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carbon Monoxide and Wakesurfing

 
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Svfara_Matt
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PostPosted: May 30, 2005 5:50 am    Post subject: carbon Monoxide and Wakesurfing Reply with quote

Hello I have a 2003 Svfara 609 it has a mercruiser towsports efi 3 star ultra low emmsisons motor. I was wondering how worried I should be about wakesurfing behind it? like how long can I go for?
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PostPosted: May 30, 2005 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

as long as you dont do it professionally..i wakesurf prolly every weekend for 30-45 mins..and i dont feel anything..i board alot more than i surf
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PostPosted: May 30, 2005 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Having strong nuro-connections in your brain is overrated Laughing
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PostPosted: May 30, 2005 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

well I am defenitly not a professional! so I will be fine! just wanted to make sure thanks
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PostPosted: Jun 11, 2005 12:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you are wakesurfing behind any boat it is generally safe but you should still make sure that everyone on board understands the risks and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and wears a life jacket.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, nausea and light-headedness. High levels of CO can be fatal.

Infants, elderly and those who suffer from anaemia, respiratory or heart disease are more susceptible to carbon monoxide poisoning
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PostPosted: Jun 12, 2005 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for th warnings we went out this weekend and I tried again (this is only the 2nd weekend for me wakesurfing) and I caught the wave!! it was soo sweet I went for about 20secs without the rope. now all I want ot do is surf!
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PostPosted: Jun 12, 2005 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's pretty addictive, isn't it. We usually take about 2-3 sets on the wakeboard each, then surf for 2 sets. It makes for a great day.
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PostPosted: Jun 13, 2005 1:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It only kills the weak brain cells.
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PostPosted: Feb 07, 2006 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're worried about this, I'd recommend Fresh Air Exhaust. I installed one on my boat. I've attached a picture. Basically, it drives the exhaust into the water so it surfaces far behind the rider. It reduces emissions signficantly and, as a bonus, reduces exhaust noise so you can hear your tunes better Very Happy
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PostPosted: Apr 10, 2006 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks like it also restricts the power output a bit? Does it also fight the rudder???
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PostPosted: Apr 11, 2006 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dogbert, that thing looks crazy!
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PostPosted: Jul 17, 2006 3:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i thought those are supposed to quite the engine noise down
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PostPosted: Aug 01, 2006 11:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just ordered a fresh air exhaust for my mobuis lsv. We have just started wakesurfing and we ride quite a bit with small children in the boat. So i figured for 300 bucks i would have the extra peice of mind that im not damaging brain cells!

I also prefer a quiet boat and i hear this will greatly reduce the noise levels.

Ill post an update next week when i have it installed.
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PostPosted: Aug 15, 2006 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

410fortune wrote:
looks like it also restricts the power output a bit? Does it also fight the rudder???


Actually, no. You do lose about 1 MPH on the top end due to extra drag and it does affect your steering a bit, but you get used to it. I didn't care about top end.
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PostPosted: Aug 15, 2006 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Natman wrote:
i thought those are supposed to quite the engine noise down


It does both. I'd rather listen to tunes than my engine exhaust Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sep 17, 2006 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dogbert, that doesn't screw with the wake does it?
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PostPosted: Sep 28, 2006 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

if you start to feel sleepy stay awake and get fresh air as long as you can!
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