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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: 65,815 Posts: 589,636 Last Post: Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS	65,815	589,636	Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS by Scott Danforth Today, 06:48 PM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,567 Posts: 144,115 Last Post: How did they do it before 4X4's.	12,567	144,115	How did they do it before 4X4's. by sphelps Today, 08:44 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: 16,928 Posts: 111,739 Last Post: prop for 4hp mercury	16,928	111,739	prop for 4hp mercury by matt167 Today, 07:42 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,113 Posts: 33,341 Last Post: Miami Boat Show	3,113	33,341	Miami Boat Show by Begester January 29th, 2020, 11:08 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: 4,520 Posts: 39,930 Last Post: Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed	4,520	39,930	Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed by tablerockboater February 14th, 2020, 03:01 PM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,090 Posts: 19,352 Last Post: Launch wheels for Mariner 4	2,090	19,352	Launch wheels for Mariner 4 by Sea Rider January 30th, 2020, 02:50 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: 4,059 Posts: 18,355 Last Post: New-to-Us Waverunner Questions	4,059	18,355	New-to-Us Waverunner Questions by JimS123 Today, 07:44 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: 38,247 Posts: 547,632 Last Post: 96 Bayliner 2050 - The Dirty Rotten Baystard	38,247	547,632	96 Bayliner 2050 - The Dirty Rotten Baystard by Mad Props Today, 06:50 PM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,361 Posts: 6,159 Last Post: Quicksilver control on mariner 40 hp magnum	1,361	6,159	Quicksilver control on mariner 40 hp magnum by Yegboats February 7th, 2020, 10:38 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,562 Posts: 137,603 Last Post: Mercruiser 3.0 starter click no start	23,562	137,603	Mercruiser 3.0 starter click no start by Fed Today, 06:56 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, 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: 23,003 Posts: 151,990 Last Post: Best motor for a 2016 Lund SSV-14	23,003	151,990	Best motor for a 2016 Lund SSV-14 by roscoe Today, 06:36 AM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,201 Posts: 977,603 Last Post:	159,201	977,603	by matt167 Today, 09:31 AM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,292 Posts: 425,978 Last Post: 1999 Mercury XR 6 Outboard	90,292	425,978	1999 Mercury XR 6 Outboard by mgoff Today, 06:53 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,525 Posts: 127,446 Last Post: Yam 225 v6 2 stroke exhaust drilling	30,525	127,446	Yam 225 v6 2 stroke exhaust drilling by robert graham Today, 07:11 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,531 Posts: 165,309 Last Post: 1994 Force 120 proper throttle/shift cable lubrication	28,531	165,309	1994 Force 120 proper throttle/shift cable lubrication by puffitu Today, 07:30 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,139 Posts: 49,307 Last Post: Stalls when shifting.	10,139	49,307	Stalls when shifting. by 7mm February 13th, 2020, 08:05 AM
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: 7,089 Posts: 35,704 Last Post: Sears 3.6 Model	7,089	35,704	Sears 3.6 Model by brim_buster February 10th, 2020, 04:29 PM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,841 Posts: 33,576 Last Post: Raw Water Pump	3,841	33,576	Raw Water Pump by Scott Danforth Today, 08:19 AM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 87,009 Posts: 679,422 Last Post: easy, rather less hard way to get upper gimbal swivel shaft out	87,009	679,422	easy, rather less hard way to get upper gimbal swivel shaft out by Bt Doctur Today, 07:40 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,552 Posts: 101,048 Last Post: Volvo 8.1 nightmare	15,552	101,048	Volvo 8.1 nightmare by Fun Times Today, 04:19 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,478 Posts: 69,628 Last Post: Omc 5.8 efi new engine noise	9,478	69,628	Omc 5.8 efi new engine noise by Galvez83 February 13th, 2020, 08:16 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: 472 Posts: 2,609 Last Post: Volvo Penta AQD40A/TMD40A rebuild cost	472	2,609	Volvo Penta AQD40A/TMD40A rebuild cost by Fishjustin87 Today, 10:33 AM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,969 Posts: 33,573 Last Post: Ned Rig	3,969	33,573	Ned Rig by DeepCMark58A February 8th, 2020, 09:54 PM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,381 Posts: 9,143 Last Post: Back to the Sunshine Skyway	1,381	9,143	Back to the Sunshine Skyway by DeepCMark58A February 7th, 2020, 06:38 AM
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: 925 Posts: 9,538 Last Post: Just got a warning!!	925	9,538	Just got a warning!! by GA_Boater Today, 03:41 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,245 Posts: 117,022 Last Post: So, what did you do today?	9,245	117,022	So, what did you do today? by Grub54891 Today, 07:05 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,885 Posts: 38,384 Last Post: Boat launch fails on you-tube	2,885	38,384	Boat launch fails on you-tube by Driftwood Jim February 10th, 2020, 08:32 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: 33,134 Posts: 539,711 Last Post: Nascar 2020 - Daytona Speed Weeks	33,134	539,711	Nascar 2020 - Daytona Speed Weeks by WIMUSKY Today, 07:34 PM
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