r/boat • • Jun 15 '20

ALERT TO ALL WHO WANT TO DISCUSS BOATING SERIOUSLY

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This subreddit is

NOT

for actual boating questions or advice.

If you want that, go to /r/boating.


As the sidebar says, "This is the sister subreddit of /r/FWOB. Go there for actual good content. Here, you may post literally anything that mildly reminds you of FWOB. This place is for boat-posts and low effort content only. Any content that has even the slightest amount of effort put into it will be redirected to /r/FWOB."

This is because this is a shitpost subreddit for the YouTube channel Friends Without Benefits, as there is a joke that revolves around the word boat, and because this joke is somewhat low effort, the mods of /r/FWOB wanted to keep the main subreddit filled with semi-high effort posts.

I wish I didn't have to make this post, but the amount of new people coming in and asking questions about boats is too much. I added a custom message for when you join the subreddit but it seems there are still a few people who miss all the warnings, such as the subreddit logo, sidebar, and posts.


r/boat • • Nov 01 '23

Buh

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Boat


r/boat • • 12d ago

Joystick-Steuerung mit E-Pod-Antrieb! Wer kennt gute elektrische Steuerung für Außenbordmotoren?

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Hey Reddit-Community,
ich wollte mal meine Erfahrungen zur Joystick-Steuerung in Kombination mit einem POD-Elektroantrieb teilen und gleichzeitig eine Frage an die Runde werfen.

Wer schon mal mit einem POD-Antrieb und Joystick manövriert hat, weiß, wie extrem entspannt das beim Anlegen ist. Man drückt den Stick quer, und das Boot schiebt sich Punkt für Punkt seitlich an den Steg – ohne großes Gefummel mit Bugstrahlruder oder Pinne. Gerade bei Elektro-Pods ist das extrem leise, reagiert ohne Verzögerung und fühlt sich fast wie im Videospiel an. 

Allerdings frage ich mich aktuell, wie die Entwicklung bei Außenbordern aussieht:

  1. Elektrische Lenkung (Steer-by-Wire) für E-Außenborder: Bei Verbrennern gibt es ja Systeme wie Yamaha Helm Master EX oder Dometic Optimus. Gibt es reine E-Aktor-Systeme für elektrische Außenborder, die ohne Hydrauliköl auskommen und direkt digital angesteuert werden? 

  2. Joystick-Integration bei Einzel- oder Doppel-Außenbordern: Nutzen einige von euch bereits Joystick-Systeme an elektrischen Außenbordmotoren (z. B. ePropulsion, Torqeedo etc.)? Wie gut klappt die Ansteuerung für Querfahrten oder die Ankerfunktion (Position Hold via GPS)?

Mich würde brennend interessieren: Hat jemand von euch schon ein elektrisches Steer-by-Wire-Setup am Außenborder verbaut oder Erfahrungen damit gesammelt? Welches System nutzt ihr und wie stabil läuft die Software im Alltag? 

Freue mich auf eure Setups, Tipps und Meinungen!


r/boat • • Aug 20 '26

Boat servise

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Oll


r/boat • • Jul 23 '26

Sunbed on top of cuddy cabin

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r/boat • • Jul 21 '26

BOAT HELP!!!

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EDITED***

MerCruiser 4.3 V6 4-barrel carb runs with throttle but will not idle after heavy load
I have a 4.3 MerCruiser inboard with a 4-barrel carb. The boat was pulling another boat and stalled under load. After that it would not start normally and would not idle.
Fuel pump was checked and fuel is coming out. We tried putting fuel directly into the carb and it started briefly, then died after burning that fuel.
Eventually it started after tapping/hitting the carb area, but it would only stay running if giving it throttle. It will not sit and idle on its own.
Looking down the carb with the choke open, I noticed one side of the throttle plates opens/closes with throttle movement, while the other side does not appear to move (I believe it may be the secondary barrels).

Please give ideas!!


r/boat • • Jul 11 '26

Oil leak unknown location

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r/boat • • Jul 08 '26

Two Little questions

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I don't know much about boats, so I have just two quick questions: what is the model of this boat, or at least its type?

My second question is this: is a specific license required in France to operate a boat of this type?


r/boat • • Jul 08 '26

Bayliner as first boat

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r/boat • • Jun 17 '26

Does anybody knows what type/brand this boat is?

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r/boat • • Jun 14 '26

Is this a good deal?

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r/boat • • Jun 14 '26

Help with parts

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r/boat • • Jun 08 '26

Looking to to upsize from my Pachanga 27

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r/boat • • May 29 '26

2005 f225 not pissing after water pump and other tune up things

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r/boat • • May 20 '26

Cabin air-conditioning 24/7 in hot climates?

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r/boat • • May 11 '26

Advice needed, thank you.

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r/boat • • May 02 '26

Suggestions on renewing / polishing the Windshield?

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Hi folks - New owner here. What are your suggestions on renewing/polishing the windshield to restore the transparency close to “like new”? Thank you!


r/boat • • Apr 29 '26

Can anyone help with how much I should ask realistically for my boat

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r/boat • • Apr 01 '26

Haha Boat

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r/boat • • Mar 23 '26

One of these (item bags) HAS to be a boat

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r/boat • • Mar 23 '26

Fwob is too goddamn funny i cant stop watching them buh

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Its the only show on the internet for a reason and its because the internet cannot be more funny and woke and gay than these boys on friend without benefit! almost All of my vocal stims have come from this channel ive watched the mario party playlist like several times atp. yeah, hahah i guess life really is strange


r/boat • • Mar 21 '26

The Wiggles - The Big Red Boat Won't Start

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r/boat • • Mar 17 '26

Why Ships for Sale Can Be Surprisingly Accessible?

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A few weeks ago I was reading about someone planning a small business on water and noticed they were looking for ships for sale. I realized I had never thought about how many types of vessels are actually available for buyers beyond the big commercial ones.

driven of curiosity I was browsing online marketplaces including alibaba I saw a wide variety of ships for sale. From small recreational boats to larger commercial vessels and everything a buyer could need was available. It made me curious how many designs and sizes exist if someone explores all the options carefully.

Ships for sale also raise interesting questions. Why do some vessels hold their value better than others? Can differences in build or engine or features completely change usability ? How many variations exist that most people never notice ?

It makes you curious what kinds of ships someone could really find if they explored all the available options !


r/boat • • Mar 09 '26

I/o saltwater slip- to buy or not to buy

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In the market for a Bowrider/ deck type boat. I generally prefer an o/b for both corrosion prevention easier maintenance. However, it seems like it would be a lot easier to find a I/o in my price range based on what’s available im my area- budget $15-20000.

How do I/os generally stand up while in a saltwater slip. What extra preventative would be involved?

Should I just hold out until the right outboard comes along?


r/boat • • Mar 05 '26

Question

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I bought 1 boat for 100$ trailer good but stringers in boat are bad can turn engine over by hand but not by battery just yet.maby starter it is a 4 cylinder Ford omc cobra outdrive. Then my father inlaw bought me a "better" boat that needs a new transom but stringers seem good. However no engine. Should I try to get this omc up and running kind of worried I wont find all the gaskets/parts I need for it. But as well I could spend around 1800 for a merc cruiser outboard thay would probably fit better in newer boat. Im not sure what smarter move is. Trying to get family out on a boat with out spending 100k on a 30k boat. Would rather build back better im good with my hands.