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- Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Discussion of boats, general boating questions and anything else directly related to a boat or an engine
- Do I need 4x4 to launch boat? - iboats Boating Forums
Re: Do I need 4x4 to lauanch boat? Re: Do I need 4x4 to lauanch boat? If you get a locking rear end and are careful a 2wd will handle "most" ramp situations I have seen some 2wd owners carry a set of traction mats just in case It really depends on the ramp, how deep you need to launch and the surface conditions I know of some ramps that a 2wd is fine and some where a 4wd is required I have
- Lets Talk Boat Prices - 2025 | River Daves Place
Like the title says, let's talk about boat prices A couple comments in the Hallett 255 thread said, "Covid prices are coming down finally" and "2020 - 2024 is over" Are the prices really coming down?? And of course 2020 - 2024 is over, it is 2025 😉😉 But seriously though, I don't see any
- Boat weight to HP ratio - iboats Boating Forums
Re: Boat weight to HP ratio ? the Coast Guard guidelines is the best way to go That being said, another way to get the ESTIMATED MINIMUM HP required to plane a boat This is assuming your weight is accurate, and you are dealing with a flat-bottomed boat in still water It is very simple Take your boat weight and divide by 50 So, a 1000 lb boat (boat, motor, gear, passengers), flat bottom or
- Sears Jon Boat Info Needed - iboats Boating Forums
Hi all! Definite newbie here trying to find some info from all of you seasoned pros! My grandfather passed and I inherited an old Sears jon boat with the following details: •Aluminum hull •12' length •42 25" transom •No HIN (pre-1974?) •Model #012803 (port bow) •2 seater •No other info I need
- Where is the ground on a boat? - iboats Boating Forums
Re: Where is the ground on a boat? Is it an external circuit or a bad battery Repeat the process (were using the boat and when you put it up it discharged the batt) and prior to storage, remove one of the battery terminals Will answer the question If the battery holds with wires disconnected it is leakage in an external ckt
- How is the length of a boat determined? - iboats Boating Forums
Re: How is the length of a boat determined? Boats are measured differently now than in the past There might be a lot of measurements taken from a boat I have always HATED when a boat is called a certain length, and it includes the platform and pulpit Even if they are intergral, I feel it gives a false impression of the boats size My boats called a 297 or 29'er My boats length is 28'8
- Are there any boat salvage yards in Minnesota?
I am looking for a good used pontoon transom pod so I am wondering if there are any boat bone yards around?
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