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Airboats will need mufflers under plan
BY BILL SARGENT
FLORIDA TODAY
Soon, flex pipes may be giving way to mufflers on all airboats in Florida.
A state study has found that the popular flat-bottom, propeller-driven craft that skim across marshes and backwaters can be too loud, especially when operated irresponsibly near developments.
Last week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed its staff to.....
Here's the rest with a picture & mention of "Operation Airboat": http://www.flatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050925/SPORTS05/509250330/1002/SPORTS
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BY BILL SARGENT
FLORIDA TODAY
Soon, flex pipes may be giving way to mufflers on all airboats in Florida.
A state study has found that the popular flat-bottom, propeller-driven craft that skim across marshes and backwaters can be too loud, especially when operated irresponsibly near developments.
Last week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed its staff to.....
Here's the rest with a picture & mention of "Operation Airboat": http://www.flatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050925/SPORTS05/509250330/1002/SPORTS
Thanks croc1 for sending this one to me.