Noise laws

Misty Blue · 09-21-2006, 04:28 PM

As we all know NH does not allow switchable exhausts. However is does not mandate which exhaust ports must be used.

I assume that the selector lever is built in (at an expense) by the builder to give the operator the option of bypassing the muffling system when doing their go fast thing (usually done in open, uncrowded places) and then cutting them in when reducing speed and entering more populated areas. If only to be polite.

A rule that removes this option to me is just dumb. I do not think that the owner if given a choice of one or the other will choose the system that reduces the shaft horsepower of his go fast boat. He got the boat for a thrill and speed and I expect that he will choose the latter.

I have done many Vessel Safety Checks and have never seen a go fast that chose not to go "on the wild side"!

Just a thought.

Misty Blue

09-21-2006, 04:28 PM	#9
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Switchable exhausts a good idea? As we all know NH does not allow switchable exhausts. However is does not mandate which exhaust ports must be used. I assume that the selector lever is built in (at an expense) by the builder to give the operator the option of bypassing the muffling system when doing their go fast thing (usually done in open, uncrowded places) and then cutting them in when reducing speed and entering more populated areas. If only to be polite. A rule that removes this option to me is just dumb. I do not think that the owner if given a choice of one or the other will choose the system that reduces the shaft horsepower of his go fast boat. He got the boat for a thrill and speed and I expect that he will choose the latter. I have done many Vessel Safety Checks and have never seen a go fast that chose not to go "on the wild side"! Just a thought. Misty Blue