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I live in the Okanagan and they are threating to get rid of through hull exhaust on OK lake. Anybody have the same problem.
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Whats the deal with muffler/noise laws on Canadian lakes.
I live in the Okanagan and they are threating to get rid of through hull exhaust on OK lake. Anybody have the same problem.
I got into it with a cop this summer.........I wonOriginally Posted by Triggerhappy
He started to baddle on about must have water going through the exhaust bla bla bla.
The law here is muffleing device, thats it.... water or some sort of insert. I even got to show him in his little book......told him before he started flappin his lips he should maybe consider doing some reading.
Pre-67 you can leave your exhaust at home. No laws apply.
It would be a balmy 85* in Steel's shop if he would move a little faster
Over transom, not through transom, which even boats from the 50's & older have.
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I dont know I heard that in vernon they will not let you launch if you have
through hull.I have over transom headers on my cougar but by the time
they catch up I'm off the lake
check this out http://www.stoptheloudboats.com/
Is there some type of local ordinance in Vernon or Kelowna that they are trying to either enforce or create regarding exhaust not being underwater?
Checked last spring, and federal regulations which should govern on the water requirements throughout the country are a muffler of some type but no mention of underwater systems. If they were required, most ferries, tourist boats, personal watercraft, etc. (including those on Lake Okanagan) would be in violation.
Clarification would be nice before wasting time towing down there this summer if we can't use the boat.
Pretty sure it is a Vernon City bylaw, which Kelowna is trying to incorporate, as well. OK Lake is what, 90 miles long, just don't launch in the city. It sound like there needs to be some clarification...
It seems the feds are giving some power to the civic level to enforce this shit within city limits.
[/php]Checked last spring, and federal regulations which should govern on the water requirements throughout the country are a muffler of some type but no mention of underwater systems. If they were required, most ferries, tourist boats, personal watercraft, etc. (including those on Lake Okanagan) would be in violation.
Thats what I thought.The only thing they can realy do is just come out with a decible limit like in Havasu and other places in the US, that way the cops have a reason to fine.As of right now it seems like they don't have much to work with.
At least with a decibel limit we know what we are dealing with, and in most cases can comply with limited investment. But to just say all exhaust must be underwater and fine any boatowner with thru hull or over transom would affect more than just our performance boats. Typical of local politicians though to ignore reality and just make unenforceable yet highly annoying regulations.
LOL I told him if he could beat me to the trailer he could write me the whole book fullI have over transom headers on my cougar but by the time
they catch up I'm off the lake
It would be a balmy 85* in Steel's shop if he would move a little faster
Triggerhappy, saw your boat [ all white? ] at the HarrisonPR but didn't hear it. Yes, last year they started ticketing people on Okanagan Lake [ Wayne McLaine is in trouble for instance
.I'm in the process of making my stealthy boat louder with through hull exhaust , albeit will carry the slip in cilencers on board , just in case
Ps; Sspeed66 , nice barrelback . What model is that , Aquarama ?
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2003Lincoln Navigator , 5.4 Intech DOHC 32V
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Mirage257 yup thats the boat.I would think Wane would be the first oneTriggerhappy, saw your boat [ all white? ] at the HarrisonPR but didn't hear it
to be in chit
Maybe this is all his fault
They dont have the fastest boats here.When I was a Merc dealer they actualy payed me to prop down all their boats to slow them down and make them all indentical in handling, i think some of the boats were from as far as Prince George.The funny thing is they know they cant keep up so they watch you and sneek up on you when you are not looking.This has happened to me a couple of times,usually when I have a beer in my handLOL I told him if he could beat me to the trailer he could write me the whole book full.
Mirage 257 Do you know of anybody looking for a 257 single 502
Give me some details on year & equipment and asking price of course
1990 Mirage 257 ,twin 6.2's
2003Lincoln Navigator , 5.4 Intech DOHC 32V
1999 Viper GTS
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