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Posted: Oct. 12 2003,9:20 am

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FYI, our soon to be ex-governor quietly signed AB1555 into law on September 24. That is the law that pertains to new noise limits on boats. In a nutshell, ALL boats must have mufflers and cannot exceed the following noise limits.
654.05. (a) A person may not operate a motorized recreational
vessel in or upon the inland waters of this state in a manner that
exceeds the following noise levels:
(1) For engines manufactured before January 1, 1976, a noise level
of 86 dbA measured at a distance of 50 feet from the motorized
recreational vessel.
(2) For engines manufactured on or after January 1, 1976, and
before January 1, 1978, a noise level of 84 dbA measured at a
distance of 50 feet from the motorized recreational vessel.
(3) For engines manufactured on or after January 1, 1978, a noise
level of 82 dbA measured at a distance of 50 feet from the motorized
recreational vessel.

Better break out that ticket book now 'cause there ain't no way my boats are gonna meet those numbers......mufflers or no mufflers!

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Posted: Oct. 12 2003,9:20 am

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Here's a little more on it....

(b) A motorized recreational vessel that is operated in or upon
the inland waters, or in or upon ocean waters that are within one
mile of the coastline of the state shall be equipped at all times
with a muffler or a muffler system that is all of the following:
(1) In good working condition.
(2) In constant operation.
(3) Installed in a manner that effectively brings the vessel into
compliance with Section 654.05.

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Posted: Oct. 12 2003,9:40 am

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Jim, out of curiousity, what was the old law on noise levels? Did they just pertain to state parks or everywhere? I have no clue on what sound level I am producing.

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Posted: Oct. 12 2003,9:42 am

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Doug,
Alan (Boatcop) just posted over at HB that the only difference is the way that they are measured. Not sure what the difference is but the old laws appear to have the same decibel readings. Guess I must be lucky so far