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Old 07-30-2005, 03:59 PM   #17
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Default Back Pressure

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Originally Posted by Fat Jack
Any chance this Donzi was preparing for a DB test? I'm reading a lot where the best way to temporarily alter your loud boat to cheat the DB test also creates a serious fire hazard. Anyone know if this boat had a pending test or had just come from one?
FJ
That temporary method to alter a loud boat creates what is called 'back pressure' and yes that can cause a boats motor(s) to overheat and possibly catch on fire depending on the motor(s), condition of them, and several other factors.
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