Factory FAE?

[dogbert]

I notice no difference whatsoever while skiing. I wonder what the effect is at the length of trainer skis?

My 22i is still quite loud.

As for why not factory - perhaps Larry has not wanted to go down that route.

Sit in the rear seat...unless you're going over 30, you're gonna get the station wagon effect. Just because you can't smell it doesn't mean it isn't there...that's why they call CO the silent killer.

[Oklahoma Breakdown]

So do the new cat systems eliminate some of this risk?

[jwanck11]

Sit in the rear seat...unless you're going over 30, you're gonna get the station wagon effect. Just because you can't smell it doesn't mean it isn't there...that's why they call CO the silent killer.

Well, not necessarily, right? It depends on how stagnant (or not) the wind is.

In any case, I have an FAE as it to me is a safety measure worth its cost and more.

I do wonder what the effect is at say 30 feet back where my kids ski and stay largely inside the table. The CO that is now into the wash surely rises out at some point.

[Ewok]

I read on the fae website or from a google search that there was a study accomplished and they did find much lower concentrations of co2 at the stern and about the same on the wake. Its a good read.

[IDBoating]

What's so special about FAE's tubing? Seems like you could just attach suitable tubing to your exhaust ports and angle it down into the water.

Also, it's interesting that they usually center the exhaust. That puts it right behind the TAPS plate. Seems like you might want it to the side of the plate so the tube doesn't affect the water coming off the plate.

Finally, I worry about lengthening the exhaust pipes like that. It's not the length so much as it's the DEPTH. You're increasing the length of the water column that must be 1) pushed out to start the engine, and 2) held out when the engine is running. Exhaust systems are often carefully tuned to the engine in question, and this would directly alter how the exhaust system works.

I absolutely love the idea but wonder about its execution. Have the engine manufacturers taken a position on FAE?

[NICKYPOO]

I've never heard of anyone having an engine related problem due to having an FAE. I've never had an issue in 5 years.

So far as the tubing goes, good luck on trying to make your own. The down pipe is tapered and cut and blah, blah, blah. By the time you get it figured out, materials purchased, get it cut, welded, and finished, you could have ordered it and had it on there and been done. Spend the $400 bucks and be done with the CO.

I'll just save you the time of trying to analyze the FAE to death. It works and it's worth every penny. Done.

[Ewok]

I've never heard of anyone having an engine related problem due to having an FAE. I've never had an issue in 5 years.

So far as the tubing goes, good luck on trying to make your own. The down pipe is tapered and cut and blah, blah, blah. By the time you get it figured out, materials purchased, get it cut, welded, and finished, you could have ordered it and had it on there and been done. Spend the $400 bucks and be done with the CO.

I'll just save you the time of trying to analyze the FAE to death. It works and it's worth every penny. Done.

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But it would be interesting to start a poll and ask how long you have had FAE installed and if you have had any engine problems.

[petrey10]

love mine!! makes boating more enjoyable and worry free...


and as far as the CAT systems on new boats .... I am pretty sure that it doesn't effect CO emissions... so be carefull people CO can be deadly

[zad0030]

Yea, CATs reduce CO

[evil0ne]

Also, it's interesting that they usually center the exhaust. That puts it right behind the TAPS plate. Seems like you might want it to the side of the plate so the tube doesn't affect the water coming off the plate.

Not so interesting after all...
They direct the exhaust to the prop wash behind the rudder.
http://www.briarcliff.us/video/FAE_Underwater-256K.wmv