2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

[Knutbuster]

I am not sure if I have stated the subject correctly, I have seen this refered to the CARB Three Star Pollution Standard. Is there a link that that I may go to educatate myself. I tried the search on this board but came up empty handed. <br />I am needing to repower, currently running a 1988 140 Johnny. I want to understand if this motor will be grandfather or what. I also want to make sure that when I get the sales pitch I can communicate effectively.<br />Thanks in advance for you help.

 

[JB]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

Howdy, Knutbuster.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />This is not a trouble or repair question, so I will move it to Outboard Non-Repair Forum.

 

[fireman57]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

JB. Can't find there.

 

[Knutbuster]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

JB I cant find my post or any replies on the Outboard Non-Repair Forum.<br />Knutbuster

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

Your motor is still legal to own and will be. The standards are for new motors being sold.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

CARB is California Air Resources Board. Unless Texas is taken over by California I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[fireman57]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

The problem is that eventually the laws in California affect the rest of us. Will our older engines be grandfathered?

 

[roscoe]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

Does your 1972 Chevelle meet the 2003 epa standards ? No.<br />It is grandfathered in.<br />Same situation with your outboard.<br />New standards apply to new outboards offered for sale.<br /><br />Some locales may ban certain motors based on type, size, etc. But these will likely be on water resevoirs that are used for drinking water, like the ones in California that currently only allow electric motors or outboards that meet California's stricter emission standards.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 2006 Outboards Pollution Standards

Knutbuster,<br /><br />www.epa.gov