Boating Forum

Dear Community Members,

Over the last two years, there have been updates to the environment that have introduced challenges in usability, performance, and security. Efforts to improve the technology, user interface and site performance have revealed weaknesses in the platform and outdated software our site uses. This has made it increasingly difficult and frustrating to support and upgrade to more modern reliable standards that users deserve. This is not the experience we want for the members of this community.

Members want a fast site that performs well across all devices, to be able to find relevant and interesting content, and easily share through text, images, video, and messaging on a secure platform. Our goal is to provide this user experience to all members. We will be updating to a new platform to better meet the needs of this community and allow us to provide support more efficiently. Our focus is to create a sustainable platform that performs well and loads faster on all devices while offering seamless ways to search and connect. Technology is constantly innovating - by creating an environment that we control we can maintain the site with more frequent improvements and maintenance updates.

Although change can be difficult, we are here to support you through the process. We make every effort to review existing settings and make the changes needed so the migration goes smoothly. If you notice something doesn’t seem correct once the site goes live, don’t panic! We’ll have a dedicated person monitoring as the site goes live to answer any questions and provide support through this change. What’s next?

When will this be happening? The plan is to put our current forums into maintenance mode (off line) at around 9am MST on 9/30/2020! The whole transition should take 24-36 hours. We recognize the user experience is slow and there are bugs from the outdated software. The sooner we can change that the better we can make the experience for you. You’ll start to see activity related to cleanup in preparation for migration very shortly. We will post an announcement to the community prior to starting the actual data migration.

We appreciate each member’s contribution to this community and look forward to an improved experience for you all.

- Management

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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: 66,619 Posts: 596,332 Last Post: Top Speed Of Our Boat?	66,619	596,332	Top Speed Of Our Boat? by LuvBoating Today, 02:03 PM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,744 Posts: 145,736 Last Post: New front roller	12,744	145,736	New front roller by ahicks Today, 07:18 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: 17,214 Posts: 114,134 Last Post: Need prop advice for 93 Rinker Captiva 209 4.3 LX alpha gen II for high altitude	17,214	114,134	Need prop advice for 93 Rinker Captiva 209 4.3 LX alpha gen II for high altitude by mcmarcia Today, 09:33 AM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,126 Posts: 33,412 Last Post: Binoculars On The Water	3,126	33,412	Binoculars On The Water by Sprig September 26th, 2020, 09:34 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: 737 Posts: 4,365 Last Post: I just got an ensenada 20!!😁Anyone know anything about these?	737	4,365	I just got an ensenada 20!!😁Anyone know anything about these? by tpenfield September 27th, 2020, 03:14 PM
Pontoons Sponsored by TurboSwing Topics: 4,608 Posts: 40,532 Last Post: Owners Manual	4,608	40,532	Owners Manual by tpenfield Today, 01:23 PM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,136 Posts: 19,609 Last Post: Sensitive tiller steering	2,136	19,609	Sensitive tiller steering by Sea Rider Today, 09:37 AM
PWC (Jetskis, Waverunners, etc.) Share experiences on your personal water craft, or find an answer to help fix an issue you are having. Topics: 4,085 Posts: 18,484 Last Post: 1996 Yamaha Waveraider Stumbles at 1/4 Throttle	4,085	18,484	1996 Yamaha Waveraider Stumbles at 1/4 Throttle by johnkom September 22nd, 2020, 04:15 PM
Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards Sponsored by Airhead & Sportsstuff Topics: 39 Posts: 221 Last Post: Subwing	39	221	Subwing by GA_Boater August 31st, 2020, 08:40 PM
Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating Sponsored by Monster Tower Topics: 988 Posts: 8,061 Last Post: Calabria Owner Needs Help	988	8,061	Calabria Owner Needs Help by rallyart Today, 02:11 AM
Water Skiing Topics: 691 Posts: 7,002 Last Post: New 205ss crownline-is 200 HP enough?	691	7,002	New 205ss crownline-is 200 HP enough? by Lou C September 6th, 2020, 07:45 PM
Boating Safety Safety - Tips for staying safe on the water. Topics: 94 Posts: 854 Last Post: I could have drowned today...	94	854	I could have drowned today... by Lou C Yesterday, 01:24 AM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,823 Posts: 555,649 Last Post: 1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer	38,823	555,649	1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer by kcassells Today, 02:00 PM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,542 Posts: 7,022 Last Post: Force 85 HP tilt and trim upgrade	1,542	7,022	Force 85 HP tilt and trim upgrade by Raceyalater September 26th, 2020, 09:32 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 24,002 Posts: 139,926 Last Post: Fuel gauge wiring question	24,002	139,926	Fuel gauge wiring question by Chris1956 Today, 11:15 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: 23,074 Posts: 152,612 Last Post: What size kicker motor would you recommend? And what type?	23,074	152,612	What size kicker motor would you recommend? And what type? by Sea Rider Today, 09:49 AM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 160,977 Posts: 991,595 Last Post: 1962 Starflite IV 75hp V4S-14 gear head assembly	160,977	991,595	1962 Starflite IV 75hp V4S-14 gear head assembly by Adalrik Today, 01:39 PM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 91,470 Posts: 432,497 Last Post: 1981 Mercury 25hp No Top end power	91,470	432,497	1981 Mercury 25hp No Top end power by Kawaiikeno Today, 10:22 AM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,847 Posts: 128,653 Last Post: 2002 Yamaha 70 2stroke bottom plug rusty	30,847	128,653	2002 Yamaha 70 2stroke bottom plug rusty by kevin11mic Today, 10:50 AM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,906 Posts: 168,357 Last Post: T&T leakdown tests	28,906	168,357	T&T leakdown tests by topgun3690 Today, 12:37 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,326 Posts: 50,622 Last Post: Tohatsu engine oil	10,326	50,622	Tohatsu engine oil by tpenfield Today, 01:29 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: 21 Posts: 160 Last Post: Lehr outboard motors?	21	160	Lehr outboard motors? by GA_Boater August 12th, 2020, 03:48 PM
Other Outboard Brands Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 7,146 Posts: 35,985 Last Post: Suzuki DT55 Lower Unit compatibility	7,146	35,985	Suzuki DT55 Lower Unit compatibility by ct1762@gmail.com September 25th, 2020, 03:35 PM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,884 Posts: 33,997 Last Post: Winterizing fuel/oil mix for MPI's	3,884	33,997	Winterizing fuel/oil mix for MPI's by Cortes100 Today, 12:32 PM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 88,869 Posts: 696,852 Last Post: 5.0L MPI Idle Air Control Valve OEM vs Aftermarket	88,869	696,852	5.0L MPI Idle Air Control Valve OEM vs Aftermarket by Scott Danforth Today, 01:06 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 16,192 Posts: 105,680 Last Post: 5.0 GXI intermittent severe misfire	16,192	105,680	5.0 GXI intermittent severe misfire by alldodge Today, 01:57 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,765 Posts: 71,835 Last Post: 1989 5.7 OMC engine turns but won’t fire	9,765	71,835	1989 5.7 OMC engine turns but won’t fire by kenny nunez Today, 12:23 PM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,253 Posts: 7,421 Last Post: Yamaha stern drive raw water pump making noise	1,253	7,421	Yamaha stern drive raw water pump making noise by QBhoy September 26th, 2020, 07:23 PM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 480 Posts: 2,654 Last Post: Volvo Sail drive bolt patterns	480	2,654	Volvo Sail drive bolt patterns by angelamorris Yesterday, 09:34 AM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,973 Posts: 33,666 Last Post: mooching/downrigging reels	3,973	33,666	mooching/downrigging reels by dingbat September 12th, 2020, 08:34 PM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,387 Posts: 9,207 Last Post: South Florida Offshore Rod Reel	1,387	9,207	South Florida Offshore Rod Reel by cbw5007 September 21st, 2020, 01:30 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: 980 Posts: 10,001 Last Post: Pending Forum Software Upgrade	980	10,001	Pending Forum Software Upgrade by tpenfield Today, 07:54 AM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,296 Posts: 117,649 Last Post: portable subwoofer + speaker setup?	9,296	117,649	portable subwoofer + speaker setup? by Scott Danforth Today, 01:21 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,897 Posts: 38,474 Last Post: The day two old boating pals realize they've become two old drifty/dozy boating pals	2,897	38,474	The day two old boating pals realize they've become two old drifty/dozy boating pals by MRS September 22nd, 2020, 08:14 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: 33,303 Posts: 545,029 Last Post: anyone got the over/under?	33,303	545,029	anyone got the over/under? by GA_Boater Today, 01:42 PM
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