information regarding engines, hulls and other equipment needed to start your own powerboat racing team

Each driver has their own team, read more about what it means here

DRIVER'S EQUIPMENT

Helmet: according to UIM rule 205.07 (GT10: 551.1.01), at least 50% shall be fluorescent orange, yellow or red. List of UIM approved helmets here

Vest: CE approved inherently buoyant (no automatic inflation) with crotch strap or according to UIM rule 205.06 (GT10: 551.1.01)

All limbs must be covered (racing suit) according to UIM rule 205.11. Racing shoes are mandatory, gloves are highly suggested.

ENGINES

GT10

UIM rule 551.2.01
Mercury F 9.9
Tohatsu MFS 9.8
Yamaha F 9.9
Mariner F 9.9
Parsun 9.8

GT15

UIM approved engines
Mercury F 15 EFI
Tohatsu MFS15E EPS
Suzuki DF15ARS

BOAT HULLS

GT10

Sebastian Åström – 0400 602 019
Niilo Seliö – 0400 470 777
Juhani Niemi – 040 520 1749
Jani Taurén – 050 662 55

GT15/30

Sebastian Åström – 0400 602 019
Roger Lönnberg – 0400 647 256
Jani Taurén – 050 662 55

LICENSE

Every driver must have a license issued by the Finnish Sailing and Boating Association (SPV). More information:
nkt@spv.fi

RULES

Rules can be found on the website of the Finnish Sailing and Boating Association (SPV):
https://spv.fi/spv/seurojenmateriaalipankki/
and on the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) website: uim.sport/

BEACH TRAILERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

Niilo Seliö – 0400 470 777
Jani Taurén – 050 662 55

For more information and guidance