2009 APBA ANNUAL MEETING SUMMARY
It looks as though the APBA is going to more tolerant with freestyle moving forward in regards to the requirements in hull length. Thanks Patrick for all of the consideration. Read below for full details on the meeting.
The following is a brief summary of the results of the 2009 APBA Annual Meeting that took place at APBA
National Headquarters on January 8 and 9. While there were many topics discussed there really were not a lot
of major changes. While the APBA and IJSBA rules are not totally the same, between the changes the IJSBA
has made for 2009 and the 2009 APBA changes made at this meeting they are much closer. There were 21
individuals in attendance at this year? APBA PWR Annual Meeting. Special thanks to all those that attended
and took the time and effort to attend and help improve our sport.
1) INSURANCE PROGRAM
The APBA insurance program was discussed as well as ways to keep our races safer and reduce to number of
accidents and claims. A new Risk Management Checklist will be implemented similar to other APBA
categories to help bring attention to help insure that proper safety requirements are being met, make events
consistent with safety aspects of an event and provide feedback to the APBA as to how we can improve the
safety of our events. The Risk Management has been completed and approved by K&K Insurance. It will be
mandatory that the Promoter or Race Director fill out and return this document after every race.
Racer Excess Medical Coverage
It was discussed that instituting a program in which racers can purchase excess medical coverage that would
cover racers medical expenses beyond what coverage is available by their primary insurance (if they have it),
and the K&K coverage would be good for the membership. Patrick Mell explained that there is a company that
provides this type of insurance for the snowmobile racing associations. With this program individual racers can
purchase this coverage that will cover them at any APBA sanction PWC race. The company has been
contacted and APBA is working on getting them the necessary information to quote a rate for the insurance.
2) APBA PAPERWORK & REQUIREMENTS
Returning Membership Applications and Funds – The APBA is having problems with a few promoters
returning memberships and funds collected from racers in a timely manner. This can be a big problem in the
regions with multiple promoters. This delays APBA members in receiving their membership packets, cards
and rulebooks and PWI Magazine.
Returning Waiver & Release Forms ? We are also having some problems with promoters returning the
Waiver & Release forms. If these Waiver & Release forms are not being signed and returned to APBA, ALL
promoters will pay for the mistake of the promoter(s) not doing this properly. If the promoter does not return
the Waiver & Release forms he/she will not get his sanction and insurance approved for his/her next race until
we receive them. We will be lenient if a promoter has back-to-back races.
Race Site Photos ? One of the requirements regarding insurance from K&K is that race site photos are taken
from each race site. These photos are required to be submitted once every 3 years. While the majority of
promoters do a great job of providing K&K photos a few still are not complying. K&K has informed us that
insurance certificates will not be issued to promoters that have not complied until the proper race photos are
submitted.
3) PROMOTER SUPPORT
The APBA continues to try to provide as much help as possible to its promoters. Below are just a few
examples of the support that is available to the APBA promoters. We hope that all promoters will utilize and
take advantage of these programs.
? Event Guidebook ? The APBA PWR Event Guidebook was completed in 2007 and is available online
on the promoter website or by request. The book will help new promoters with organizing races and is
a great tool for current promoters as well.
? APBA/Promoter Website ? This APBA website continues to be improved and updated. The promoter
website (www.apbaracing.com/promoterinfo.htm) has sample budgets, important information to include
with Coast Guard/DNR/Core of Engineer permits, event checklists, sample editable entry forms, sound
level info, the ability to download important forms needed to run a race and much more. After the 2009
APBA annual meeting we will update the promoter site with the 2009 forms.
? Online Registration ? Online Registration is a very important benefit to the APBA racers. The APBA
currently sets up online registration for the majority of its promoters. The APBA will provide this service
(as long as there is one online form for all events) to promoters for no cost in 2009. The APBA has
made a master link to all promoters? online registration forms from the APBA mainpage. We hope ALL
promoters will use online registration in 2009. This provides an opportunity for promoters to take credit
cards without having to purchase a credit card machine or pay monthly credit card fees.
? Discount Awards – Promoters have the option of purchasing awards (medals, trophies and plaques)
for their events at discount prices. Call Patrick if you are interested.
? Magazine Coverage in PWI ? You provide the post race story and photos and we will get PWI to cover
your event. They are looking for editorial and content for your magazine.
? APBA Website Publicity ? Whatever you want on the website we will put it on as long as you provide
the text and links. Please submit press releases at least 5 days prior to event at a minimum and give us
24 hours to make your post.
? Riders Meeting Notes ? We have developed a detailed Riders Meeting Notes for promoters to use
and follow. It is posted on the promoter?s page. These notes are important so that all promoters inform
riders of similar important race and insurance information. Please use them as a guide for giving your
Rider?s Meeting. The notes will be updated after the 2009 meeting.
? Tech Supplies ? Let us know if you need help with obtaining basic tech supplies (Sponson gauges,
intake grate gauges, and other basic supplies). APBA has sponson and intake grate tools available for
purchase. The APBA can help with the boost gauge to test the Hydrospace.
4) 2009 APBA COMMITTEES
Regional Representatives
It was discussed and agreed that developing a Regional Representative program would be good for the sport.
The APBA will post more information on how a racer can become a Regional Representative over the next few
weeks. One regional representative will be selected to represent each U.S. racing region.
The roles of the Regional Representatives will be several things. Here are a few examples:
1) Assist in the development and implantation of a New Racer Mentor program to assist new racers that
attend events.
2) Assist in helping to better market the sport in the region including the distribution of supplied posters
and flyers to local watercraft dealers by themselves and through other racers in the region.
3) Provide feedback to the APBA as to how to make races safer and more organized.
4) The Region Representative may appoint regional assistants to assist in improving the sport in their
region.
5) The APBA Regional Rep should be willing to make public his e-mail and phone to racers in his/her
region.
6) The Regional Representative should be a racer that attends the majority of the races in a region.
Executive Committee
The following individuals have been appointed by the APBA to the Executive Committee by the PWR
Chairman. The role is to provide guidance to the APBA on non-technical issues and assist in helping to
advance the sport. The term will begin on January 1, 2009 and end at the 2009 APBA Annual meeting
(January 2010).
2009 Executive Committee
PWR Chairman ? Patrick Mell OEM Representative ? Tim McKercher
Promoter Rep ? AJ Handler OEM Representative ? Scott Watkins
Promoter Rep ? Jacque Bryant Promoter Rep ? Ross Wallach
Racer Rep ? Mike Follmer Racer Rep ? Skip Holmes
Racer Rep ?Amy Green Industry Rep ? Dave Bamdas
Technical Committee
The following individuals have been appointed by the APBA to the 2009 Technical Committee. Their role will
be to provide guidance to the APBA in developing rules and policy and serve as technical advisors in the
interpretation of rules.
2009 Technical Committee
Jacque Bryant Skip Holmes Gus Andros Louis Milone Bill Haig
Carson Bachelder Dean Charrier Andy Tinsley Kenny Sims Chris Hagest
5) 2009 APBA NATIONAL TOUR
A ?National Tour? fulfills an important and much needed role in the advancement of the sport as a professional
sport entity. The APBA National Tour has remained strong in terms of participants and allows those racers
wanting to participate and compete against the nations top riders the opportunity to do so. The National Tour
was well received by the racers, had good participation, it received good industry media exposure and
coverage on MavTV and MAN/Pursuit networks.
It was discussed that we must keep the National Tour affordable for the racers to attend. This will require
setting a schedule that minimizes travel expenses as well as keeping the number of events to a reasonable
number. We must pick the best U.S. events that will help attract spectators that will make sponsoring the Tour
attractive to out-of-industry and industry companies if it will ever grow.
The overall National Tour schedule was discussed. It was unanimously agreed that for the best interest of the
Tour a 2nd West Coast event should be added. With DMP being a new promoter it was discussed that for the
event to take place the same staff used in Parker should be used in Lake Elsinore. It was discussed that AJ?s
event in Charleston would be better for the Tour and racers with regard to how the date fits into the schedule
and many racers do not like Rochester due to the past water conditions. We are currently talking with the
promoters to put together the final schedule based on the discussions at the annual meeting.
2009 APBA National Tour Classes
The National Tour classes will remain the same with one exception. The Pro-Am 800 Open class has been
changed to Runabout 800 Open and open to all skill levels.
2009 National Tour Classes
Pro-Am Ski Open Pro-Am Ski Stock Pro-Am Runabout 1200 Open
Runabout 800 Open Pro-Am Runabout 1200 Stock Women Runabout
Pro-Am Women Ski Limited Expert Ski Limited Expert Runabout 1200 Limited
Expert Runabout 1200 Open Freestyle
Awards Ceremonies
Ideas to improve the professionalism of the awards ceremonies were discussed. The goal is to produce
backdrops and awards presentation stands that can be transported to all National races. Chris Hagest has
offered to help with the production of the items discussed.
6) DRAG RACING
Drag Racing rules will be added to the rulebook for 2009. The APBA has been working with current promoters
that are running drag racing events to finalize the rules. The APBA has obtained a special insurance rate for
these races and hope that additional promoters will organize drag racing events in 2009. There are plans to
hold a National Championship Drag Racing event and possibly several National Drag Racing events in 2009.
7) MARKETING DISCUSSION
Ideas were discussed into how we can better Market the Sport, Improve the Website and get the word out to
attract new racers and more attention to our sport. There are several ideas that were discussed and will be
implemented that will allow us to accomplish this at a reasonable cost. Ideas such as posters and trifold flyers
being sent to Regional representatives for distribution and setting up an APBA Youtube page were some of the
ideas.
8) IJSBA RULE CHANGES
With the time leftover on Thursday we reviewed the 2009 IJSBA rule changes and discussed them.
1) SKI CLASSES
Stock Spec Ski
The goal of the APBA Stock Sec Ski Class is to create a class that all owners of all different brands of stand-up
watercraft can compete in competitively. The members in attendance at the meeting felt that the SXR and the
Hydrospace at 5psi of boost were competitive. They also felt that some adjustments needed to be made to the
new Yamaha SuperJet, and that with a wet pipe and all other allowed modifications the new SuperJet had a
competitive advantage over other boats in the class. Many different ideas were presented but the majority felt
that not requiring any additional costs to the majority of current participants in the class, which race Kawasaki
SXR?s, would be the best decision for the membership. The Hydrospace is the easiest to control as it can be
controlled by the boost gauge if it is too fast or slow.
The IJSBA recently passed a rule allowing the interchange of OEM cylinders in Stock class. We assume the
reason for allowing this change is to allow the Yamaha Superjet to get up to the same displacement that the
SXR can get up to. While this seems like a good idea in theory to help create parity, this modification is
beyond the capability of the average racer. Going from the Stock 701 cylinder to the Yamaha 760 cylinder
requires that the entire engine be pulled from the boat, the case to be split and then the case machined to be
able to accept the 760 cylinder. One this is done you can start putting the entire boat back together with the
larger cylinder. In addition to the extensive knowledge and labor cost to do this job the person must purchase
a new cylinder, piston and rings, and modify the head as a stock 701 will not fit on a 760 cylinder.
Since the interchange of the 760 requires a modification of the 701 head to fit the APBA, felt it is better to just
allow the matching Stock OEM 760 head then to allow racers to modify the stock 701 head. There would be
no control over what the racer can do to the head to make it work on the 760 cylinder. The IJSBA is requiring
the Stock 701 head but we are unsure as to what kind of had modification to the head will be allowed.
Let?s face it both the cylinder exchange and the allowance of a pipe are beyond what the Stock class probably
should allow. This class has been well beyond Stock many years ago and we are now forced to do out best to
correct the class to make competitive racing. The APBA has chosen to give the Yamaha SuperJet owner two
options with regard to competing in the Stock class. The rider can either a) add a cylinder and head or b) use
a Wet Pipe. After a year watching the Stock Spec Ski class we feel that a pipe and all other Stock class
modifications are too much. So if the pipe is used a few items have been taken away. Below is a summary of
the options.
Stock Spec Class Options for SuperJet Owners
Option A – Cylinder and Head ? The racer can chose to run a Yamaha 760 Cylinder and 760 Head. If the racer
chooses to run an aftermarket cylinder and head they can do all the other things allowed to a two-stroke
watercraft in the Stock Spec class rules. They could bore the cylinder up to 803 cc limit (in reality the Yamaha
can get up to 790cc). The same allowed modifications would apply if a racer chose to run the Stock OEM 701
cylinder.
Option B – The racers can run a Wet Pipe. If the racer chooses to run a Wet Pipe the following Stock Spec Ski
modifications are NOT allowed.
? The ignition must remain Stock including the advancing of the timing.
? The head and base gaskets must remain the same thickness as OEM.
? Bore must be stock, however, an overbore allowance will be allowed for general maintenance.
Box Stock Ski
With only a handful that entered this class in 2008 it was decided that this class will be dropped for 2009.
While many members say that the Stock class should be stock, in reality members do not want to spend a
bunch of money on cylinders, pistons rings, and other parts and take off the parts they have a boat slower than
what they had before. In the future if other OEM?s come out with new 4-stroke stand-up models and many
racers buy them then there may e a demand for this class.
Lites Classes
The ?Lites? class is a special designation applied to Stock Classes to implement a horsepower limit created by
the IJSBA. Ski Lites are Stock Class Ski PWC with a maximum of 85 Horsepower as furnished by the
manufacturer. It has been suggested by many members to eliminate certain boats from the Stock classes.
The APBA feels it is a better solution to adopt the Lites class structure instead of eliminating certain boats. It
was decided that the Lites classes will be added as an option to the 2009 APBA Rulebook and that the Junior
Ski Stock classes will run by a Lites format for 2009.
Stock Ski Displacement
The APBA voted to not increase the displacement limit for several reasons for the Stock class and we will
remain at 803 cc for 2009.
Limited Ski Displacement
The APBA voted to increase the displacement limit for the Limited class to 850 cc for 2009. The APBA and
IJSBA rule are now the same displacement for the Limited Ski class.
Limited Class Cylinder Swapping
The swapping of OEM cylinders in Limited class will be allowed.
Vintage Ski
Vintage Ski is a class that is currently being run in several regions with much success. Finding a way for these
older stand-up models has helped greatly with bringing new racers into the sport. Boat can be boat on
websites like Craigslist and internet forums for $500 and less. Many members have one or two of these sitting
in the garage. We feel confident that these classes will help attract new racers to the sport and once we get
them hooked they will advance to normal classes. We will encourage the promoters to offer these classes and
offer a lower entry fee for these classes. The following two classes be officially added ? 1) Vintage Ski 550cc
Modified and 2) Vintage Ski 750cc Modified on a probationary basis. The Vintage Ski classes will be open all
Novice and Expert class riders. Juniors that are 14 years old or older may participate in the Vintage Ski 550
Modified class.
Change Expert Ski Limited Class to Pro-Am Ski Limited
It was voted to NOT change ?Expert Ski Limited? to ?Pro-Am Ski Limited?.
ECU?s on 4-Strokes
It was voted to NOT allow aftermarket ECU?s in the Stock Spec Ski class for 4-stroke stand-up models.
Catch Cans
The APBA voted to allow the use of catch cans on 4-stroke models in all classes. The specific wording
regarding catch cans to be developed by the Technical Committee.
Open Ski
It was approved to allow the removing the rear section of the bond rail (channeling). Since this is not allowed
by the IJSBA the APBA will put wording in book letting racers know that this is not legal for the World Finals.
2) RUNABOUT CLASSES
a) STOCK RUNABOUT CLASSES
Removing Mirrors or Taping Mirrors
The rule requiring the removal or taping of mirrors will be removed from the rulebook. Text will be put in the
rulebook that states that ?mirrors can be removed provided no additional airflow is created?.
ECU?s on 4-Strokes
There are now several people that can easily flash/modify a Stock ECU and we have no way of telling if the
ECU has been flashed/modified. The costs of having this done has gone down and modifies ECU?s are for
sale for a reasonable cost by companies such as RIVA. The IJSBA currently allows this. The APBA has voted
to allow aftermarket ECU?s in Stock class. Because the ECU?s that are available for Kawasaki, Yamaha and
other brands require additional outputs, inputs and sensors for them to work a rule will be added stating that
?Aditional outputs and inputs will be allowed, however, the system must be approved by the APBA.
Titanium Retainers in Stock Class
Since the aftermarket ECU rules was passed it was decided to also allow the use of Titanium Retainers in
Stock class. The cost of titanium retainers are not ant more expensive than ones of other materials that are
available and legal.
Drilling Holes in Pump Tunnel
I t was voted to NOT allow drilling holes in the pump tunnel.
Catch Cans
The APBA voted to allow the use of catch cans on 4-stroke models in al classes. The specific wording
regarding catch cans to be developed by the Technical Committee.
b) LIMITED RUNABOUT CLASSES
Hood or Hood Venting
It was decided that the allowance of aftermarket hoods in Limited Runabout classes should NOT be allowed.
Differences between the APBA and IJSBA Rules
There are two basic differences between the APBA and IJSBA Limited Runabout rules. The IJSBA allows
aftermarket intercoolers to be modified or aftermarket and aftermarket pumps. It was voted to allow
aftermarket intercoolers and pumps in the Limited class.
Class Name Change
The APBA voted to NOT change the ?Expert Runabout Limited? to ?Pro-Am Runabout Limited?.
4) OTHER TOPICS
Early Advancement of Junior Boy Riders
It was decided that Junior Boy riders will be allowed to advance to Novice beginning at 14 years of age
provided the following criteria is met.
1) The racers parent/guardian must petition the APBA and request approval in writing to advance to
Novice.
2) The racer must have at least 2 years racing experience in the Junior classes.
3) The racer must have excelled in the Junior classes and be one of the top ranked Junior racers.
4) If approved to move up to Novice the racers can no longer race in Junior classes.
5) The racer will must race Novice for at least one year and may not advance directly from the Junior to
Expert classes.
6) A racer that completes one full season of racing in the Novice classes and excels as one of the top
ranked Novice riders may petition the APBA to advance to Expert classes at 15 years of age.
7) If the racers feels that made the wrong decision the racer may petition the APBA to be reclassified as a
Junior.
Junior Class Structure
The Junior Ski Stock classes will switch to a Lites class format allowing all boats that have an OEM Stock HP
rating of 85 hp or less.
Determining the National Champion
The National Champion for all classes except the National Tour classes will remain the same as 2008 and be
based on National Highpoints. For the National Tour classes the National Tour and National Highpoints will
utilize the same formula to determine the National Champion. By using the same formula the National
Champion and Highpoints champion will be the same. The National Tour will be either 13 or 11 rounds (5 or 6
double round events plus Nashville) which is still to be determined. Racers will be able to drop 2 rounds so
the National Championship will be based on a racers top 11 or 9 rounds.
Watercross Nationals Champion
The winner of Nashville will carry its own title which is the ?APBA Watercross Nationals Champion? ? which
means you won the largest race of the year. In the past the winner of Nashville earns the right to run a Red #1
on their boat. Very few people have ever done this. It was voted to remove the awarding of a Red #1 from the
rulebook.
Freestyle
It was decided that the APBA will have the same changes that the IJSBA has recently made with regard to the
minimum length and width of a watercraft to be legal for Freestyle. The new rule will allow more liberal
tolerances to the minimum length and width of the hull.
Sport Spec Class
The membership has asked for this class and the APBA has decided to offer this class. The rules for this
class will be exactly as the rules created by the membership. The class will be a probationary class, as is all
new classes. A minimum number of pre-entries will be needed for the class to be offered at the Watercross
Nationals and for National Championships to be awarded. If the class is successful in 2009 it will continue to
be offered in the future. See Addendum A for the Sport Spec rules.
Catch Cans
Catch Cans have been approved to be run on 4-stokes in all classes? Specific wording regarding catch cans
to be developed by the Technical Committee.
5) 2009 CLASS CHANGES
There were a few class changes for 2009. Below is a summary of the changes and the 2009 class list:
? There will no longer be both an Amateur Runabout 800 Open and Pro-Am Runabout 800 Open
classes. The Class will now be called ?Runabout 800 Open? and be Open to all skill levels.
? Junior Stock Classes are now Junior Ski Stock Lites classes.
? Amateur Ski Box Stock has been eliminated.
? New probationary classes are Vintage Ski 550 Modified, Vintage Ski 750 Modified and Sport Spec.
2009 REGIONAL AND WATERCROSS NATIONALS CLASSES
1 Pro-Am Ski Stock
2 Pro-Am Ski GP
3 Pro-Am Runabout Open
4 Pro Freestyle
5 Pro-Am Runabout Stock
6 Pro-Am Women Ski Limited
7 Runabout 800 Open
8 Expert Runabout Open
9 Expert Ski Limited
10 Expert Runabout Limited
11 Women Runabout Limited
12 Veteran Ski Open
13 Veteran Runabout Open
14 Sport Modified
15 Sport Spec
16 Masters Ski Open (Nationals Only)
17 Junior 10-12 Stock Lites
18 Junior 13-15 Stock Lites
19 Junior 13-15 Limited
20 Amateur Freestyle
21 Amateur Ski Open
22 Vintage Ski 550 Modified
23 Vintage Ski 750 Modified
24 Amateur Runabout 800 Limited
25 Amateur Runabout 4-Stroke Stock
26 Amateur Runabout NA Stock
27 Amateur Runabout NA Limited
28 Novice Ski Stock
29 Novice Ski Limited
30 Novice Women Ski Limited
31 Novice Runabout Limited
32 Beginner Ski Limited (Regional Only)
33 Beginner Runabout Limited (Regional Only)
6) APBA NATIONAL HIGHPOINTS
The APBA National Highpoints system was implemented in 2006 and continues to be very well received by the
racers. The Highpoints system determine all riders National ranking and the number that can be put on their
boat for the following season. For all classes except the National Tour classes the system will remain the
same as 2008. For the National Tour classes the National Tour and National Highpoints will utilize the same
formula to determine the National Champion. By using the same formula the National Champion and
Highpoints champion will be the same. The National Tour will be either 13 or 11 rounds (5 or 6 double round
events plus Nashville) which is still to be determined. Racers will be able to drop 2 rounds so the National
Championship will be based on a racers top 11 or 9 rounds.
7) DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Divisional Championships has been dropped for 2009.
8) REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Regional Championships is a program where the APBA awards the Regional #1 championship plaques to
the top rider in each region. This program will continue for 2009.
9) 2010 APBA ANNUAL MEETING
The 2009 meeting at APBA National Headquarters was very successful and we had the largest attendance of
any annual meeting to date. The APBA would like to continue to have the annual meeting at the first of
January at APBA National Headquarters.
10) EARNED NUMBERS AND BACKGROUNDS
Earned Numbers
It was discussed that the APBA must do a better job at protecting the rights of racers that have earned their
numbers. It was brought up that many racers are running single digit numbers that they have not earned.
Racers are moving up from Junior to Novice to advanced classes are running their Novice numbers instead of
choosing a three-digit number per the rulebook. It was voted that a penalty/fine should be added to the
rulebook to help stop this problem. To accomplish this it will take all the APBA promoters working together.
The following is the penalty for not complying with earned numbers. First offence will be a warning. Second
offence will be $100 fine. Third offence will be $100 fine and the racer will not be scored. All fines will go
toward a marketing fund used to produce posters, flyers, etc to help promote the sport.
Backgrounds
The rule regarding proper background color is also being disregarded. It was voted that beginning in 2010 a
penalty/fine should be imposed for those racers not following the proper background color as well.
11) PERMANENT NUMBERS
It was discussed and agreed that racers should have the right to purchase a permanent number for their
classes. The numbers that will be eligible to be a permanent number will be numbers 51-999. Numbers 1-50
will be reserved for the racer that has earned that number.
The cost to purchase the rights to a number will be $15 for the first class and $5 for each additional class. The
fee will be a one time fee and continue to be in effect as long as the racer is a member of the APBA.
Permanent number fees will go toward the marketing fund used to produce posters, flyers, etc to help promote
the sport. If the member that has purchase a permanent number does not renew his/her membership by April
1 of the following year that permanent number will expire and become available for other to pick. A running
tally of permanent numbers will be listed on the APBA website. Please note that racers are not required to
purchase a number. If you run a number that you have never had a conflict with in your classes then
you can choose not to purchase a number.
Addendum A
Sport Spec for Dummies
The following is a quick dummies guide of what IS allowed to each eligible craft in the sport spec class. You
are ONLY allowed to do what is listed. If you have anything on your ski NOT listed here, it is illegal. Note: This
document was prepared by the Sport class racers.
Kawasaki X2 (original)
Exhaust Systems (Wet or Dry)
Heads
Waterboxes
Intake Systems (manifolds, reed spacers, carbs, filters, reed blocks)
Mechanical Fuel Injection
External Fuel Pumps
Primer Kits
CDI Units
Cylinder and Case Porting and Boring
Flywheels
Top Ends (Pistons, Rings, Bearings, Clips, Pins)
General Maintenance Items (Fuel lines, filters, Oil Block offs, Mats, Seat Covers)
Billet Couplers
Steering Systems and Bars/Grips/Throttles
Trim Systems
Hoods
Pumps (Magnum style or blueprinted OEM)
Pump Shoes (limited to APBA limits)
Props
Nozzle Systems
Intake Grates and RIde Plates
Sponsons (must be within APBA dimensions)
Hull Extensions
750cc/800cc Upgrades (May upgrade to newer Kawi twins – limited to above mods)
New Style Kawasaki X2
Exhaust Systems (Wet style only)
Boring (limit to 1mm overbore for rebuild purposes only)
De-Choked Carbs
Flame Arrestors
General Maintenance Items (Fuel lines, filters, Oil Block offs, Mats, Seat Covers)
Billet Couplers
Intake Grates and Ride Plates
Props
Sponsons (must be within APBA dimensions)
Steering Systems and Bars/Grips/Throttles
Primer Kits
Yamaha Waveblaster
Exhaust Systems (Wet or Dry)
Heads (limited to pump gas only)
Waterboxes
Intake Systems (manifolds, reed spacers, carbs, filters, reed blocks)
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Boring (limit to 1mm overbore for rebuild purposes only)
External Fuel Pumps
Primer Kits
CDI Units (non adjustable – MSD Enhancer, modded OEM)
Top Ends (Pistons, Rings, Bearings, Clips, Pins)
General Maintenance Items (Fuel lines, filters, Oil Block offs, Mats, Seat Covers)
Billet Couplers
Steering Systems and Bars/Grips/Throttles
Trim Systems
Props
Pump Shoes (limited to APBA limits)
Nozzle Systems
Intake Grates and RIde Plates
Sponsons (must be within APBA dimensions)
Hull Extensions
Sea Doo HX
Intake Grates and Ride Plates
Props
General Maintenance Items (Fuel lines, filters, Oil Block offs, Mats, Seat Covers)
Steering Systems and Bars/Grips/Throttles
Sponsons (must be within APBA dimensions)
Primer Kits
Polaris Hurricane
Exhaust Systems (Wet or Dry)
Heads
Intake Systems (manifolds, reed spacers, carbs, filters, reed blocks)
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Boring (limit to 1mm overbore for rebuild purposes only)
External Fuel Pumps
Primer Kits
CDI Units (non-adjustable, modded OEM)
Top Ends (Pistons, Rings, Bearings, Clips, Pins)
General Maintenance Items (Fuel lines, filters, Oil Block offs, Mats, Seat Covers)
Billet Couplers
Steering Systems and Bars/Grips/Throttles
Trim Systems
Hoods
Props
Pump Shoes (limited to APBA limits)
Intake Grates and RIde Plates
Sponsons (must be within APBA dimensions)
Use this guide for your builds. Simply check off what is on the list and you are legal for sport spec. If you have
any mods on your skis that are not listed above, you are not legal.
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