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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: 65,764 Posts: 589,107 Last Post: Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS	65,764	589,107	Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS by tpenfield Today, 05:03 AM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,561 Posts: 143,973 Last Post: Thinking of buy a newish truck	12,561	143,973	Thinking of buy a newish truck by Lowlysubaruguy Today, 12:48 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: 16,917 Posts: 111,570 Last Post: Kicker height on outboard jet	16,917	111,570	Kicker height on outboard jet by QBhoy Yesterday, 03:46 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,111 Posts: 33,323 Last Post: Cape San Blas Florida TH Stone State Park before Hurricane Michael	3,111	33,323	Cape San Blas Florida TH Stone State Park before Hurricane Michael by Prophammer January 7th, 2020, 05:48 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, 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: 4,514 Posts: 39,875 Last Post: Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed	4,514	39,875	Pontoon Tube Reconditioning Ideas Needed by tablerockboater January 15th, 2020, 10:42 AM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,089 Posts: 19,345 Last Post: Reccomended outboard weight for a 3.8m inflatable, thinking of moving to 4 stroke?	2,089	19,345	Reccomended outboard weight for a 3.8m inflatable, thinking of moving to 4 stroke? by Sea Rider January 15th, 2020, 06:24 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: 4,058 Posts: 18,343 Last Post: Start-up after long term storage	4,058	18,343	Start-up after long term storage by jetboater January 16th, 2020, 07:58 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: 786 Last Post: Youth life vest for 4 year old	90	786	Youth life vest for 4 year old by AllDodge Yesterday, 02:44 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,209 Posts: 546,857 Last Post: First rebuild - '89 Campion Allante 185 - Stringers, Deck, Transom	38,209	546,857	First rebuild - '89 Campion Allante 185 - Stringers, Deck, Transom by kcassells Yesterday, 10:49 PM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,360 Posts: 6,150 Last Post: SUPER STIFF Steering Cable - Can it be salvaged or, time for a new one?	1,360	6,150	SUPER STIFF Steering Cable - Can it be salvaged or, time for a new one? by Onegazza January 13th, 2020, 01:47 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,550 Posts: 137,523 Last Post: Oil pressure gauge shows no oil pressure	23,550	137,523	Oil pressure gauge shows no oil pressure by Silvertip January 15th, 2020, 08:36 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: 22,997 Posts: 151,921 Last Post: Why are Skeg guards so expensive?	22,997	151,921	Why are Skeg guards so expensive? by GA_Boater January 10th, 2020, 08:10 PM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,134 Posts: 976,839 Last Post: 1985 Evinrude 115 - E115TLCO; prop shaft removal	159,134	976,839	1985 Evinrude 115 - E115TLCO; prop shaft removal by racerone Yesterday, 11:04 PM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,264 Posts: 425,688 Last Post: 1962 Merc 450 restoration ..	90,264	425,688	1962 Merc 450 restoration .. by GA_Boater Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,503 Posts: 127,337 Last Post: Yamaha or Suzuki 30 HP ?	30,503	127,337	Yamaha or Suzuki 30 HP ? by flyingscott Yesterday, 09:17 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,527 Posts: 165,246 Last Post: Re wire/bypass--1989 Force 125hp;18'welcraft cc	28,527	165,246	Re wire/bypass--1989 Force 125hp;18'welcraft cc by puffitu January 15th, 2020, 05:36 AM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,130 Posts: 49,232 Last Post: Is there truely a difference between a Tohatsu and a Mercury 6hp? Then what?	10,130	49,232	Is there truely a difference between a Tohatsu and a Mercury 6hp? Then what? by pvanv Today, 05:28 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: 7,087 Posts: 35,687 Last Post: Hangkai 3.5hp,good enough?	7,087	35,687	Hangkai 3.5hp,good enough? by matt167 Today, 05:27 AM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,840 Posts: 33,567 Last Post: Mercruiser 350 into 383 engine build questions	3,840	33,567	Mercruiser 350 into 383 engine build questions by 105mich January 14th, 2020, 03:26 PM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 86,953 Posts: 678,838 Last Post: My 470 won't start.	86,953	678,838	My 470 won't start. by paulcierra26 Yesterday, 11:19 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,535 Posts: 100,797 Last Post: Battery / Ignition problem..	15,535	100,797	Battery / Ignition problem.. by Dougan760 Yesterday, 09:58 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,475 Posts: 69,596 Last Post: OMC loud Clunking	9,475	69,596	OMC loud Clunking by Scott06 January 8th, 2020, 11:22 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: 470 Posts: 2,591 Last Post: Volvo parts manual	470	2,591	Volvo parts manual by QBhoy November 28th, 2019, 07:42 PM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,968 Posts: 33,561 Last Post: Baitcasting to Spincasting	3,968	33,561	Baitcasting to Spincasting by Old Ironmaker January 14th, 2020, 08:17 AM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,380 Posts: 9,135 Last Post: Sunshine Skyway	1,380	9,135	Sunshine Skyway by Scott Danforth January 7th, 2020, 01:48 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: 923 Posts: 9,475 Last Post: Windows 7 Orphaned by Microsoft	923	9,475	Windows 7 Orphaned by Microsoft by harringtondav Yesterday, 01:26 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,234 Posts: 116,853 Last Post: Self Regulating AC Phase Controller for Heater	9,234	116,853	Self Regulating AC Phase Controller for Heater by sam am I January 15th, 2020, 05:55 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,884 Posts: 38,378 Last Post: Saw a launch failure today	2,884	38,378	Saw a launch failure today by Old Ironmaker December 15th, 2019, 02:42 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: 33,117 Posts: 539,264 Last Post: Northeast Spring countdown...	33,117	539,264	Northeast Spring countdown... by sphelps Yesterday, 07:15 PM
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