Bama Axis wrote:
Bama Axis wrote:
OK... Couple of questions.
Have read that this is one of the best upgrades that someone did.
What are all of the benefits....?
1. Have heard that is makes the in-boat noise quieter as well as making the boat engine (noise) exhaust quieter...? Please feel free to chime in on this one and let me know everyones experience with this. I for one love the way my boat sounds, especially when I am on the dock and hear it pulling away from me. Sounds like a beast and I love the sound. I also haven't really had a problem with in boat noise as it really hasn't been a problem especially with the Sound Pack 3 as we usually have it up pretty loud.
2. Carbon Monoxide poisoning from exhaust for people surfing. Is this really a problem...? I really don't know and want feedback on this. It seems that with all of the air around and the fact that you are moving that it really wouldn't be a problem. I can see a problem if you are sitting on the platform with engine running, but when surfing is it really a problem or just an aftermarket add on that really may not be necessary.
Are there any other benefits that I may be overlooking?
Thanks for the feedback.
May be upgrading my prop before I do anything else.
1. It definitely makes the boat quieter. I would guess about a 50% noise reduction from the boat engine and exhaust. If you like the roar of the engine at 4000 RPMs while towing a rider then this probably isn't for you. If you like your music to be more clear at a lower volume, then this is for you. What really made me decide "hey, I think I need an FAE" was this weekend when I was getting pulled for the first time of the year I noticed almost immediately the roar of the exhaust at 70'. I sometimes yell to my driver to speed up or slow down, my driver is a woman so she doesn't do hand signals very well. If you have a wife or gf that goes with you all the time then this is a must have.
2. I think this major selling point is for parents with kids. The FAE website has a lot of good info on it with videos of how it works. Take a look at it.
http://www.freshairexhaust.com/ The noise reduction sold the FAE for me. I don't surf much so I can't really comment on this.
Check out this link on TMC
http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/ind ... ?hl=+fresh +exhaust
It will give you a better understand of device. Some people claim the FAE caused performance issues with their boat. The majority haven't noticed any performance related issues. Check out post #32 in the TMC link above. It will tell you some good info.
Installation of the FAE may be a pain in the butt for some people. I am not sure on the mounting brackets associated with the Axis but when I put it on my Centurion, it took me about 6 hours at a slow pace to install. The biggiest pain was cutting some stainless steel tubing with a hacksaw. Besides that, the instructions are very good and it is easy to install.
