Southern Jet Superboats

Superboats really are the big boys’ toys. There are no engine rules, anything goes and 1000+ horsepower (750 KW+) is the norm in Superboats. With ‘big block’ versus ‘small block’ and super chargers and turbo also allowed, the Superboats run on injected methanol and are guaranteed to provide excitement.

The ‘big blocks’ are all over 10,000cc, with alloy engines they weigh not much more than the Group B and Group A’s (around 700 kg), but with power to burn, it takes a brave driver to stand on the gas in a Superboat.

  • 50

    #2NZ/50 Systems Racing

    DRIVER: Sam Newdick
    Born: 1982
    Town: Hamilton
    Day Job: Drainlayer    		 NAVIGATOR: Shama Putaranui
    Born: 1987
    Town: Ashburton
    Day Job: Administrator

    Engine: 575ci small block V8, 1000HP
    Hull: Sprintec G-Force
    Jet: SDM 8.75″ (with a Sprintec twist)
    Sponsors: PSP, G.J. Gardner Homes, Biolytix, Advantage Designer Homes, Drainage Systems Ltd, Magnum Automotive, General Formulations, Prestige Building Removals, Newdick Sheetmetals

  • 5

    5 Novus Glass

    DRIVER: Si Gibbon
    Born: 1981
    Town: Christchurch
    Day Job: General Manager - Pro Clima NZ    		 NAVIGATOR: Sarah Gibbon
    Born: 1981
    Town: Christchurch

    Engine: 540ci Track Sport SBC, 900hp
    Hull: Stinger
    Jet: Scott
    Sponsors: Novus Glass New Zealand, Scott Construction, Woodbank Park Cottages, Justin Neill Engineering.

  • Meaner Machine

    43 Meaner Machine

    DRIVER: Richard Murray
    Born: 1967
    Town: Upokongaro
    Day Job: Farmer/Contractor    		 NAVIGATOR: David Eliason
    Born: 1969
    Town: Paraparaumu
    Day Job: Operation Manager

    Engine: 427cu Ford with 872 supercharger
    Hull: White Pointer Stinger
    Jet: 9in Hydrapump
    Sponsors: Tranag Centre, T D Drilling, Coleman Marine and Performance, Eliason Hospitality, Pioneer Seeds, Donoghy's, Independent Wrap, RF and JD Murray

  • 69

    69 The Flying Dutchman

    DRIVER: Reuben Hoeksema
    Born: 1992
    Town: Palmerston North
    Day Job: Mechanic    		 NAVIGATOR: Suzi Katavich
    Born: 1996
    Town: Halcombe
    Day Job: Administrator

    Engine: Turbocharged 3.4L 2JZ-GTE approx. 1150HP
    Hull: Sprintec
    Jet: 9" Sprintec-modified Southern Jet Unit
    Sponsors: Alltranz, ENI Lubricants, Lucas Oil, Lincoln Automatics, Sprintec, Enzed

  • 73 Wired

    DRIVER: Aaron Hansen
    Born: 1971
    Town: Fairlie
    Day Job: Self Employed    		 NAVIGATOR: Julie-Anne Shanks
    Born: 1970
    Town: Fairlie
    Day Job: Planning Manager

    Engine: Single Turbo LS 1000HP
    Hull: Sprintec
    Jet: Scott
    Sponsors: Dual Tech Limited K & L Distributors

  • 93

    93 Spartan Time

    DRIVER: Mike Hessell
    Born: 1986
    Town: Brisbane
    Day Job: Building Supervisor    		 NAVIGATOR: Shaun White
    Born: 1984
    Town: Gold Coast
    Day Job: Civil Contractor

    Engine: 500 CI Donovan
    Hull: Sprintec
    Jet: Scott 9inch
    Sponsors: Bath Building specialist in ATMOS, Civil CS, Asbestos Response, Lakeland Contracting, Cause Chaos Clothing Co, Templeton Engineering

  • 93a

    93 Spartan Time

    DRIVER: Luke Walters
    Born: 1986
    Town: Timaru
    Day Job: Diesel Mechanic    		 NAVIGATOR: Karl Beeby
    Born: 1986
    Town: Timaru
    Day Job: Diesel Mechanic

    Engine: 500 CI Donovan
    Hull: Sprintec
    Jet: Scott 9inch
    Sponsors: Bath Building specialist in ATMOS, Civil CS, Asbestos Response, Lakeland Contracting, Cause Chaos Clothing Co, Templeton Engineering

  • 99

    99 Blue Flame

    DRIVER: David Simmons
    Born: 1974
    Town: Napier
    Day Job: Engineering Drafting    		 NAVIGATOR: Pip Thompson
    Born: 1972
    Town: Napier
    Day Job: Employment Hero - Senior Customer Care Consultant

    Engine: LSR - Centrifugally Supercharged 850HP
    Hull: Stinger
    Jet: 9" Hydropump
    Sponsors: Engine Rebuilders Wanganui (0800 MY ENGINE), Link ECU's, Industrial Manufacturing Services, IMS Ltd, SMB Productions

  • 100 The X

    DRIVER: Richard Burt
    Born: 1977
    Town: Palmerston North
    Day Job: Wind Turbine Technician    		 NAVIGATOR: Erica Sole
    Born: 1985
    Town: New Plymouth
    Day Job: Sales Manager

    Engine: Ford Barra
    Hull: Jetspeed
    Jet: Hydropump
    Sponsors: DnT Decorators, No Limits, Central House Movers

  • 111

    111 Poisin Ivy

    DRIVER: Rob Coley
    Born: 1971
    Town: Whanganui
    Day Job: Director    		 NAVIGATOR: Toby Edmonds
    Born: 2004
    Town: Whanganui
    Day Job: Marine Technician

    Engine: Noonan Twin Turbo
    Hull: Sprintec
    Jet: Own Carbon Titanium
    Sponsors: Building King