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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: 65,817 Posts: 589,653 Last Post: Which Fish Finder to buy next ?	65,817	589,653	Which Fish Finder to buy next ? by roscoe Today, 12:57 AM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,567 Posts: 144,130 Last Post: How did they do it before 4X4's.	12,567	144,130	How did they do it before 4X4's. by Old Ironmaker Yesterday, 10:02 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: 16,928 Posts: 111,744 Last Post: How Important is the Gearbox Ratio?	16,928	111,744	How Important is the Gearbox Ratio? by QBhoy Yesterday, 12:57 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: 18,360 Last Post: New-to-Us Waverunner Questions	4,059	18,360	New-to-Us Waverunner Questions by JimS123 Yesterday, 02:18 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: 38,248 Posts: 547,660 Last Post: 1990 Sea Ray 190 BR Floor Repair	38,248	547,660	1990 Sea Ray 190 BR Floor Repair by SeaRaySalmon Yesterday, 11:02 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: 137,605 Last Post: Oil pressure gauge shows no oil pressure	23,562	137,605	Oil pressure gauge shows no oil pressure by Silvertip Yesterday, 08:08 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: 151,992 Last Post: Best motor for a 2016 Lund SSV-14	23,003	151,992	Best motor for a 2016 Lund SSV-14 by Sea Rider Yesterday, 03:07 PM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,205 Posts: 977,664 Last Post: Lunge and hesitation at 3000 rpm	159,205	977,664	Lunge and hesitation at 3000 rpm by oldboat1 Today, 12:48 AM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,294 Posts: 425,990 Last Post: 1996 Mercury 200 EFI Intermit getting on plane	90,294	425,990	1996 Mercury 200 EFI Intermit getting on plane by Ron454 Yesterday, 08:30 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,526 Posts: 127,457 Last Post: 40 Hp 4 stroke DOHC suzuki	30,526	127,457	40 Hp 4 stroke DOHC suzuki by GA_Boater Yesterday, 08:20 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,533 Posts: 165,316 Last Post: '88 Force 85hp Tilt/trim oil drain and replace procedure?	28,533	165,316	'88 Force 85hp Tilt/trim oil drain and replace procedure? by DunbarLtd Yesterday, 07:01 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: 33,578 Last Post: Running in?	3,841	33,578	Running in? by muc Yesterday, 10:20 PM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 87,010 Posts: 679,444 Last Post: Help with frozen Y pipe bolt	87,010	679,444	Help with frozen Y pipe bolt by GA_Boater Yesterday, 10:05 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,553 Posts: 101,062 Last Post: 2013-14 4.3 Water in #4 only	15,553	101,062	2013-14 4.3 Water in #4 only by muc Yesterday, 09:51 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: 2,611 Last Post: Volvo Penta AQD40A/TMD40A rebuild cost	472	2,611	Volvo Penta AQD40A/TMD40A rebuild cost by Fishjustin87 Yesterday, 09:20 PM
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: 9,148 Last Post: Back to the Sunshine Skyway	1,381	9,148	Back to the Sunshine Skyway by dingbat Yesterday, 09:16 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: 925 Posts: 9,539 Last Post: Just got a warning!!	925	9,539	Just got a warning!! by WIMUSKY Yesterday, 04:47 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,245 Posts: 117,027 Last Post: Death of cable TV - Update	9,245	117,027	Death of cable TV - Update by MTboatguy February 16th, 2020, 10:38 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: 33,136 Posts: 539,795 Last Post: I pushed the wrong key on this thing, need help please.	33,136	539,795	I pushed the wrong key on this thing, need help please. by harringtondav Yesterday, 09:17 PM
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