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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: 65,919 Posts: 590,778 Last Post: raise new fuel tank up from bottom?	65,919	590,778	raise new fuel tank up from bottom? by dingbat Today, 06:35 AM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,586 Posts: 144,387 Last Post: Turnsignals not working	12,586	144,387	Turnsignals not working by Bondo Today, 06:14 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: 16,950 Posts: 112,046 Last Post: How can you tell if a prop has had work done?	16,950	112,046	How can you tell if a prop has had work done? by Texasmark Today, 06:23 AM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,117 Posts: 33,367 Last Post: Anybody boat in the chicago/northwest indiana region?	3,117	33,367	Anybody boat in the chicago/northwest indiana region? by Merc_man77 April 3rd, 2020, 12:46 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: 4,544 Posts: 40,112 Last Post: 2000 Priemer 20' Pontoon corner	4,544	40,112	2000 Priemer 20' Pontoon corner by ahicks Today, 06:37 AM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,093 Posts: 19,380 Last Post: Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips	2,093	19,380	Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips by smeags86 March 23rd, 2020, 12:36 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: 4,061 Posts: 18,390 Last Post: 2001 Yamaha waverunner GP800R - Mikuni carb question	4,061	18,390	2001 Yamaha waverunner GP800R - Mikuni carb question by Mikey N.C. March 6th, 2020, 03:44 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, 10:26 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, 08:48 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: 91 Posts: 814 Last Post: Nighttime Boating and Speed (continued with new thread)	91	814	Nighttime Boating and Speed (continued with new thread) by Prophammer April 2nd, 2020, 07:22 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,328 Posts: 549,002 Last Post: 1963 Boston wailer 13 footer	38,328	549,002	1963 Boston wailer 13 footer by sphelps Today, 06:22 AM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,379 Posts: 6,255 Last Post: Troubleshoot stiff power steering	1,379	6,255	Troubleshoot stiff power steering by AllDodge April 5th, 2020, 03:03 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,608 Posts: 137,818 Last Post: Running the Transducer cable on an I/O boat	23,608	137,818	Running the Transducer cable on an I/O boat by AllDodge Today, 06:09 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: 23,012 Posts: 152,179 Last Post: De-winterize questions 2020 Tracker Pro160 w/40hp Merc.	23,012	152,179	De-winterize questions 2020 Tracker Pro160 w/40hp Merc. by Sea Rider April 2nd, 2020, 08:49 AM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,402 Posts: 979,930 Last Post: 1972 Johnson 9.5 bogging down while in gear	159,402	979,930	1972 Johnson 9.5 bogging down while in gear by Crosbyman Today, 06:35 AM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,442 Posts: 427,065 Last Post: 2003 Mercury misfires at 2000RPM	90,442	427,065	2003 Mercury misfires at 2000RPM by Faztbullet Today, 06:15 AM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,559 Posts: 127,657 Last Post: Bent Crankshaft? 2008 25MSH	30,559	127,657	Bent Crankshaft? 2008 25MSH by raczekp1 Today, 04:24 AM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,562 Posts: 165,553 Last Post: Force 125 hp Gear case	28,562	165,553	Force 125 hp Gear case by fishbait2 Yesterday, 02:16 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,156 Posts: 49,427 Last Post: Tohatsu 6HP, hot exhaust	10,156	49,427	Tohatsu 6HP, hot exhaust by Sea Rider Yesterday, 05:00 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: 7,093 Posts: 35,722 Last Post: Game fisher 7.5hp fuel question	7,093	35,722	Game fisher 7.5hp fuel question by alloffroad April 5th, 2020, 06:14 PM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,847 Posts: 33,697 Last Post: Accurate Digital Tachometer	3,847	33,697	Accurate Digital Tachometer by Bondo April 4th, 2020, 10:44 AM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 87,141 Posts: 681,148 Last Post: Mercruiser 3.0 est ignition not firing ???	87,141	681,148	Mercruiser 3.0 est ignition not firing ??? by Brandon15 Today, 06:40 AM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,588 Posts: 101,453 Last Post: Volvo Penta AQ125B Water Pump Weep Hole Leak	15,588	101,453	Volvo Penta AQ125B Water Pump Weep Hole Leak by dypcdiver Today, 06:16 AM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,491 Posts: 69,740 Last Post: Looking for bare engine block with pistons	9,491	69,740	Looking for bare engine block with pistons by Lou C April 4th, 2020, 08:07 AM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,220 Posts: 7,222 Last Post: Fuel dripping from primary’s holly carb	1,220	7,222	Fuel dripping from primary’s holly carb by AllDodge Yesterday, 03:56 PM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 473 Posts: 2,627 Last Post: Single Diesel vs Twin Gas Inboards	473	2,627	Single Diesel vs Twin Gas Inboards by QBhoy March 24th, 2020, 09:14 PM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,969 Posts: 33,579 Last Post: trolling plate	3,969	33,579	trolling plate by norman566 March 6th, 2020, 08:56 AM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,383 Posts: 9,179 Last Post: Boca ceiga bay fishing	1,383	9,179	Boca ceiga bay fishing by DeepCMark58A March 19th, 2020, 05:15 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: 941 Posts: 9,636 Last Post: posting in Dockside Chat isnt working	941	9,636	posting in Dockside Chat isnt working by southkogs Yesterday, 01:47 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,253 Posts: 117,148 Last Post: Model Airplanes	9,253	117,148	Model Airplanes by sam am I April 2nd, 2020, 10:32 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,887 Posts: 38,389 Last Post: Drifting Boat.-	2,887	38,389	Drifting Boat.- by cptbill March 24th, 2020, 11:54 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: 33,176 Posts: 541,120 Last Post: Just 3 Words	33,176	541,120	Just 3 Words by redneck joe Today, 06:07 AM
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