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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, 09:37 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: 65,369 Posts: 585,361 Last Post: New boat feedback - Four Winns HD 200 OB or Starcraft MDX 190/210 OB	65,369	585,361	New boat feedback - Four Winns HD 200 OB or Starcraft MDX 190/210 OB by rojeho Today, 04:18 AM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,488 Posts: 143,140 Last Post: Can I activate surge brakes while parked/detached?	12,488	143,140	Can I activate surge brakes while parked/detached? by madsonp Yesterday, 05:25 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: 16,796 Posts: 110,071 Last Post: 2008 15 hp 4 stroke Mercury Tracker V14	16,796	110,071	2008 15 hp 4 stroke Mercury Tracker V14 by WesNewell Yesterday, 09:32 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,132 Posts: 33,331 Last Post: Travelling from Pompano Z Beach to Islamaroda with my Bowrider	3,132	33,331	Travelling from Pompano Z Beach to Islamaroda with my Bowrider by dingbat Today, 04:16 AM
iboats Boating Cartoon Topics: 339 Posts: 923 Last Post: Peter backs boat down the ramp like a pro	339	923	Peter backs boat down the ramp like a pro by chevegan July 5th, 2019, 01:44 PM
Sailing Find out popular sailing destinations, tips and tricks and all things related to sail boats. Topics: 731 Posts: 4,330 Last Post: Need help with replacing the ropes on Monark M-1 centerboards	731	4,330	Need help with replacing the ropes on Monark M-1 centerboards by southkogs July 15th, 2019, 12:07 PM
Pontoons Sponsored by TurboSwing Topics: 4,470 Posts: 39,508 Last Post: 1999 sun tracker 90hp only getting 4100 rpm	4,470	39,508	1999 sun tracker 90hp only getting 4100 rpm by Silvertip Yesterday, 04:56 PM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,077 Posts: 19,260 Last Post: Help me figure out best motor for my 14' inflatable	2,077	19,260	Help me figure out best motor for my 14' inflatable by roykirk Yesterday, 07:04 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: 4,035 Posts: 18,248 Last Post: 1998 Sea Doo GTI	4,035	18,248	1998 Sea Doo GTI by AllDodge Yesterday, 01:29 PM
Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards Sponsored by Airhead & Sportsstuff Topics: 34 Posts: 186 Last Post: Tubes keep ripping	34	186	Tubes keep ripping by MadKaw July 14th, 2019, 06:38 PM
Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating Sponsored by Monster Tower Topics: 979 Posts: 8,032 Last Post: ropes	979	8,032	ropes by AllDodge July 12th, 2019, 03:46 PM
Water Skiing Topics: 683 Posts: 6,955 Last Post: Will My Boat work?	683	6,955	Will My Boat work? by flyingscott July 5th, 2019, 12:46 PM
Boating Safety Safety - Tips for staying safe on the water. Topics: 85 Posts: 745 Last Post: Boat Accident on Des Moines River	85	745	Boat Accident on Des Moines River by Grub54891 July 14th, 2019, 05:31 AM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 37,936 Posts: 541,797 Last Post: 1992 Sea Ray 180 Floor Project Help and Advice needed	37,936	541,797	1992 Sea Ray 180 Floor Project Help and Advice needed by 52FordF2 Today, 05:36 AM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,287 Posts: 5,793 Last Post: Evinrude to Johnson controls	1,287	5,793	Evinrude to Johnson controls by matt167 Today, 03:49 AM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,402 Posts: 136,617 Last Post: Gas Gauge sender	23,402	136,617	Gas Gauge sender by JBtwist Yesterday, 10:43 PM
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, 06:41 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, 09:25 AM
Non-Repair Outboard Discussions Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Topics: 23,570 Posts: 152,097 Last Post: Evinrude 225 piston ring locator pin	23,570	152,097	Evinrude 225 piston ring locator pin by mjharley Yesterday, 10:17 AM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 158,432 Posts: 970,244 Last Post: ’83 Johnson—water pump mystery part???	158,432	970,244	’83 Johnson—water pump mystery part??? by racerone Today, 03:18 AM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 89,800 Posts: 422,677 Last Post: Do I want a water pressure gauge or oil temp gauge?	89,800	422,677	Do I want a water pressure gauge or oil temp gauge? by jimmbo Yesterday, 10:11 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,350 Posts: 126,699 Last Post: 1999 Suzuki DF 15 4 stroke	30,350	126,699	1999 Suzuki DF 15 4 stroke by raczekp1 July 16th, 2019, 10:12 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,347 Posts: 162,980 Last Post: 1988 Force 85hp Top end rpm loss troubleshooting help.	28,347	162,980	1988 Force 85hp Top end rpm loss troubleshooting help. by jerryjerry05 Today, 04:10 AM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,042 Posts: 48,667 Last Post: Removing mounted remote from tohatsu 9.9hp	10,042	48,667	Removing mounted remote from tohatsu 9.9hp by vdotmatrix Yesterday, 10:53 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, 02:06 PM
Other Outboard Brands Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 7,056 Posts: 35,529 Last Post: Please help with Impeller replacement. Gale Goodyear SeaBee Model# 025-3569	7,056	35,529	Please help with Impeller replacement. Gale Goodyear SeaBee Model# 025-3569 by racerone Yesterday, 08:15 AM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,812 Posts: 33,295 Last Post: Portable fuel tank	3,812	33,295	Portable fuel tank by carburated Yesterday, 10:10 AM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 86,215 Posts: 671,452 Last Post: 2003 bravo 3 prop seal replacement	86,215	671,452	2003 bravo 3 prop seal replacement by AllDodge Today, 05:18 AM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,326 Posts: 98,759 Last Post: Cursed Invader 83 volvo Aq125a penta 270	15,326	98,759	Cursed Invader 83 volvo Aq125a penta 270 by jerryjerry05 Today, 04:32 AM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,345 Posts: 68,354 Last Post: OMC KC 460 overheating	9,345	68,354	OMC KC 460 overheating by HT32BSX115 Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,209 Posts: 7,149 Last Post: 1993 Sea rayder - inconsistent varying top speed	1,209	7,149	1993 Sea rayder - inconsistent varying top speed by AllDodge Today, 05:37 AM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 467 Posts: 2,578 Last Post: Manifold - Needed	467	2,578	Manifold - Needed by Scott Danforth July 11th, 2019, 09:48 AM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,961 Posts: 33,506 Last Post: Bass opened Sat 12 AM here in Ontario	3,961	33,506	Bass opened Sat 12 AM here in Ontario by 82rude July 7th, 2019, 05:22 PM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,378 Posts: 9,117 Last Post: Davis Rock Stoppers	1,378	9,117	Davis Rock Stoppers by achris July 13th, 2019, 10:57 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: 895 Posts: 9,231 Last Post: Gateway errors	895	9,231	Gateway errors by GA_Boater July 16th, 2019, 10:26 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,203 Posts: 116,398 Last Post: So, what did you do today?	9,203	116,398	So, what did you do today? by 82rude Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,882 Posts: 38,355 Last Post: Saw a launch failure today	2,882	38,355	Saw a launch failure today by jakedaawg Yesterday, 08:15 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: 32,980 Posts: 535,762 Last Post: Living on a boat in the Gulf	32,980	535,762	Living on a boat in the Gulf by Scott Danforth Today, 03:09 AM
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