Ever heard of the Harbor & Navigation code.....Loud exhaust??
 

Look what I stumbled across. Thought some of you might be interested in this. This is for California but from what I've read, it sounds like ALOT (most/all) states have the same type of law.

HN§ 654. Exhaust
The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorized recreational vessel shall be effectively muffled at all times to prevent any excessive or unusual noise and as may be necessary to comply with Section 654.05.

This section does not apply to motorized recreational vessels competing under a local public entity or United States Coast Guard permit in a regatta, in a boat race, while on trial runs, or while on official trials for speed records during the time and in the designated area authorized by the permit. In addition, this section does not apply to motorized recreational vessels preparing for a race or regatta if authorized by a permit issued by the local entity having jurisdiction over the area where the preparations occur.
Am 1997 Ch. 666

HN§ 654.05. Noise Levels-Engine
(a) No person shall operate any 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.
(b) Testing procedures employed to determine noise levels shall be in accordance with the Exterior Sound Level Measurement Procedure For Pleasure Motorboats of the Society of Automotive Engineers in its recommended practice designated SAE J34. The department may, by regulation, revise the measurement procedure when deemed necessary to adjust to advances in technology.
(c) This section does not apply to motorized recreational vessels competing under a local public entity or United States Coast Guard permit in a regatta, in a boat race, while on trial runs, or while on official trials for speed records during the time and in the designated area authorized by the permit. In addition, this section does not apply to motorized recreational vessels preparing for a race or regatta if authorized by a permit issued by the local entity having jurisdiction over the area where the preparations occur.

Just to let you know, a stock honda exhaust puts out about 75 dbs!! You are basically screwed if you have through hull exhaust! Unless you quote HN§ 654.05. sub section (c) and tell whoever pulls you over you are on a "trail run" Might just get you out of at least 1 ticket!;) :D

Tank

Hey Tank, I would say a SCOPE lunch run can be called a regatta:D

Please excuse the noise officer, but I am conducting a test and heading out for some speed trials...oh don't mind the noise, I am excluded during these test's:D :D


:D :D

EXACTLY!!!!:D :D :D :D

Great info guys...

Yet another reason to participate in SCOPE lunch runs...:D:D:D

You guys ever wonder why Lial, and D-man hve all them stickers :D:D

Guess he is smarter then the average bear!!!

What SCOPE lunch runs?
 

I am interested in lunch runs. Can anyone tell me where and when?

Thanks,
Tom

Tom,

SCOPE does a bunch of improptu (spelling?) lunch runs besides the regular planned runs. Ron (Dman) posted info on a run to the Long beach Yardhouse from Newport this Saturday. You can pretty much just say when you're going to be boating in that area and find someone to go with!:D

Sorry I can't figure it out. I searched for Dman and saw all his posts, but none about going for a ride. Is there another site or something? Who is SCOPE?

Thanks,
Tom

Unfortunately, you will then be promptly requested to produce the municipally issued permit.:mad:

Tom........this is the thread.

CLICK HERE

SCOPE is a powerboating club in SoCal. Here is the address: www.SCOPEinfo.com

Thank you Nort and Tank,
I went there and registered.

I wonder if I can use the excuse that mine is a race boat and I am going for a test run. At least it looks like a race boat. Since I only run in the ocean maybe it doesn't even matter except in the harbor. I have dry stacks and am way over 85db

Now if I could just find someone to run with this Sunday?

Tom

Tom-

We took a trip down there this year again..........it's great fun down there!!!!!


http://www.scopeinfo.com/Photos/2002-San-Diego.htm

TANK And All: Just a Note
that the APBA/POPRA Races
will be Sept. 28th & 29th
In Ventura CA.
TEAM Ettore will be there
for sure BOTH Boats!!!!
Tank im also bringing the
"DARE" Boat, If your around I will take Ya for
a ride.
Mike J.

Mike, glad to hear you'll be up here again. Maybe Kelly will get another killer picture of the Ettore boat!:eek:

Tom,
Bring that bad boy up to Newport on Saturday.

Tom,

Here is some info for this Saturday:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forum/sh...threadid=32626

Bring the Bat Boat up to Newport and run with us ... guaranteed BIG fun.

G

Tank and G,
Thanks so much for the invite. I would absolutely love to but the wife has other plans for tomorrow. Please think of me next time and I will come for it. I'm afraid of my boat with all the power in it and don't want to run alone. I'm hoping to take it out Sunday and will trailer it if anyone is interested.

Tom

TOM: Bring your BAT BOAT
to Ventura on the 28th-29t
I Would love to see it...
I did a lot of work on one
of the first Okie Bat Boats a few years ago and
it ran in Ventura.
The A-50 RainX is the Boat
and if you come up I will
bring AS BUILT photos.
Mike J.

Thanks for the invite Mike,
The 28th is my birthday and I will come to Ventura with my boat. Hopefully I will get the chance to meet several OTO members there. Would love to see the pictures.

Thanks,
Tom

Tom: Great, Glad to hear
your comming up and bringing your Bat Boat.
Im wondering if you lived
in the S.F. Bay area a few
years ago???
I beleive we Chatted while
I was working at Team Scarab.
Will EMail you.
Mike J.

Tom, I'll look forward to seeing you up her in Ventura vor the races. It's always a good race do to the big swells! Heres a picture taken by my girlfriend of the Ettore boat airing it out in Ventura. There's always alot of spectators and boats out for the races. I know of a couple of scope/oso members will be up here for it. Hope to see you.

Tank

Picture:

http://www.scopeinfo.com/images/HOT-...5-Hot-Shot.jpg

My wife who has been in my boat once and acted as if she would never do it again just asked me to take her to Catalina for my birthday on Sept 28th. Looks like Ventura may not happen for me. Perhaps we could get together some other time. Isn't there an offshore race soon in San Diego Bay? I am ready to go just about any time if anyone is going out.

Mike,
I joined OSO in October of 2000? but forgot about it till recently, so never posted until a few weeks ago. I do think we traded email a long time ago and am trying to forget the time I was in San Francisco, dot com thing and all. Can't remember where we met, but I do recall the reference to working on the RainX boat. I drove the boat in San Francisco Bay many times, but never anywhere else until yesterday. Between the new engine and our move it has been a year since I had the boat out. I guess thats why I'm trying to make up for lost time and go out more.:cool:

Tank,
That picture was awesome, thanks. Makes me want to drag the wife up to the race, but when I told her that was where I was going she balked but said she would go with me to Avalon for the weekend.

G,
Would love to meet up in Newport or Dana Point some time.

Tom

Tom: I will send you some
photos of Early Bat Boat
Project for your info.
It will come from my shop
Computer.
Webtv will not work on this site or the APBA site
for photos.
Mike J.