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Forum Rules and Guidelines Topics: 11 Posts: 36 Last Post: Attention ... RULES FOR "PROFESSIONALS" on iBoats .. Attention	11	36	Attention ... RULES FOR "PROFESSIONALS" on iBoats .. Attention by southkogs March 14th, 2019, 11:37 PM
General Boating/Outdoors Activities
Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics) Discussion of boats, general boating questions and anything else not directly related to an engine. Sponsored by Gold Eagle Topics: 65,772 Posts: 589,199 Last Post: Blue Star Boats Info	65,772	589,199	Blue Star Boats Info by sphelps Today, 07:21 PM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,562 Posts: 143,988 Last Post: Brake Pad Question	12,562	143,988	Brake Pad Question by Scott06 Today, 07:42 PM
Prop Questions and Topics Taking a while to get on plane? Want more speed? Ask your prop questions here. Sponsored by Solas Propellers Topics: 16,919 Posts: 111,596 Last Post: Prop help please.	16,919	111,596	Prop help please. by d75bender Today, 06:43 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,111 Posts: 33,323 Last Post: Cape San Blas Florida TH Stone State Park before Hurricane Michael	3,111	33,323	Cape San Blas Florida TH Stone State Park before Hurricane Michael by Prophammer January 7th, 2020, 05:48 PM
iboats Boating Cartoon Topics: 339 Posts: 924 Last Post: Who lost their dock line	339	924	Who lost their dock line by fleng August 12th, 2019, 06:50 PM
Sailing Find out popular sailing destinations, tips and tricks and all things related to sail boats. Topics: 734 Posts: 4,354 Last Post: Butterfly: sail uncleats	734	4,354	Butterfly: sail uncleats by Mopie November 1st, 2019, 10:30 AM
Pontoons Sponsored by TurboSwing Topics: 4,514 Posts: 39,878 Last Post: Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed	4,514	39,878	Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed by ahicks Yesterday, 08:07 AM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,089 Posts: 19,345 Last Post: Reccomended outboard weight for a 3.8m inflatable, thinking of moving to 4 stroke?	2,089	19,345	Reccomended outboard weight for a 3.8m inflatable, thinking of moving to 4 stroke? by Sea Rider January 15th, 2020, 06:24 PM
PWC (Jetskis, Waverunners, etc.) Share experiences on your personal water craft, or find an answer to help fix an issue you are having. Topics: 4,058 Posts: 18,344 Last Post: Start-up after long term storage	4,058	18,344	Start-up after long term storage by Sullyszoo Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards Sponsored by Airhead & Sportsstuff Topics: 36 Posts: 199 Last Post: Towing Multiperson Tube	36	199	Towing Multiperson Tube by wahlejim August 23rd, 2019, 11:26 AM
Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating Sponsored by Monster Tower Topics: 980 Posts: 8,035 Last Post: Wakeboard Tower	980	8,035	Wakeboard Tower by EricT71 September 14th, 2019, 09:48 AM
Water Skiing Topics: 687 Posts: 6,978 Last Post: Slalom Course?	687	6,978	Slalom Course? by StanleyBaum November 25th, 2019, 11:45 PM
Boating Safety Safety - Tips for staying safe on the water. Topics: 90 Posts: 787 Last Post: Youth life vest for 4 year old	90	787	Youth life vest for 4 year old by kaulbr January 18th, 2020, 12:52 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,218 Posts: 547,051 Last Post: Finding New Dash Panels	38,218	547,051	Finding New Dash Panels by fishrdan Today, 08:43 PM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,360 Posts: 6,154 Last Post: SUPER STIFF Steering Cable - Can it be salvaged or, time for a new one?	1,360	6,154	SUPER STIFF Steering Cable - Can it be salvaged or, time for a new one? by jimmbo Today, 04:38 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,551 Posts: 137,529 Last Post: Help identifying this vintage electric motor	23,551	137,529	Help identifying this vintage electric motor by Scott Danforth January 20th, 2020, 08:01 AM
Completed Boat Projects Topics: 35 Posts: 1,107 Last Post: 1959 16' Super Constellation ~ Winner 2016 Starcraft splash of the Year	35	1,107	1959 16' Super Constellation ~ Winner 2016 Starcraft splash of the Year by ssdale January 31st, 2018, 08:41 PM
Engine Repair and Maintenance
Engine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Topics: 45 Posts: 222 Last Post: Building an O/B motor stand - Instructional	45	222	Building an O/B motor stand - Instructional by trailking82 October 10th, 2017, 11:25 AM
Non-Repair Outboard Discussions Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Topics: 22,999 Posts: 151,949 Last Post: multiple tell-tales	22,999	151,949	multiple tell-tales by GA_Boater Today, 09:08 AM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,143 Posts: 977,010 Last Post: 1989 Johnson 20hp surging at mid-high rpms help!	159,143	977,010	1989 Johnson 20hp surging at mid-high rpms help! by Abassed Today, 09:00 PM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,267 Posts: 425,725 Last Post: mariner 28e 664 l570954	90,267	425,725	mariner 28e 664 l570954 by Mohawkmtrs Today, 10:22 AM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,506 Posts: 127,355 Last Post: VX225TLRY fuel injector testing and cleaning	30,506	127,355	VX225TLRY fuel injector testing and cleaning by Sea Rider Today, 12:24 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,527 Posts: 165,254 Last Post: 1989 force 125hp tachometer issue(veethree)	28,527	165,254	1989 force 125hp tachometer issue(veethree) by GA_Boater Today, 04:49 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,134 Posts: 49,248 Last Post: Pre-1997 Charging Cables for BF75	10,134	49,248	Pre-1997 Charging Cables for BF75 by marc c Today, 02:19 PM
Lehr Propane Outboard Engines The world's first propane-powered outboard marine engine. Powerful 4-stroke engine uses 110 octane propane fuel that is environmentally friendly. Easy to start and economical. Great for small craft. Topics: 20 Posts: 157 Last Post: Lehr outboards and reliability	20	157	Lehr outboards and reliability by GA_Boater May 8th, 2018, 04:06 PM
Other Outboard Brands Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 7,087 Posts: 35,692 Last Post: Hangkai 3.5hp,good enough?	7,087	35,692	Hangkai 3.5hp,good enough? by matt167 January 20th, 2020, 07:07 PM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,840 Posts: 33,568 Last Post: Mercruiser 350 into 383 engine build questions	3,840	33,568	Mercruiser 350 into 383 engine build questions by Scott Danforth January 19th, 2020, 08:22 AM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 86,961 Posts: 678,924 Last Post: Best tools for working on sterndrives	86,961	678,924	Best tools for working on sterndrives by GA_Boater Today, 08:27 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,541 Posts: 100,867 Last Post: Flushing 5.0L Gi engines in wet slip with block drain hoses, is there a better way?	15,541	100,867	Flushing 5.0L Gi engines in wet slip with block drain hoses, is there a better way? by Monterey296Twin5.0Gi Today, 06:11 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,475 Posts: 69,597 Last Post: How can I determine engine model number without placard?	9,475	69,597	How can I determine engine model number without placard? by bl.burton January 18th, 2020, 01:46 PM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,219 Posts: 7,218 Last Post: 1989 Crusader 454 manual	1,219	7,218	1989 Crusader 454 manual by Scott Danforth November 26th, 2019, 08:22 PM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 470 Posts: 2,591 Last Post: Volvo parts manual	470	2,591	Volvo parts manual by QBhoy November 28th, 2019, 07:42 PM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,968 Posts: 33,563 Last Post: Baitcasting to Spincasting	3,968	33,563	Baitcasting to Spincasting by Old Ironmaker January 19th, 2020, 01:38 PM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,380 Posts: 9,135 Last Post: Sunshine Skyway	1,380	9,135	Sunshine Skyway by Scott Danforth January 7th, 2020, 01:48 PM
Other
iboats Forum and Website Issues If you have questions on the use of the forum, including problems, feedback or suggestions regarding the forum or website, this is the place. Topics: 922 Posts: 9,464 Last Post: Test Thread For Photo Attachments	922	9,464	Test Thread For Photo Attachments by GA_Boater January 14th, 2020, 09:57 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,237 Posts: 116,884 Last Post: Snow blower Chute tip	9,237	116,884	Snow blower Chute tip by matt167 Today, 06:13 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,884 Posts: 38,378 Last Post: Saw a launch failure today	2,884	38,378	Saw a launch failure today by Old Ironmaker December 15th, 2019, 02:42 AM
Dockside Chat Here to talk not only about boating but just want to enjoy the huge community of members at iboats? This is the place for you! Topics: 33,123 Posts: 539,381 Last Post: Ice fishing anyone	33,123	539,381	Ice fishing anyone by Old Ironmaker Today, 08:38 PM
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