SILENCERS WANTED

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 803, 25 October 1929, Page 9

SILENCERS WANTED

CRITICISM OF OUTBOARD MOTORS CRUISING IN HERNE BAY A plea for the use of silencers on outboard motors was made by the newly-elected commodore of the New Zealand Power Boat Association Mr. H. O. Wiles, at the annual meeting held last evening. W E , welcome the outboard drivers to the association.” he said. "The sport is the most popular of aquatic activities of tlie day and it is within the reach of most. Its greatest value, possibly, lies in the fact that it whets the appetite for cruising and may lead to increases in the fleet of larger vessels. As far as complaints about noise are concerned, I should like to appeal to members to be careful. We don't " a "t to alienate public support, so don t cruise up and down the cliffs i t , rae J^ a V- for instance. Many people think that the noisier the boat the greater the speed, but it is an annoyance to residents, particularly where there is sicknes or where there is anyone trying to sleep.” Later in the evening Mr. C. J. Coliings, the retiring commodore, said that the noise of an outboard motor was half its joy. “It is like a little fox terrier,” lie said. “You can't help liking it, m spite of its noise.” Mr. R. Mouat, captain of the outboard division, and Mr. E. .1. Schofield thanked the speakers for their remarks and assured members that prospects for a good season were indeed bright.