Race Classes & Competition
JSBR features 5 core race boat categories featuring 12' to 18' race boats. Learn boat specs, motor rules, and driver requirements below.
Strict safety & hull inspections
Competition Rules
Official JSBR rulebook — boat specs, safety requirements & race procedures
MiniBoat (M)
Compact racing hull • Stock 25hp-35hp outboard engine • Two age classes: Under 18 & Over 18
High-octane agility in compact racing hulls. Two classes split by driver age — Under 18 and Over 18 — for fair, close-quarters competition.
Technical & Class Highlights
- Hull Design: Compact racing hull
- Motor: Stock 25hp-35hp single outboard engine
- Two Classes: Under 18 y/o and Over 18 y/o
- Driver requirement: Helmet, approved lifejacket, kill switch lanyard mandatory
- Thrilling close-quarters racing close to shore
Production (P)
Racing boat • Single 75hp outboard engine
Versatile stock and tuned racing boats delivering intense head-to-head circuit racing.
Technical & Class Highlights
- Hull Design: Outboard racing hull
- Engine: Single outboard motor limited to 75hp
- High competitive field with narrow speed margins
- Great stepping-stone for grass-roots speed boat racers
Garvey (G)
Multiple Classes: 350 / SuperStock / 358 / Modified
The Jersey Shore original! Flat-nosed, sharp-turning wooden & composite racing hulls.
Technical & Class Highlights
- Classes: 350, SuperStock, 358, and Modified Garveys
- Hull Style: Classic Jersey Shore Garvey flat-bottom design
- Engine Specs: V8 and specialized marine engines depending on subclass
- Renowned for violent acceleration and high-g turn capabilities
Jersey Speed Skiff (JS)
Multiple Classes: 315 & Modified
Iconic two-person inboard skiffs skipping across shallow water with aggressive power.
Technical & Class Highlights
- Crew: Driver and Co-pilot cockpit setup
- Classes: JS-315 and JS-Modified
- Dynamic riding characteristics with flat bottom skipping effect
- Heritage racing class beloved by shore spectators
SK
High performance flat bottom endurance ski boats
Ultra-fast flat bottom hulls crafted for high speed tracking and raw marine horse power.
Technical & Class Highlights
- Flat bottom hull tuned for extreme straight-line speeds and bank turns
- Strict safety gear, deck reinforcement, and inspection rules
- Exhilarating exhaust roar and high displacement marine performance
Safety & Tech Inspection Rules
Jersey Shore Boat Racing Standards
Personal Safety Equipment
Impact-rated helmet, approved lifejacket (minimum 100 mph rated), tethered engine kill switch, and ankle cut-off switches are mandatory for all drivers and crew.
Hull & Rigging Inspection
Race hulls (12'-18') must undergo morning pre-race tech inspection verifying steering linkage, fuel cell retention, and engine displacement rules.
Course Etiquette & Flags
All competitors must obey flagger instructions at turns and timing buoys. Unsportsmanlike driving or reckless line changes result in immediate disqualification.