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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: 66,133 Posts: 592,522 Last Post: Hammock “top” or am I crazy?	66,133	592,522	Hammock “top” or am I crazy? by achris Today, 01:22 AM
Trailers and Towing Questions about boat trailer Lights, Winches, Jacks, Rollers & Guides. Share your tow vehicle and ask towing questions. Topics: 12,632 Posts: 144,797 Last Post: Swapping trailers advice or suggestions	12,632	144,797	Swapping trailers advice or suggestions by PlayD0h Today, 02:29 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: 17,021 Posts: 112,765 Last Post: 1981 Evenrude 25HP proper prop	17,021	112,765	1981 Evenrude 25HP proper prop by flywelder Yesterday, 11:44 PM
Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations Find boat rendezvous, activities and popular on the water destinations. Sponsored by Megaware KeelGuard Topics: 3,117 Posts: 33,371 Last Post: Anybody boat in the chicago/northwest indiana region?	3,117	33,371	Anybody boat in the chicago/northwest indiana region? by Merc_man77 May 17th, 2020, 07:18 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: 734 Posts: 4,354 Last Post: Butterfly: sail uncleats	734	4,354	Butterfly: sail uncleats by Mopie November 1st, 2019, 09:30 AM
Pontoons Sponsored by TurboSwing Topics: 4,556 Posts: 40,178 Last Post: 3rd toon or water glide??? Need help	4,556	40,178	3rd toon or water glide??? Need help by Chrisek1 Yesterday, 05:03 PM
Inflatables and RIBs Topics: 2,100 Posts: 19,412 Last Post: Know anything about RAIDER inflatables?	2,100	19,412	Know anything about RAIDER inflatables? by Sea Rider Yesterday, 12:08 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: 4,070 Posts: 18,433 Last Post: 1994 Yamaha wave raider	4,070	18,433	1994 Yamaha wave raider by dannyual767 May 22nd, 2020, 05:30 AM
Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards Sponsored by Airhead & Sportsstuff Topics: 37 Posts: 203 Last Post: Tow Rope Attachment Point	37	203	Tow Rope Attachment Point by alldodge May 8th, 2020, 05:02 PM
Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating Sponsored by Monster Tower Topics: 982 Posts: 8,047 Last Post: Advice on first wakeboard	982	8,047	Advice on first wakeboard by Liquid_force May 27th, 2020, 11:25 PM
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: 92 Posts: 824 Last Post: Nighttime Boating and Speed (continued with new thread)	92	824	Nighttime Boating and Speed (continued with new thread) by roscoe May 18th, 2020, 10:49 PM
Boat Repair and Restoration
Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair sponsored by Spectrum Color Topics: 38,488 Posts: 551,172 Last Post: Project Fuggly - No Longer Fuggly And Splashed!!!!!!	38,488	551,172	Project Fuggly - No Longer Fuggly And Splashed!!!!!! by sphelps Today, 01:47 AM
Steering and Controls Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 1,421 Posts: 6,483 Last Post: Unsafe Torque Steer Help Please	1,421	6,483	Unsafe Torque Steer Help Please by jimmbo Yesterday, 10:11 PM
Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors Topics: 23,728 Posts: 138,449 Last Post: Speedometer	23,728	138,449	Speedometer by achris Yesterday, 10:55 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, 10:25 AM
Non-Repair Outboard Discussions Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Topics: 23,033 Posts: 152,327 Last Post: No More Evinrude Outboards	23,033	152,327	No More Evinrude Outboards by jbcurt00 Yesterday, 10:37 PM
Johnson & Evinrude Outboards Topics: 159,869 Posts: 983,453 Last Post: Recoil spring lubrication Qs	159,869	983,453	Recoil spring lubrication Qs by F_R Today, 02:22 AM
Mercury & Mariner Outboards Sponsored by Uflex Topics: 90,699 Posts: 428,661 Last Post: 82 black max 150 help	90,699	428,661	82 black max 150 help by Dukedog Today, 01:55 AM
Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards Topics: 30,651 Posts: 127,990 Last Post: yamaha manual	30,651	127,990	yamaha manual by tblshur Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Force & Chrysler Outboards Topics: 28,639 Posts: 166,078 Last Post: 1976 chrysler 6hp worth buying?	28,639	166,078	1976 chrysler 6hp worth buying? by achris Today, 01:29 AM
Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards Topics: 10,198 Posts: 49,699 Last Post: Tohatsu 70hp Timing (model M70A)	10,198	49,699	Tohatsu 70hp Timing (model M70A) by pvanv Yesterday, 03:57 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: 7,106 Posts: 35,800 Last Post: Sears 3.6 Model	7,106	35,800	Sears 3.6 Model by brim_buster May 27th, 2020, 02:55 PM
Non-Repair I/O and Inboards Discussions not involving troubles or repair. Sponsored by Bel-Ray Topics: 3,859 Posts: 33,808 Last Post: ‘97 4.3 Vortec Thunderbolt V ignition coil	3,859	33,808	‘97 4.3 Vortec Thunderbolt V ignition coil by jkimball Yesterday, 09:10 PM
Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines Sponsored by Quicksilver Propellers Topics: 87,519 Posts: 684,723 Last Post: Merc 4.3L MPI Overheated on Driveway	87,519	684,723	Merc 4.3L MPI Overheated on Driveway by achris Today, 01:13 AM
Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives Topics: 15,754 Posts: 102,534 Last Post: Rusty Gimbal Bearing	15,754	102,534	Rusty Gimbal Bearing by Bkforce9 Today, 02:03 AM
OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Topics: 9,572 Posts: 70,399 Last Post: 1971 omc tufm-19ex 215hp sterndrive engine swap	9,572	70,399	1971 omc tufm-19ex 215hp sterndrive engine swap by Mandorob Yesterday, 09:37 PM
Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives Yamaha, Jet Drives, and other Topics: 1,229 Posts: 7,281 Last Post: Metal "clanking" noise in Yamaha sterndrive exhaust	1,229	7,281	Metal "clanking" noise in Yamaha sterndrive exhaust by ryno1234 Yesterday, 09:51 PM
Diesel Marine Engines Volvo Penta, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Etc. Topics: 475 Posts: 2,641 Last Post: 5.0 cobra H.O. conversion to a CUMMINS 4BT????? any suggestions?	475	2,641	5.0 cobra H.O. conversion to a CUMMINS 4BT????? any suggestions? by jj50cal Yesterday, 08:58 PM
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Topics: 3,970 Posts: 33,589 Last Post: Baitcasting to Spincasting	3,970	33,589	Baitcasting to Spincasting by jebby Yesterday, 05:47 AM
Saltwater Fishing Topics: 1,384 Posts: 9,182 Last Post: 19 foot deep v manager boat can it handle fishing the icean	1,384	9,182	19 foot deep v manager boat can it handle fishing the icean by cptbill May 11th, 2020, 12:56 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: 962 Posts: 9,829 Last Post: Can I make a request to the web master of this forum?	962	9,829	Can I make a request to the web master of this forum? by flywelder Yesterday, 11:35 PM
Non-Boating Technical Topics Topics: 9,265 Posts: 117,295 Last Post: So, what did you do today?	9,265	117,295	So, what did you do today? by jakedaawg Yesterday, 07:10 AM
Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing Topics: 2,889 Posts: 38,406 Last Post: Goodbye Engine	2,889	38,406	Goodbye Engine by Sprig May 19th, 2020, 04:23 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: 33,213 Posts: 542,119 Last Post: BRP discontinues Evinrude	33,213	542,119	BRP discontinues Evinrude by roscoe Yesterday, 11:21 PM
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