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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: 65,720 Posts: 588,420 Last Post: Looking for Alternative to expensive Shrink-wrap torch/gun	65,720	588,420	Looking for Alternative to expensive Shrink-wrap torch/gun by roscoe Yesterday, 11:04 PM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,551 Posts: 143,830 Last Post: Tire pressure	12,551	143,830	Tire pressure by may the force be with you Today, 06:00 AM
Prop Questions and Topics Taking a while to get on plane? Want more speed? Ask your prop questions here. Sponsored by Solas Propellers Topics: 16,911 Posts: 111,413 Last Post: Mariner Prop to Pad question	16,911	111,413	Mariner Prop to Pad question by jimmbo Yesterday, 04:02 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,109 Posts: 33,316 Last Post: Broadkill River, Milton DE	3,109	33,316	Broadkill River, Milton DE by CJ River Rider November 24th, 2019, 11:17 AM
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: 4,509 Posts: 39,812 Last Post: Ok to leave pontoon on lakebed for winter?	4,509	39,812	Ok to leave pontoon on lakebed for winter? by Miffedone November 28th, 2019, 04:31 PM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,087 Posts: 19,323 Last Post: Update, so I built a trailer.	2,087	19,323	Update, so I built a trailer. by Sea Eagle Mark November 28th, 2019, 06:18 AM
PWC (Jetskis, Waverunners, etc.) Share experiences on your personal water craft, or find an answer to help fix an issue you are having. Topics: 4,057 Posts: 18,339 Last Post: Seadoo RXT X 2010 Glove Box Removal	4,057	18,339	Seadoo RXT X 2010 Glove Box Removal by jbcurt00 November 29th, 2019, 05:09 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: 89 Posts: 781 Last Post: 150hp on a 140hp max boat	89	781	150hp on a 140hp max boat by Old Ironmaker November 19th, 2019, 11:51 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,179 Posts: 545,954 Last Post: Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider	38,179	545,954	Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider by Reserector_ Today, 07:48 AM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,353 Posts: 6,106 Last Post: How to remove stainless pin from OMC control cable	1,353	6,106	How to remove stainless pin from OMC control cable by NWZFAN December 4th, 2019, 09:30 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,533 Posts: 137,400 Last Post: Three battery on a two way switch	23,533	137,400	Three battery on a two way switch by TBarCYa Today, 06:31 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: 22,988 Posts: 151,824 Last Post: what is best 2 stroke oil	22,988	151,824	what is best 2 stroke oil by flyingscott Yesterday, 11:37 PM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,073 Posts: 975,952 Last Post: Tilt/Trim stuck all the way up	159,073	975,952	Tilt/Trim stuck all the way up by QuickPuppy Today, 05:46 AM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,217 Posts: 425,285 Last Post: 2004 Mercury 40 hp EFI, 4 stroke vapor lock????	90,217	425,285	2004 Mercury 40 hp EFI, 4 stroke vapor lock???? by chanders Yesterday, 06:08 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,483 Posts: 127,213 Last Post: 2018 Suzuki DF30A Knocking sound for a few seconds on cold start	30,483	127,213	2018 Suzuki DF30A Knocking sound for a few seconds on cold start by Clawtooth Yesterday, 01:57 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,514 Posts: 165,053 Last Post: Fuel mixture ratio	28,514	165,053	Fuel mixture ratio by jerryjerry05 Today, 04:02 AM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,120 Posts: 49,162 Last Post: What's my pitch?	10,120	49,162	What's my pitch? by iggyw1 Yesterday, 03:54 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: 7,083 Posts: 35,665 Last Post: Sears 3.5 outboard motor	7,083	35,665	Sears 3.5 outboard motor by GA_Boater November 23rd, 2019, 01:50 PM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,838 Posts: 33,568 Last Post: Running in?	3,838	33,568	Running in? by QBhoy December 4th, 2019, 02:01 PM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 86,887 Posts: 678,105 Last Post: Feeling stupid. Merc 4.3L closed loop cooling system?	86,887	678,105	Feeling stupid. Merc 4.3L closed loop cooling system? by Scott Danforth Today, 05:17 AM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,513 Posts: 100,597 Last Post: 3.0 water flow path	15,513	100,597	3.0 water flow path by muc Yesterday, 06:39 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,473 Posts: 69,564 Last Post: How can I determine engine model number without placard?	9,473	69,564	How can I determine engine model number without placard? by Lou C Today, 07:21 AM
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: 33,544 Last Post: Baitcasting to Spincasting	3,968	33,544	Baitcasting to Spincasting by AllDodge December 4th, 2019, 07:06 AM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,380 Posts: 9,133 Last Post: Sunshine Skyway	1,380	9,133	Sunshine Skyway by cptbill September 2nd, 2019, 12:29 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: 920 Posts: 9,427 Last Post: What happened to my boat restoration thread???	920	9,427	What happened to my boat restoration thread??? by GA_Boater November 30th, 2019, 07:56 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,228 Posts: 116,754 Last Post: Pay off house early? Medically retired last 4 years	9,228	116,754	Pay off house early? Medically retired last 4 years by cptbill Yesterday, 02:37 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,884 Posts: 38,374 Last Post: “Major” Nut Case	2,884	38,374	“Major” Nut Case by jimmbo November 12th, 2019, 10:28 PM
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: 33,087 Posts: 538,499 Last Post: NFL - Week 14	33,087	538,499	NFL - Week 14 by GA_Boater Today, 07:00 AM
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