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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: 65,779 Posts: 589,272 Last Post: Sea ox 20’ cuddly cabin. How are these boats??	65,779	589,272	Sea ox 20’ cuddly cabin. How are these boats?? by adm1476 Today, 12:12 AM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,562 Posts: 143,991 Last Post: New to me Boat, did I make the right move...plan on towing	12,562	143,991	New to me Boat, did I make the right move...plan on towing by rothfm Yesterday, 08:50 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: 111,626 Last Post: Prop help please.	16,919	111,626	Prop help please. by d75bender Yesterday, 10:13 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,112 Posts: 33,331 Last Post: Quick decision: MA slip in Westport or Bourne?	3,112	33,331	Quick decision: MA slip in Westport or Bourne? by rothfm Yesterday, 08:29 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: 39,889 Last Post: Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed	4,514	39,889	Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed by Scott Danforth Yesterday, 06:42 PM
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: 18,346 Last Post: Start-up after long term storage	4,058	18,346	Start-up after long term storage by Scott Danforth January 24th, 2020, 10:42 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: 788 Last Post: Youth life vest for 4 year old	90	788	Youth life vest for 4 year old by Old Ironmaker January 24th, 2020, 02:58 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,222 Posts: 547,144 Last Post: 96 Bayliner 2050 - The Dirty Rotten Baystard	38,222	547,144	96 Bayliner 2050 - The Dirty Rotten Baystard by Mad Props Yesterday, 10:41 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 January 22nd, 2020, 04:38 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,552 Posts: 137,534 Last Post: Relay/bus box?	23,552	137,534	Relay/bus box? by dwco5051 Yesterday, 11:03 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: 23,000 Posts: 151,962 Last Post: Curiosity Finally Gets the Best of Me!	23,000	151,962	Curiosity Finally Gets the Best of Me! by racerone Yesterday, 08:58 PM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,155 Posts: 977,097 Last Post: do I have a kill switch, and what engine is this?	159,155	977,097	do I have a kill switch, and what engine is this? by F_R Today, 01:06 AM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,271 Posts: 425,757 Last Post: anyone been able to get their 3cyl 2stroke to actually idle good?	90,271	425,757	anyone been able to get their 3cyl 2stroke to actually idle good? by Aviator04 Yesterday, 11:06 AM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,508 Posts: 127,364 Last Post: VX225TLRY fuel injector testing and cleaning	30,508	127,364	VX225TLRY fuel injector testing and cleaning by Faztbullet Yesterday, 07:52 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,528 Posts: 165,274 Last Post: 1989 force 125hp tachometer issue(veethree)	28,528	165,274	1989 force 125hp tachometer issue(veethree) by GA_Boater Yesterday, 05:42 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,134 Posts: 49,253 Last Post: Pre-97 Honda B100 10hp Outboard Wont Start (no spark?)	10,134	49,253	Pre-97 Honda B100 10hp Outboard Wont Start (no spark?) by foretopman Yesterday, 02:56 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: 7,088 Posts: 35,695 Last Post: Eska 7.5 timing	7,088	35,695	Eska 7.5 timing by ricklum January 24th, 2020, 07:00 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: 86,965 Posts: 678,974 Last Post: Can I Bypass The Ignition Module on a Thunderbolt V?	86,965	678,974	Can I Bypass The Ignition Module on a Thunderbolt V? by San_Diego_SeaRay Yesterday, 07:07 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,541 Posts: 100,873 Last Post: Volvo Penta 7.4gl 1995 Water in Oil	15,541	100,873	Volvo Penta 7.4gl 1995 Water in Oil by Scott Danforth Yesterday, 08:39 AM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,476 Posts: 69,598 Last Post: OMC SX Outdrive Gearlube Question	9,476	69,598	OMC SX Outdrive Gearlube Question by ach1982 Yesterday, 03:51 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: 33,564 Last Post: Baitcasting to Spincasting	3,968	33,564	Baitcasting to Spincasting by Jachin January 24th, 2020, 05:30 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: 9,469 Last Post: iBoats login drinking game	922	9,469	iBoats login drinking game by bradiboats January 24th, 2020, 02:57 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,237 Posts: 116,895 Last Post: Windows 7 Orphaned by Microsoft	9,237	116,895	Windows 7 Orphaned by Microsoft by sam am I Yesterday, 09:42 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: 539,395 Last Post: Weather Warning For Our Florida Members	33,123	539,395	Weather Warning For Our Florida Members by WIMUSKY Yesterday, 08:50 PM
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