Taking a trip to Lake Norman I have 33 foot Power play with through hull exhaust no mufflers wondering about noise ordinance and speed limits thanks for any help

Goin Nuts,

There is no speed limit on Lake Norman. There are, however, NC Wildlife Patrol boats (as well as 4 counties with patrol boats) that will stop you in a second. Mainly looking for alcohol violations. The Wildlife Officers do not play around so it would be wise to save the beers for the evening.

As far as a noise ordinance goes . . . it is a little bit of a gray area. This is quoted directly from the NC Wildlife Boating Regulations handbook . . .

"Vessel engines with open-air exhausts and the capacity
to operate at more than 4000 RPM must have effective
muffling equipment installed on each exhaust manifold
stack. Licensed commercial fishing vessels are exempt"

I have Gill Offshore Dry on a built BBC and it is a loud boat. There are a few that are louder.
The law enforcement does not seem too concerned with the performance boats and the noise but I sense
a day when I and others will be required to add mufflers.

So come and enjoy Lake Norman. It is a great place to boat.

We have a "Fun Run" every year. Here is a link . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXc6yTZz1gg

Send me a text when you visit.
Would be happy to show you the lake.

Ben
8 too 8- four seven 8- 28 five 9

Thanks just trying to finalize with family