FAE or ws420 which one first

[alwayssummer]

So the title pretty much says it. Just sold a house and there will be a little extra $$ after paying off a bunch of stupid debt (as opposed to fun debt ). And what better way to stop that money from burning a hole in my pocket than upgrading my boat. So, let's see what everyone else would do. Quieter boat, or better stereo.

[jbort]

FAE for safety

[chpthril]

FAE for sure.

[Z1Fan]

Quieter boat first , louder sound system 2nd , rock on boys [emoji12]

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[EricU]

WS420 and turn it up!

When you surf, do you get your exhaust out of the water?

[alwayssummer]

Not sure, hard to see through my swim deck. But I can tell you my listed corner on the deck is well below the water line, probably 2" dragging when underway. I surf at about 12 if that helps. I was torn between the two, but I'm now leaning more towards the FAE. Especially with the group buy. Can anyone confirm if the new design has reduced spray?

[topaz surfer]

FAE for sure. With that you will hear your stereo better and then the WS420 will be even better

[Stingreye]

FAE! Mine had spray but I never messed with the z measure before adding the flap. My friends boat I surfed both before and after and has no spray on his at all. I think I just had my z measure off.

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[JohnnieMo]

I noticed that even with Vx the odour is noticeable. It surprised me actually. However I just can't accept that a pipe sticking in the water won't affect performance. Physics tells me otherwise. I may get one eventually but I'd buy the ws420 first.

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[chpthril]

I noticed that even with Vx the odour is noticeable. It surprised me actually. However I just can't accept that a pipe sticking in the water won't affect performance. Physics tells me otherwise. I may get one eventually but I'd buy the ws420 first.

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Its in the wash from the prop and rudder and does not stick down nearly as much as they do.

[Coop]

When I installed the FAE on my 24V, I noticed a definite increase in the size of the "rooster tail" (particularly at the higher TAPS settings), but I don't think it had a material impact on the wake. I thought it was worth it and would install one again.

On the newer CAT engines (post-2011?), I don't know that they are as necessary.

[trent]

I added one last year. It makes a difference both inside and behind the boat related to noise. When surfing the engine noise appears to be gone but its been replace by wind and water. I feel its a worthwhile upgrade.

[talltigeguy]

420. Nothing more annoying than turning up the volume for the rider and getting blasted in the boat.

[Bad05]

That's a tough one, luckily mine came with both already installed, thanks Tall! I love the 420 but also hate the noise of a non FAE exhaust. Good luck with your decision, you will enjoy either!

[BCRider]

I'd also say FAE. I just picked up a new to me 22ve this year and forgot how much exhaust smell you get rolling back through the boat when surfing compared to my old boat with FAE.