Sound Law Question
05-24-2005, 06:37 AM
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Sound Law Question
Does anyone know where you can get each states sound law requirements on the web? I've been searching around, and I'm only finding other powerboaters tales of woe 
05-24-2005, 07:07 AM
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Re: Sound Law Question
Originally Posted by Chuck
Does anyone know where you can get each states sound law requirements on the web? I've been searching around, and I'm only finding other powerboaters tales of woe
05-24-2005, 07:16 AM
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thanks Bob. off the subject. I just got off the phone and got another round of excuses. Something better happen today or I'm going to take some sort of action!!!!! 
05-24-2005, 07:59 AM
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thanks Bob. off the subject. I just got off the phone and got another round of excuses. Something better happen today or I'm going to take some sort of action!!!!!
Sorry to hear that Chuck. I was looking forward to seeing it this past weekend. Good luck for a speedy delivery!!!
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Re: Sound Law Question
New York:
Maximum Decibel Level 90 dB using J-2005 stationary test 75dB using shoreline test
Mufflers required? YES
Switchable exhaust Legal? NO
Additional info 518-474-0456
Maximum Decibel Level 90 dB using J-2005 stationary test 75dB using shoreline test
Mufflers required? YES
Switchable exhaust Legal? NO
Additional info 518-474-0456
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Re: Sound Law Question
Straight from the PA Fish and Boat Commision Website
NOISE RESTRICTIONS AND MUFFLING DEVICES
It is illegal for a boat to be so loud that it is an extraordinary annoyance or distraction to persons in the vicinity of the that boat." Boat motors must be equipped with an efficient muffling system or device in good working order. Most boats and motors that come directly from the manufacturer are adequately muffled. Boat exhaust systems may not be modified in any manner that will reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of the muffler or muffler system. Cut-outs (muffler bypasses) are illegal in Pennsylvania. Boats without a muffler or muffling system must be backfitted before being operated.
NOISE RESTRICTIONS AND MUFFLING DEVICES
It is illegal for a boat to be so loud that it is an extraordinary annoyance or distraction to persons in the vicinity of the that boat." Boat motors must be equipped with an efficient muffling system or device in good working order. Most boats and motors that come directly from the manufacturer are adequately muffled. Boat exhaust systems may not be modified in any manner that will reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of the muffler or muffler system. Cut-outs (muffler bypasses) are illegal in Pennsylvania. Boats without a muffler or muffling system must be backfitted before being operated.
