outboard noise and hearing

[BENTPROP]

I have a 2002 - 25 HP merc 2 stroke. Does that motor produce enough noise to damage my hearing overtime ? It's a tiller model.

 

[Mercury140-I6]

Re: outboard noise and hearing

Yes. Anything over 80 decibels will damage your hearing over time, The louder the noise, the faster the damage. So, if you can't talk over it without yelling, then it is really too loud. But, that's the price we all pay for this wonderful sport we are involved in. I have a 140 inline 6 outboard and I am sure it's a lot louder than your 25 is.<br /><br />Have a great day on the water.<br /><br />Craig

 

[Terry H]

Re: outboard noise and hearing

huh?

 

[ZmOz]

Re: outboard noise and hearing

Unless you have your head stuck to the outboard and you run it 10 hours a day every day, no, it's not going to effect your hearing...

 

[jfholijr]

Re: outboard noise and hearing

I have a 1975 Merc 650 65hrs 3cyl and this thing is so stinkin lowd that not only do I think it is makin me deaf, I think it is also making me blind. hehehe

 

[radsrh]

Re: outboard noise and hearing

I USED TO HAVE A OLD FORCE 85 AND THAT WAS VERY LOUD. now i have a honda 90 and i have to turn around to make sure it is still running