To clarify an earlier post. Back in the day the Ski-Jet class was NOT a run what you brung class. It simply had more restrictions than C-J or M-J (Modified -Jet). You had to have off center steering, two seats, Log type exhaust Manifolds, no more than .030 overbore on a Chevy (460), one 750 holley (I had about $1500 in 1977 money in my carb alone), no droop snoot, operable reverse, through deck gas filler, no trim devices. My motor's bottom end would have worked well in a Pro Stock car of the day. All of my valve train was Pro-Stock equipment except for cam profile due to the carb size. My gas tanks were custom 7gal. each. I had more intake hardware in my pit box than our comp boat. I would not take it out for a weekend cruise ,it leaked too much if not running. It ran 93 in the APBA Kilos. Comp Jet was doing over 100.
Nostalge is a great idea for a class as it is a true run what you brung class. Do it & have fun. Don't worry about where you place. Learn from the experience, meet some nice people, say to people you don't even know "I'm a boat racer!!!