"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ...
Dave: No comments from the peanut gallery.

I'm using the term "speedboats" to describe boats which sound like they have
(and probably do have) a pair of 400+ cubic inch motors in the back? In
order to achieve their purpose (speed), is it absolutely necessary for them
to be as noisy as they are, or are they just designed that way, in the same
way some morons alter their motorcycles because "loud pipes save lives"?
And, when they're idling, why do they sound (and smell) as if the engines
are only firing on half their cylinders?

Well guys, there is quiet a bit of discussion on this thread. I'd like
to add that ulitmately it comes to personal freedom of the one vs.
personal freedom of the other. One finds it fun to roar around the
other finds it fun to listen to the sounds of nature.

Nobody is wrong but from my experience it is that the faster and more
powerized sport/toy/vessel will someday be stripped of its freedom
with overly harsh laws and regulations thus totally wrecking ALL fun.

If you can, then please do not annoy others as they team up and get
laws in place to end your hobby. Be kind and helpful, accept a small
limitation to your sport/fun before it will be taken away for good.
Dont annoy, hurt (yourself or others) and you will enjoy your sport
for much longer as you go annoticed and you can enjoy what you like.
By drawing negative attention to your hobby you will make it harder to
do what you like.

Often little things help. Slow down a little to reduce wake or noise
does make others feel like you try to make their life comfprtable and
they will have less sentiment against you, thus opposing YOUR sport
less.

I i.e. usually slow down when passing stopped vessels, although the
wake at slow speed is much bigger than my wake at WOT... people notice
that someone takes and effort...

Do what you can to keep your sport alive. Trust me on that: There are
already people working on regulations to keep your boat in your the
driveway. Dont give them the fuel they need to light the "Lets outlaw
[insert your sport here]" fire.

Matt