I am an engineer and know people in the sound business. I want to give you a hand on this case. Call 657 1104

Hey Cgarrett... Do you have any idea where somebody could find a printed copy of the SAEJ2005, and J1970 test procedures that they use here in Ohio?
It would be very usefull to know all the details.

THRILLSEEKER

1/2 of your search is over. Look further up in this thread. Nw_jim has has the SAE J2005 link & he pasted part & I hit on the important parts in my post.

Thanks for all the info. I printed several copies off this thread to carry with me, and hand along to any fellow boaters in my area that may want them. I agree that probably half of the problem, ecspecially here in MI is lack of knowledge of the test by both the officers, and the boater. For Officers in MI it is not something they practice on a year round basis. I'm quit sure based on the pour nautical tactics I have seen from several of the Ottawa county officers here in MI (Grand Haven), that they probably have not a clue of procedure. Some have trouble tying up to boats they pull over, that is no lie, I have seen it on several occasions. With the six CMI sport tubes, I'm sure I will have a go round or two this summer, so thanks again for the information. Midnight

I have to give credit where it is due. NW JIM posted the link to the great information on the test. I only gave the link to the OHIO ODNR. Thanks also to Turbojack for placing the information on this thread for all to read.
We are all in a winning situation when we are better informed when a "Testing" or Boarding" situation occurs.

Cordell

One of the defenses is the use of a household blender in the court room or a vacuum cleaner. these items well exceed a 100db.
Ask the judge to let you demostrate how these common household items far exceed the exhaust noise from your boat and the law that supposing to stop anoyance to the public needs to start in the home. This defense has worked.

You can buy a db meter at Radio Shack

NW_Jim

How about a copy of SAE test J34, which my state uses, and J1970 that many others use. Thanks