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Old 03-15-2016, 03:51 PM   #116
dannc
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Originally Posted by makobuilders View Post
I couldn't get a straight answer from EPA, but what I got out of our conversation is that the above exemption applies if you homebuilt in America. If you "homebuilt" outside America then you are still "importing" an engine to the USA and that imported engine must be EPA compliant.

Once again, it wasn't totally clear and doubt they get a lot of cases like this. Tough to fight the system!
Yep, I think you have to home build in the US otherwise you are importing. Frankly, I am surprised they have this exemption. There can't be that many people building boats in the backyard anymore so allowing a non Tiered engine really does not matter. But given that not many people take on the huge undertaking of building their own boat I am surprised they allow non Tiered engines because it makes sense to have the exception.

Later,
Dan
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