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Fresh Air Exhaust (FAE)
Experience a cleaner, quieter, and safer boating environment with the Fresh Air Exhaust system — the original surf pipe designed for inboard boats. By redirecting exhaust fumes into the propeller wash, FAE effectively moves harmful emissions away from the boat, reducing carbon monoxide exposure. This not only protects your passengers but also significantly lowers engine noise, allowing for clearer communication and a more enjoyable time on the water.
Key Benefits
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Reduces carbon monoxide by up to 90% – Exhaust fumes can build up behind the boat, especially when wakesurfing. This can cause headaches, nausea, or fatigue — symptoms often mistaken for sun exposure or tiredness. FAE helps protect everyone by pushing fumes well away from the boat.
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Cuts exhaust noise by up to 50% – Lowers engine noise by 4–6 decibels, making it easier to talk, hear music, and enjoy your time on the water.
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Improves safety for everyone on board – Carbon monoxide is invisible, odourless, and accumulates over time. Children, pregnant women, and people with respiratory issues are especially vulnerable. FAE helps reduce their risk.
How It Works
Fresh Air Exhaust (FAE) works by pushing the boat’s exhaust fumes including Carbon Monoxide into the propeller wash to move them away from the boat. Once the boat is travelling at about 8mph the exhaust fumes are pushed approximately 35 meters behind the boat and are greatly diluted. This is similar to outboard engines that have the exhaust exit through the boat’s propeller.
System Designs
FAE systems are suitable for many dual and all single exhaust inboard boats. Each of the 4 designs, perform the same.
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Original 3-Piece Design
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One-Piece T Design
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One-Piece Y Design
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Single Piece Design
All systems are made to order due to variations between manufacturers, years, models and options you may have on your boat. We will be in contact to obtain measurements and your preferred mounting option prior to finalising your order.
Secondary Mounting Options
There are multiple ways to mount your FAE. The options available will depend on your boats manufacturer, year and model as there are several variables that determine which mounting method is best. Your details will be reviewed and we will let you know FAE's recommendations. You will have the final decision on which method to use.
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Trim Hinge Mount
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Drain Plug Mount
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Transom Mount
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Thru Hull Mount
Optional Upgrades
Blended Welds + $110
Welds are polished to blend the weld for a smooth finish. This only applies to the outer, most visible edges of the elbows and do not hide the weld of the down pipe.
Platform Quick Release (PQR) + $69
On most boats that have two exhaust outlets FAE will also attach to the swim platform. If you remove your swim platform for storage or frequently remove it to polish your boat, the Platform Quick Release is a necessary option. The PQR has 2 quick release pins to quickly disconnect the swim platform from the FAE. Even if you only remove your swim platform once a year you may wish to include the PQR because the hardware used to mount the FAE to the swim platform can be difficult to remove once installed (stainless steel nuts and bolts have a tendency to seize once tightened).
Quick Release Lever Clamps + $129
In combination with the Platform Quick Release (PQR), the Quick Release Lever Clamps allow you to completely remove your FAE from your boat. This is only necessary if you require complete removal of the FAE for storage purposes.
Do you want to make installation easier?
With the side mount option (available for most boats) you mount your FAE to the swim platform brackets; this is accomplished by drilling a pair of holes into the brackets. If your swim platform has tube style brackets, the side mount clamps onto the tubes.
Without the side mount option, you have to remove the fibreglass swim platform from the brackets to drill the bolt holes; basically a pain in the rear and an hour or two longer.
What's Included
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Exhaust flapper/s
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Delivery within Australia
Exhaust flappers act as one-way valves, to let exhaust gases out of the engine/exhaust system into the water. They're vital because they also prevent water from back-flowing into the exhaust and ultimately the engine, where it can cause hydraulic lock and possible catastrophic failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will FAE work on my boat?
Yes, most single and many dual-exhaust inboard boats are compatible, including Axis, Calabria, Centurion, Correct Craft, Malibu (all Wedges), Mastercraft, MB, Moomba, Nautique, Sanger, Ski Supreme, Supra, Tige and more. FAE can also be fitted to many Australian built boats including Matrix, Camero, Lewis, XFI, Skicraft, Spy and more.
Do I have to drill holes in my boat to install FAE?
For almost all boats no. Some installations require drilling screw holes into the teak swim platform, the fiberglass swim platform brackets, or the fixed trim tab. Pre-cut and drilled mounting hardware is included but due to inconsistency in boat manufacturing some installations do require you to drill holes into the mounting brackets provided.
What finishes do you offer?
Brushed stainless finish. Blended welds are optional.
Is installation easy?
Yes. Most installations take between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on your setup.
Does FAE interfere with boat handling, performance or wake?
Generally no. Our customers report little change in their slalom, surf or wakeboard wakes. There may be a little more spray (and occasionally less) with FAE installed. Boat handling and performance are unaffected.
Do I have to remove my FAE to wakeboard?
No. Once you install it, you can forget it. You will want to check occasionally to confirm that all mountings are tight, but other than that, you can ignore it.
Can I still trailer my boat with FAE installed?
Yes!
Do I have to modify my exhaust system to install FAE?
No, if your boat has standard exhaust outlets. If your boat has a non-standard exhaust outlet it will need to be replaced.
Can my FAE hit the bottom of the lake?
FAE is positioned higher than the propeller and rudder. Your propeller and rudder would be hit before FAE.
My boat has an ‘ultra low emissions’ engine. Is it safe for carbon monoxide?
The Ultra-Low Emissions standards do NOT cover Carbon Monoxide. If you have an Ultra-Low Emissions boat, do not be lulled into a false sense of security; your engine still produces lethal levels of Carbon Monoxide.
Do I have to remove my Malibu Wedge to install FAE?
No. The FAE is installed with the wedge in place. FAE has models to fit all Wedges; Power, Manual and Floating.
My boat has a catalytic converter. Why would I install a FAE?
A catalytic converter significantly reduces Carbon Monoxide, but you are still breathing gasoline engine exhaust. With FAE installed, once your boat is in forward gear, all exhaust gasses are virtually eliminated from inside and the back of your boat. You will have the cleanest and quietest gasoline engine boat in the world.