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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: 66,478 Posts: 595,080 Last Post: Wake "spray": can I fix it?	66,478	595,080	Wake "spray": can I fix it? by JimS123 Today, 06:37 PM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,715 Posts: 145,437 Last Post: Fulton XLT 10.0 Inquiry	12,715	145,437	Fulton XLT 10.0 Inquiry by dingbat Today, 08:22 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: 17,157 Posts: 113,708 Last Post: Back to dual prop	17,157	113,708	Back to dual prop by alldodge Today, 02:38 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,124 Posts: 33,402 Last Post: Goodyear lake, Otsego County Ny,	3,124	33,402	Goodyear lake, Otsego County Ny, by matt167 Today, 04:16 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: 735 Posts: 4,358 Last Post: Help with Tightening the forestay	735	4,358	Help with Tightening the forestay by southkogs August 4th, 2020, 12:19 PM
Pontoons Sponsored by TurboSwing Topics: 4,594 Posts: 40,432 Last Post: looking for some advice	4,594	40,432	looking for some advice by HotTommy Today, 02:39 PM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,128 Posts: 19,554 Last Post: Flexible mounting on tube for GPS/GoPro/lights etc	2,128	19,554	Flexible mounting on tube for GPS/GoPro/lights etc by MaxiSailing Today, 02:59 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: 4,081 Posts: 18,464 Last Post: 98 sea Doo GTI no idle	4,081	18,464	98 sea Doo GTI no idle by bking507 August 9th, 2020, 04:37 PM
Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards Sponsored by Airhead & Sportsstuff Topics: 38 Posts: 219 Last Post: Storing Towables	38	219	Storing Towables by CincyGus Yesterday, 06:51 PM
Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating Sponsored by Monster Tower Topics: 987 Posts: 8,055 Last Post: Adding backer at wakeboard tower anchor points.	987	8,055	Adding backer at wakeboard tower anchor points. by skuhleman August 5th, 2020, 01:23 PM
Water Skiing Topics: 690 Posts: 6,992 Last Post: Master Craft Boats	690	6,992	Master Craft Boats by Timr71 July 24th, 2020, 10:59 AM
Boating Safety Safety - Tips for staying safe on the water. Topics: 93 Posts: 840 Last Post: Full Power with Seats Next to Engine	93	840	Full Power with Seats Next to Engine by Scott Danforth July 27th, 2020, 04:23 AM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,718 Posts: 553,828 Last Post: Best 90s cabin cruiser to restore?	38,718	553,828	Best 90s cabin cruiser to restore? by Ned L Today, 07:28 PM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,522 Posts: 6,893 Last Post: Trim gage intermittent	1,522	6,893	Trim gage intermittent by Chris1956 Today, 06:45 AM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,928 Posts: 139,493 Last Post: DVA adapter	23,928	139,493	DVA adapter by sam am I Today, 08:23 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: 23,058 Posts: 152,504 Last Post: Evinrude 9.9	23,058	152,504	Evinrude 9.9 by flyingscott Today, 08:38 AM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 160,650 Posts: 988,877 Last Post: 1958 Johnson seahorse 35 lacking power	160,650	988,877	1958 Johnson seahorse 35 lacking power by 1958woodboat Today, 08:08 PM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 91,245 Posts: 431,262 Last Post: mercury Thunderbolt 85 hp (1976 approx) Seized engine.	91,245	431,262	mercury Thunderbolt 85 hp (1976 approx) Seized engine. by racerone Today, 08:11 PM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,777 Posts: 128,429 Last Post: yamaha 50TLR can't get past 4200RPM	30,777	128,429	yamaha 50TLR can't get past 4200RPM by srantheman Today, 12:16 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,829 Posts: 167,619 Last Post: If I wanted to sell my '98 Force 90HP -- what is the market like out there?	28,829	167,619	If I wanted to sell my '98 Force 90HP -- what is the market like out there? by roscoe Today, 07:33 PM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,285 Posts: 50,330 Last Post: Tohatsu 40hp not revving up	10,285	50,330	Tohatsu 40hp not revving up by Sea Rider Today, 07:35 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, 03:06 PM
Other Outboard Brands Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 7,139 Posts: 35,955 Last Post: 1956 Scott Atwater questions....	7,139	35,955	1956 Scott Atwater questions.... by ScoobaSteve Today, 07:27 PM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,873 Posts: 33,919 Last Post: Have too re paint out drives	3,873	33,919	Have too re paint out drives by Lou C Today, 03:32 PM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 88,490 Posts: 693,319 Last Post: New 5.7 vortec sucking air at caburetor, replaced everything and still not fixed!	88,490	693,319	New 5.7 vortec sucking air at caburetor, replaced everything and still not fixed! by Bt Doctur Today, 08:14 PM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 16,070 Posts: 104,748 Last Post: Need Help on 5.8fsi Couple of Issues	16,070	104,748	Need Help on 5.8fsi Couple of Issues by Briha1978 Today, 07:56 PM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,711 Posts: 71,338 Last Post: Did I find problem	9,711	71,338	Did I find problem by shimano Today, 06:26 PM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,249 Posts: 7,398 Last Post: Cracked exhaust manifold - Yamaha 4.3L v6	1,249	7,398	Cracked exhaust manifold - Yamaha 4.3L v6 by Antax Today, 03:36 PM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 477 Posts: 2,648 Last Post: Single Diesel vs Twin Gas Inboards	477	2,648	Single Diesel vs Twin Gas Inboards by jbcurt00 July 28th, 2020, 05:51 PM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,973 Posts: 33,650 Last Post: Nobody fishing?	3,973	33,650	Nobody fishing? by MRS August 9th, 2020, 03:27 PM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,384 Posts: 9,184 Last Post: 19 foot deep v manager boat can it handle fishing the icean	1,384	9,184	19 foot deep v manager boat can it handle fishing the icean by KJM July 5th, 2020, 05:13 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: 976 Posts: 9,957 Last Post: not working right	976	9,957	not working right by redneck joe August 2nd, 2020, 04:29 AM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,280 Posts: 117,448 Last Post: Scooters anyone ?	9,280	117,448	Scooters anyone ? by Grub54891 Yesterday, 06:57 PM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,895 Posts: 38,448 Last Post: what could go wrong?	2,895	38,448	what could go wrong? by bassman284 August 2nd, 2020, 03:26 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: 33,264 Posts: 543,686 Last Post: River Hazards	33,264	543,686	River Hazards by harringtondav Today, 07:50 PM
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