has anyone heard "Rumors" About New Emission regs being placed on 2 Stroke Marine diesels?

has anyone heard "Rumors" About New Emission regs being placed on 2 Stroke Marine diesels?
  • RorysdRorysd Jan. 17

    Here on the left coast there is a regular discussion that 2 Stroke marine diesel engines will soon be forced to be retrofitted with 4 stroke diesels. They have already stopped all pre 2007 powered semi trucks from entering any of the ports to pick up freight. Worrisome!

    Rory

  • mawmaw Jan. 17

    I haven't heard anything, where did you pick this up at? Are they planning on inspecting the boats yearly and recording what engines they're equipped with. I've got fresh 8-71s, I'd have to move the boat to Tijuana or Ensenada to keep it.

    1973 48' Pacemaker Sportfish
  • RorysdRorysd Jan. 17

    Like I mentioned currently I would consider it "water cooler" talk. I checked the Ca. Gov. websites and they don't make any mention of doing so. The reason behind the conversation is most likely based upon the laws not allowing 2 stroke outboards on most lakes and inland waterways and new emission requirements on all gas engines that went into effect in 2010. Also our smog laws now restrict Semi's (aka) 18 wheelers from going on to a port to pick up freight is already a reality unless the truck gets retrofitted with emission equipment that can cost as much as $20k per truck.
    I just want to emphisize that I've heard this but have NOT seen any proof of it happening anytime soon.
    That's why I asked if anyone else had heard such things, Definitely not trying to spread a rumor I'm just reaching out.

    R

  • We see this all the time on some bus boards I post to, aint gonna happen!
    Jack

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