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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, 09:37 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: 65,512 Posts: 586,465 Last Post: Optima Batteries not charging fully	65,512	586,465	Optima Batteries not charging fully by Scott Danforth Today, 03:09 PM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,512 Posts: 143,334 Last Post: Technology comes through . . .	12,512	143,334	Technology comes through . . . by MTboatguy Today, 02:06 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: 16,846 Posts: 110,519 Last Post: What effect does motor height have on attitude (bow lift, porpoising, etc)?	16,846	110,519	What effect does motor height have on attitude (bow lift, porpoising, etc)? by Texasmark Today, 05:46 AM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,132 Posts: 33,336 Last Post: Anybody boat in the chicago/northwest indiana region?	3,132	33,336	Anybody boat in the chicago/northwest indiana region? by TheRuckus Today, 09:26 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, 04:50 PM
Sailing Find out popular sailing destinations, tips and tricks and all things related to sail boats. Topics: 732 Posts: 4,340 Last Post: Butterfly: sail uncleats	732	4,340	Butterfly: sail uncleats by Martinter August 13th, 2019, 09:46 AM
Pontoons Sponsored by TurboSwing Topics: 4,484 Posts: 39,611 Last Post: Upgrading sound system	4,484	39,611	Upgrading sound system by Toyelectroman August 16th, 2019, 12:51 PM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,081 Posts: 19,287 Last Post: Need advice on cost and what to get	2,081	19,287	Need advice on cost and what to get by Sprig Today, 07:39 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: 4,043 Posts: 18,273 Last Post: 1991 Yamaha Waverunner 500	4,043	18,273	1991 Yamaha Waverunner 500 by 1968C Yesterday, 12:09 AM
Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards Sponsored by Airhead & Sportsstuff Topics: 36 Posts: 196 Last Post: Paddle Board Recommendations (SUP)	36	196	Paddle Board Recommendations (SUP) by AllDodge August 15th, 2019, 11:31 AM
Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating Sponsored by Monster Tower Topics: 980 Posts: 8,034 Last Post: Wakeboard Tower	980	8,034	Wakeboard Tower by Scott Danforth August 16th, 2019, 03:48 AM
Water Skiing Topics: 683 Posts: 6,955 Last Post: Will My Boat work?	683	6,955	Will My Boat work? by flyingscott July 5th, 2019, 12:46 PM
Boating Safety Safety - Tips for staying safe on the water. Topics: 86 Posts: 753 Last Post: 150hp on a 140hp max boat	86	753	150hp on a 140hp max boat by jimmbo Yesterday, 08:35 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,015 Posts: 543,101 Last Post: 96 Bayliner 2050 - The Dirty Rotten Baystard	38,015	543,101	96 Bayliner 2050 - The Dirty Rotten Baystard by Capriupgrade Today, 09:47 PM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,317 Posts: 5,951 Last Post: Confirming steering cable length	1,317	5,951	Confirming steering cable length by mfelthousen Today, 06:53 AM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,456 Posts: 136,900 Last Post: Flo Scan Sensor	23,456	136,900	Flo Scan Sensor by TheAbyss Today, 07:22 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, 06:41 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, 09:25 AM
Non-Repair Outboard Discussions Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Topics: 23,583 Posts: 152,197 Last Post: Which 4 stroke ?????	23,583	152,197	Which 4 stroke ????? by flyingscott Today, 08:26 PM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 158,695 Posts: 972,487 Last Post: Johnson Fast Strike ?	158,695	972,487	Johnson Fast Strike ? by Will100 Today, 08:05 PM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 89,963 Posts: 423,536 Last Post: Not getting spark	89,963	423,536	Not getting spark by flyingscott Today, 11:12 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,401 Posts: 126,865 Last Post: Suzuki DT 65 Oil Filter	30,401	126,865	Suzuki DT 65 Oil Filter by Trackbolt Yesterday, 04:12 AM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,421 Posts: 163,654 Last Post: How do you do a leak-down test?	28,421	163,654	How do you do a leak-down test? by flyingscott Today, 08:51 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,065 Posts: 48,795 Last Post: 1996 Tohatsu M40C carb replacement	10,065	48,795	1996 Tohatsu M40C carb replacement by mudchuck Today, 05:45 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, 02:06 PM
Other Outboard Brands Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 7,065 Posts: 35,572 Last Post: Sea King Service Manual I have	7,065	35,572	Sea King Service Manual I have by brian1fuchs Today, 10:21 AM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,820 Posts: 33,384 Last Post: Merc or Volvo V6	3,820	33,384	Merc or Volvo V6 by Tafflad Yesterday, 11:36 AM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 86,506 Posts: 673,960 Last Post: Impeller failure.	86,506	673,960	Impeller failure. by Rick Stephens Today, 08:40 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,386 Posts: 99,507 Last Post: Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi Belt jumps tooth on water pump pulley	15,386	99,507	Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi Belt jumps tooth on water pump pulley by muc Today, 07:11 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,401 Posts: 68,860 Last Post: OMC 2.3 Cobra won't start	9,401	68,860	OMC 2.3 Cobra won't start by Lou C Today, 11:13 PM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,214 Posts: 7,189 Last Post: Help identifying my drive unit	1,214	7,189	Help identifying my drive unit by Bt Doctur August 16th, 2019, 09:40 AM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 468 Posts: 2,581 Last Post: Trim Sensor issue Volvo D3 220A-G - DPS-B	468	2,581	Trim Sensor issue Volvo D3 220A-G - DPS-B by SMadd August 12th, 2019, 07:47 AM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,961 Posts: 33,507 Last Post: Bass opened Sat 12 AM here in Ontario	3,961	33,507	Bass opened Sat 12 AM here in Ontario by Old Ironmaker July 19th, 2019, 11:11 AM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,380 Posts: 9,128 Last Post: Sunshine Skyway	1,380	9,128	Sunshine Skyway by Scott Danforth August 11th, 2019, 05:39 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: 900 Posts: 9,270 Last Post: Change/Delete Avatar Pic?	900	9,270	Change/Delete Avatar Pic? by TwoBallScrewBall August 13th, 2019, 08:26 AM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,211 Posts: 116,488 Last Post: Any Westerbreke techs on iBoats?????	9,211	116,488	Any Westerbreke techs on iBoats????? by Faztbullet Today, 07:42 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,882 Posts: 38,363 Last Post: Boater goes nuts on Lake St Clair	2,882	38,363	Boater goes nuts on Lake St Clair by garbageguy August 15th, 2019, 10:29 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: 33,004 Posts: 536,411 Last Post: 2019 Nascar - Bristol Bull Ring - Race #24	33,004	536,411	2019 Nascar - Bristol Bull Ring - Race #24 by Old Ironmaker Today, 09:09 PM
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