These boats are probably the easiest to relate to for the public. Displacements are, from a distance, the closest resemblance to your average water ski boat. With the engine mounted “inboard”, usually at the rear of the boat.
Hydroplanes could be described as the “open wheelers” of boat racing. These boats are specifically are designed to go fast! They do not particularly have any other purpose.
Outboards can also be easily recognised by the everyday person, as they are loosely based on outboard ski boats. Again, obviously designs and construction materials are quite different to your average “eggbeater”.
Often sold as the “Fastest Show on Water”, these boats are specifically built and tuned to run in a straight line very fast. These boats do not have to turn any corners and can therefore concentrate on getting all of the power to the water to get from A to B in a direct straight line.
Offshore boats are just that. These boats usually race out in the open ocean on very large courses. In racing out in the ocean, the conditions can be very different to the regular circuit racing. Due to the conditions, these boats are generally larger than most of the other boats you’ll find racing in Australia.
Boat racing is generally a family sport, and when Mum or Dad get to race in a V8 powered circuit race boat, the kids can also join in and race in the Formula Future class. The Formula Future class is a great way for kids to be involved in boat racing.
