Sound Levels in relation to Speed Limits

OCDACTIVE · 08-19-2009, 03:11 PM

In another thread we got off on a tangent that I thought would be good to have as its very own discussion.

I have found that many "supporters" of the speed limits are only in favor of them because it will limit the noise they can make.

How many of you feel that this is true?

Also how many people would be in support of allowing for switchable exhaust?

The hard part with lowering the Decible level overall is that there are pretty regular standards nation wide in which manufactors have developed mufflers to suit these standards. So it may be easy to say "lets lower them another 5 dcb" but harder to do because there may not be products that can be purchased for all types of boats and engines.

Looking forward to seeing what people have to say.

08-19-2009, 03:11 PM	#1
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Sound Levels in relation to Speed Limits In another thread we got off on a tangent that I thought would be good to have as its very own discussion. I have found that many "supporters" of the speed limits are only in favor of them because it will limit the noise they can make. How many of you feel that this is true? Also how many people would be in support of allowing for switchable exhaust? The hard part with lowering the Decible level overall is that there are pretty regular standards nation wide in which manufactors have developed mufflers to suit these standards. So it may be easy to say "lets lower them another 5 dcb" but harder to do because there may not be products that can be purchased for all types of boats and engines. Looking forward to seeing what people have to say. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?