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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, 10:37 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: 66,155 Posts: 592,716 Last Post: zinc anode replacement	66,155	592,716	zinc anode replacement by chewieblogmz Yesterday, 11:26 PM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,641 Posts: 144,874 Last Post: Electric Winch	12,641	144,874	Electric Winch by achris Yesterday, 08:28 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: 17,030 Posts: 112,833 Last Post: Prop Replacement - Rebuilt Boat	17,030	112,833	Prop Replacement - Rebuilt Boat by jimmbo Yesterday, 06:17 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,117 Posts: 33,373 Last Post: Anyone boat on senachwine lake?	3,117	33,373	Anyone boat on senachwine lake? by Bebo-pr May 29th, 2020, 10:17 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, 05:50 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, 09:30 AM
Pontoons Sponsored by TurboSwing Topics: 4,559 Posts: 40,204 Last Post: Hard top question	4,559	40,204	Hard top question by ahicks June 2nd, 2020, 07:57 AM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,102 Posts: 19,424 Last Post: River fishing SIB	2,102	19,424	River fishing SIB by hayshaka Yesterday, 01:09 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: 4,072 Posts: 18,437 Last Post: 1998 Kawasaki 750ZXi overheated engine rebuild	4,072	18,437	1998 Kawasaki 750ZXi overheated engine rebuild by dlogvine June 2nd, 2020, 07:49 PM
Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards Sponsored by Airhead & Sportsstuff Topics: 37 Posts: 205 Last Post: Tow Rope Attachment Point	37	205	Tow Rope Attachment Point by Scott Danforth Yesterday, 08:08 AM
Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating Sponsored by Monster Tower Topics: 981 Posts: 8,030 Last Post: Advice on first wakeboard	981	8,030	Advice on first wakeboard by Liquid_force May 27th, 2020, 11:25 PM
Water Skiing Topics: 688 Posts: 6,980 Last Post: Fish and Ski with 115HP for Skiing and wakeboarding	688	6,980	Fish and Ski with 115HP for Skiing and wakeboarding by Starcraft5834 Yesterday, 08:23 AM
Boating Safety Safety - Tips for staying safe on the water. Topics: 92 Posts: 824 Last Post: Nighttime Boating and Speed (continued with new thread)	92	824	Nighttime Boating and Speed (continued with new thread) by roscoe May 18th, 2020, 10:49 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,505 Posts: 551,398 Last Post: Project Fuggly - No Longer Fuggly And Splashed!!!!!!	38,505	551,398	Project Fuggly - No Longer Fuggly And Splashed!!!!!! by GA_Boater Yesterday, 11:08 PM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,430 Posts: 6,512 Last Post: 1989 envirude 40hp	1,430	6,512	1989 envirude 40hp by Squeakk Yesterday, 11:59 AM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,739 Posts: 138,521 Last Post: Gauge wiring screwy	23,739	138,521	Gauge wiring screwy by achris Today, 01:30 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, 10:25 AM
Non-Repair Outboard Discussions Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Topics: 23,034 Posts: 152,349 Last Post: Standard shaft (20") on a short-shaft (15") transom?	23,034	152,349	Standard shaft (20") on a short-shaft (15") transom? by Faztbullet June 2nd, 2020, 09:52 PM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,938 Posts: 983,957 Last Post: 1960 Evinrude Lark 40HP Model 35520	159,938	983,957	1960 Evinrude Lark 40HP Model 35520 by jimmbo Yesterday, 11:55 PM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,742 Posts: 428,886 Last Post: Help with 1995 Mercury 40hp 4cyl 2 Stroke	90,742	428,886	Help with 1995 Mercury 40hp 4cyl 2 Stroke by tylerheath09 Yesterday, 08:08 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,664 Posts: 128,038 Last Post: 1994 yamaha 70tlrs 2 stroke hard first start.	30,664	128,038	1994 yamaha 70tlrs 2 stroke hard first start. by Wookinoutforya Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,649 Posts: 166,195 Last Post: Santiago1 - Force, forgot to turn on water, got an alarm	28,649	166,195	Santiago1 - Force, forgot to turn on water, got an alarm by achris Yesterday, 10:50 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,204 Posts: 49,728 Last Post: BF 90 Powerhead Honda	10,204	49,728	BF 90 Powerhead Honda by Wide_N Yesterday, 07:55 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, 03:06 PM
Other Outboard Brands Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 7,106 Posts: 35,812 Last Post: Sears Tecumseh ted Williams 9.9 problem	7,106	35,812	Sears Tecumseh ted Williams 9.9 problem by gm280 June 2nd, 2020, 05:34 AM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,860 Posts: 33,826 Last Post: Vortec 5.7 Gas milage?	3,860	33,826	Vortec 5.7 Gas milage? by jimmbo Yesterday, 09:40 AM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 87,592 Posts: 685,221 Last Post: Engine oil charted capacity verses actual dipstick level	87,592	685,221	Engine oil charted capacity verses actual dipstick level by GA_Boater Today, 12:16 AM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,774 Posts: 102,696 Last Post: 4.3 1993 Volvo Penta Starting and initial Acceleration Struggle	15,774	102,696	4.3 1993 Volvo Penta Starting and initial Acceleration Struggle by Dandydan Yesterday, 10:28 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,579 Posts: 70,471 Last Post: OMC running high speed and dies	9,579	70,471	OMC running high speed and dies by RO boater Yesterday, 09:18 PM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,231 Posts: 7,291 Last Post: Cracked block or two blown head gaskets?	1,231	7,291	Cracked block or two blown head gaskets? by Lou C May 31st, 2020, 08:47 AM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 475 Posts: 2,642 Last Post: 5.0 cobra H.O. conversion to a CUMMINS 4BT????? any suggestions?	475	2,642	5.0 cobra H.O. conversion to a CUMMINS 4BT????? any suggestions? by Scott Danforth May 30th, 2020, 08:07 AM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,970 Posts: 33,589 Last Post: Baitcasting to Spincasting	3,970	33,589	Baitcasting to Spincasting by jebby May 28th, 2020, 05:47 AM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,384 Posts: 9,182 Last Post: 19 foot deep v manager boat can it handle fishing the icean	1,384	9,182	19 foot deep v manager boat can it handle fishing the icean by cptbill May 11th, 2020, 12:56 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: 964 Posts: 9,834 Last Post: Not Getting Emails for Suscribed Topics	964	9,834	Not Getting Emails for Suscribed Topics by southkogs June 2nd, 2020, 01:21 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,266 Posts: 117,306 Last Post: Welding Aluminum	9,266	117,306	Welding Aluminum by Rick Stephens May 31st, 2020, 10:06 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,890 Posts: 38,408 Last Post: have you seen a dock?	2,890	38,408	have you seen a dock? by dingbat Yesterday, 04:36 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: 33,214 Posts: 542,220 Last Post: BRP discontinues Evinrude	33,214	542,220	BRP discontinues Evinrude by bruceb58 Yesterday, 11:18 PM
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