Why Are Airboats So Loud?

The propeller in the fan of an airboat can be an actual airplane propeller or a specially made prop that resembles an airplane propeller. These things are designed to create a huge amount of thrust and they make a lot of noise.

Are Airboats loud?

But according to the preliminary draft of the scientific study, even an airboat fitted with a muffler exceeds 90 decibels at open throttle. The reason is that as power increases, the propeller makes more noise than the motor.

Are Airboats bad for the environment?

Airboats do little to no damage to the surrounding environment and are far more stable and secure than kayaks or inflatable watercrafts. Airboats ride one top of the water and the propeller is above the waterline, which means aquatic plants and animals are not threatened by propellers tearing through the water.