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The noise law is a joke, does not work, and can never be made to work.
I would have to disagree on this. It does work, or at least it did in my case. I was subject to a DB check last year. My average pass was around 84 db vs the 82 db standard. I was surprised considering I had a stock Corsa exhaust, and they are guaranteed to meet all state requirements. I went back to the boathouse, took apart my exhaust, and found I had a couple of broken baffles. Replaced them and did some other work, and voila, retested at 78 db.
What I think we do need is some sort of voluntary db check by the MP. If you think the 82 db limit is too high, propose a change to your state reps (if you're a resident).
Most people, I'm sure, want to be in compliance, but like me, don't realize they aren't, and have no way of knowing.
My message to all is simple, let's try to do some constructive things instead of bashing. Get involved in local boating organizations. I for one belong to two, and probably spend 10 hours a week (in the summer) volunteering my time to boater saftey and education efforts. Like the old Black Panther saying (I know I'm dating myself), you're either part of the problem or part of the solution. Pick a side.