I couldn't agree more with your editorial on the unmuffled off-shore racing boats. Good job! I spent a week in August out on Lake CDA on my boat. I didn't see a lot of speeding, but the noise was awful. A boat repairman told me that many boats he works on have a switch that allows the exhaust to by-pass the muffler. Somehow some teeth has to be put into the existing speed and sound ordinances. Thanks for shining light on the issue.

Paul Anderson
Avista Coeur d'Alene manager

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