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Old     (airwarrior04)      Join Date: Aug 2004       07-29-2008, 10:06 PM Reply   
well its supposed to be on its way tomorrow. thanks larry!
Old     (goinboardn)      Join Date: Feb 2005       07-29-2008, 10:51 PM Reply   
you will not regret it for a second! best addition I've made on my boat in years.
Old     (scottnaz)      Join Date: Feb 2008       07-30-2008, 9:35 AM Reply   
Hey, whataya know, I just purchased one too. I am anxious to get it installed.
Old     (morganmac)      Join Date: Jul 2008       07-30-2008, 9:58 AM Reply   
I have been reading so many posts about FAE and I have not found a single negative one. This is something I'm strongly considering. Any chance you guys can post back in this thread after installed and let us know your thoughts?
I would be using it on a 2007 X-45.
Old     (wayz)      Join Date: Jun 2005       07-30-2008, 11:32 AM Reply   
If it makes my stereo louder, then I may consider it as well. FAE seems to be interesting.
Old     (jame04)      Join Date: Nov 2007       07-30-2008, 11:39 AM Reply   
I have mine sitting in the boxes in my living room. Hopefully I can install this weekend.
Old     (airwarrior04)      Join Date: Aug 2004       07-30-2008, 11:39 AM Reply   
I haven't installed it yet but i can tell you that Larry is awesome to work with and he does the best he can. I have also heard nothing but good things about the product itself. Im excited! :-D
Old     (lakeski)      Join Date: Dec 2006       07-30-2008, 12:25 PM Reply   
Has anyone mounted an FAE on a boat with a fiberglass hull overhang? On my boat, I think I would need to drill holes into the overhang and I'm wondering how that has worked for people who have done it. (I think the FAE has a bracket that attaches to the swim platform on many boats, but I think it will be the hull overhang on mine.)
Old     (airwarrior04)      Join Date: Aug 2004       07-30-2008, 12:27 PM Reply   
im not sure, give larry a call and he will tell you everything you need to know.
Old     (huskykr)      Join Date: Nov 2007       07-30-2008, 1:09 PM Reply   
lakeski - I mounted my FAE to the fiberglass overhang on my boat. It's an older MB. I just drilled up into the trunk and through bolted. I like the fact that there are no additional steps required to remove my swim platform. Great product - even better service.
Old     (kyback)      Join Date: Jul 2008       07-30-2008, 3:13 PM Reply   
I Apologize for my ignorance, but what is FAE and where can I read up on it? Thanks.
Old     (lakeski)      Join Date: Dec 2006       07-30-2008, 3:13 PM Reply   
Ken - Do you have a photo of your installation?
Old     (scottnaz)      Join Date: Feb 2008       07-30-2008, 3:39 PM Reply   
FAE is Fresh Air Exhaust.
http://www.freshairexhaust.com/

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/538956.html
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/557071.html
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/588144.html
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/87668/581351.html

Plus a bunch more. Searching FAE or fresh air exhaust yields a couple pages of information.
Old     (big_wave)      Join Date: Jul 2007       07-30-2008, 3:50 PM Reply   
I have had mine on our 07 Tige 24ve for about a year. Best thing I ever did to a boat. No exhaust smell when surfing, Stereo is way louder with less power required and you can hold a conversation at cruzzing speed with out raising your voice (unless the stereo is blasting.
Can't go wrong with FAE.
Old     (airwarrior04)      Join Date: Aug 2004       07-30-2008, 3:52 PM Reply   
Im glad to hear all the great things.
Old     (huskykr)      Join Date: Nov 2007       07-30-2008, 4:25 PM Reply   
lakeski - PM sent.
Old     (blownc6)      Join Date: Aug 2004       07-30-2008, 5:35 PM Reply   
I've had my FAE for about 6mths. It was an EASY install, I haven't noticed any performance decrease, and it works great. Larry is awesome, he will answer is email, he will call you back and he's willing to spend the time to explain any questions you have. His customer service is second to none. If you surf I'd say it's a "must have" because of the carbon monoxide reduction alone. The fact that it reduces exhaust volume and makes it easier to hear your tunes at 80'(and it does) is just a nice added advantage. I ordered the "quick disconnect" option that allows easy removal of my swim platform, see pic.

Upload
Old     (x45er)      Join Date: Nov 2007       07-30-2008, 7:18 PM Reply   
Morgan...I put one on my 45 a month or so ago. It's great. I changed up the install though on the cross member. I cut the cross member and welded two 1/2" ss nuts on the end and mounted it in between the platform braces. I'll try and get some pics this weekend.
Old     (morganmac)      Join Date: Jul 2008       07-30-2008, 8:50 PM Reply   
Thanks Terry.
Looking forward to the pics. Not so sure I can install myself; but do have folks around that could probably handle it. Looks like the quick disconnect is a necessary feature for the X-45. Did you get that?
Old     (goinboardn)      Join Date: Feb 2005       07-30-2008, 9:29 PM Reply   
lakeski - is this what you are talking about with the fiberglass integrated swim step? I ended up mounting downward to built in plate.

look for the red Supreme in the gallery and you can see how it turned out... http://www.freshairexhaust.com/images/ImageGallery.html
Old     (kyback)      Join Date: Jul 2008       07-30-2008, 9:39 PM Reply   
Thanks Scott! Can these be installed on Malibu Boats with the power wedge?
Old     (wake_upppp)      Join Date: Nov 2003       07-30-2008, 10:02 PM Reply   
I don't believe so. Not one available for power wedge yet.
Old     (wayz)      Join Date: Jun 2005       07-31-2008, 8:24 AM Reply   
Hey Sparky, how's the one you crafted up? Is there a big difference in sound? We surf a lot too, does this help to redirect the fumes?
Old     (canucked)      Join Date: Jun 2007       07-31-2008, 8:42 AM Reply   
Does anyone have a pic of one on a nautique (1 exhaust hole)
Old     (airwarrior04)      Join Date: Aug 2004       07-31-2008, 8:46 AM Reply   
here are some pics on their website.

http://www.freshairexhaust.com/images/ImageGallery.html
Old     (blownc6)      Join Date: Aug 2004       07-31-2008, 9:05 AM Reply   
>>We surf a lot too, does this help to redirect the fumes?


Yes it does, check out this link to the underwater view http://www.briarcliff.us/video/FAE_Underwater-256K.wmv

And also check out the FAE web page http://www.freshairexhaust.com/ there's a ton of information there. Or better yet give Larry a call, nice guy and he can answer your questions.

I'm not affiliated with FAE in any way, I'm just a satisfied customer
Old     (yosquire)      Join Date: Jun 2005       07-31-2008, 10:26 AM Reply   
how do they work on Malibu with Manual wedge?
Old     (mike_nielsen_omaha_marine_center)      Join Date: Mar 2008       07-31-2008, 11:58 AM Reply   
I have a used Nautique Single outlet exhaust FAE - $375

will sell for $150.00 = shipping
Old     (roverjohn)      Join Date: Dec 2007       07-31-2008, 1:30 PM Reply   
Has anyone done a before and after rpm vs speed graph? Seems like there would have to be some drag induced with one of these things.
Old     (helinut)      Join Date: Apr 2007       07-31-2008, 4:47 PM Reply   
Manual wedge prototype

http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16511&hl=fresh+exhaust

Power wedge prototype

http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=15314&hl=fresh+exhaust
Old     (xxxlair)      Join Date: Mar 2002       07-31-2008, 5:00 PM Reply   
Mike- what nautique does the used one you have fit?
Old     (wake_upppp)      Join Date: Nov 2003       07-31-2008, 5:50 PM Reply   
Waylon, I can't stress enough how much quiter the boat is. We havn't taken up surfing behind the boat yet but I'm sure you would not smell a thing that close in. The exhaust comes up behind you. Tower speaks are much clearer at 75 feet as well. When you gonna take me up on them pulls you got coming?
Old     (oaf)      Join Date: Jul 2002       07-31-2008, 6:08 PM Reply   
Didn't read the whole thread.

I just installed an FAE on my boat and it is kick ass. It really quiets the boat down and no exhaust smell! Worth every penny!
Old     (x45er)      Join Date: Nov 2007       07-31-2008, 9:25 PM Reply   
Morgan, I did not get the quick disconnects for mine. It's an easy install but takes a little time. A good two hours is plenty though.
Old     (wayz)      Join Date: Jun 2005       08-01-2008, 8:40 AM Reply   
Sparky, Oh yes, I will be taking you up on that offer. Let me check with the wife, maybe Aug 9 or 10th? Where do you usually ride these days? I also want to check out your version of the FAE.
Old     (wake_upppp)      Join Date: Nov 2003       08-04-2008, 7:50 PM Reply   
Waylon, sounds good. Where we go just depends. We could do Berryessa but the Putah Creek ramp will only be open till August 12th. Not sure about the other ramps.
Old     (x45er)      Join Date: Nov 2007       08-06-2008, 5:58 PM Reply   
Morgan.....Here it is
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Old     (morganmac)      Join Date: Jul 2008       08-06-2008, 10:21 PM Reply   
Looks awesome. So much positive feedback it is really amazing. Not a single negative comment.
Old     (220_superstar)      Join Date: Jul 2008       08-07-2008, 2:24 PM Reply   
Here's a good Laugh I called Correct craft and asked if they had done any research about this product and they said that recommend that you stay at least 20 feet away from the back of the boat to avoid the exhaust fumes....

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