Which forum is better?

[stevens]

Hi guys,<br /><br />In addition to this forum, I've also stumbled across several others that also seem to be large, active and somewhat international:<br /><br />ybw<br />thehulltruth<br />boatingabc<br />boated<br /><br />Any opinions on how these differ? Are any of these more active, more constructive, more technical, or more inclusive? Is there a large degree of overlap in users, or do users tend to choose one forum and stick with it?<br /><br />I've got to say, though, that the people here at iboats have been very friendly and helpful to me so far. Thanks guys.

 

[John Carpenter]

Re: Which forum is better?

I'm familiar with thehulltruth and boatingabc as I frequent both of them, as do several of the users on this board. All are good...just depends on what you are looking for. Thehulltruth is more of a saltwater fishing crowd while boatingabc is more like iboats in that it seems to be frequented by folks who use the inland rivers and lakes. Just my opinion.<br /><br />Like this board, there is a broad knowledge base and lots of people who are willing to try and help.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Which forum is better?

Well,........<br /><br />The 1st 1 is based in Europe,.... I Don't/Haven't gone There............<br /><br />The 2nd,.... I lost My password,+ Haven't been there in awhile........<br /><br />The 3rd is FULL of Mis-Information,... And,.. I'm been Trounced On,+ Flamed,+ Edited by the Mods, when I pointed out some Mis-Information in the Seloc Manual........... Oh Ya,... The Publisher of Seloc hangs out there,+ He Doesn't Like to be Corrected.............Actually,... He Refuses to admit being Wrong,.. So the Right Answer Means Nothing........<br /><br />The 4th is Overly Moderated,......<br />If Your Question doesn't have much to do with Buying Parts from Geo.,...Answers are Less than Quick Coming.....And,.. My posts have been Edited to Change the Intent,+ Content.....Without My Knowledge.....<br /><br />NO Forums have the Available Talent that is Here at iboats.com.........<br />And,... None of Us are Paid Consultants......<br />If you're looking for Answers,... The Right Answers,..... iboats is the ONLY Forums.........

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Which forum is better?

The 4th also costs $$ to be a member.

 

[stevens]

Re: Which forum is better?

One major difference between iboats and boatingabc, at least from where I am, is in the online response & update time. Although apparently powered by the same type of software, the iboats server seems a lot quicker in responding. Might just be a function of location and routing, though.

 

[HeadnSouth]

Re: Which forum is better?

I've only been to one other forum and thats boatered and IMHO they can be a bit snooty and think they poop ice cream. .2 worth

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Which forum is better?

I go to the 4th one at times, I find that a lot of the questions there may be leaning towards larger boats/cruisers whereas here you get a wide assortment. You don't have to pay at that site to get access to most of it, it's strictly voluntary. Of course this forum is the best I've come across!!

 

[KCook]

Re: Which forum is better?

Also try BoatUS.com<br />GoBoatingAmerica.com<br />GoBoatingAmerica.com<br />RodnReel.com, and TrailerBoats.com <br /><br />Lotsa flavors out there, <br />Kelly Cook<br /><br />Edit: Please do not post direct links to competitive sites or to businesses. Referrals are okay, just no direct links. Thanks.

 

[KaGee]

Re: Which forum is better?

Seems to me from my observation that #4 is full of hoity-toity country club / yacht clubber types. <br /><br />I feel more comfortable here as most seem to be average "Joe's" just trying have a little on the water.<br /><br />That and Bondo is my hero!

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Which forum is better?

I frequent boatingabc a lot. Not as much engine/outdrive technical knowledge on there as on here, especially compared to the mercruiser section where bondo, dons, tommays, and rodbolt lurk. Bondo's experience is definately out of the ordinary, I assure you all. There is an industry insider there that posts photos of boat construction & stuff, and it's fun to see what's out there. All in all boatingabc is a great bulletin board.<br />I wish trailerboats was more active, but Kcook can't be everywhere at once!

 

[woosterken]

Re: Which forum is better?

Hello all I would like to introduce my self,my name is Ken I live in n.e.ohio.this is my second year with my boat, 1974 MFG GYPSY I/O bowrider 120hp merc<br />she dosen't more than couple hundred hrs.on it ,it has been in storage for past 29 yeads.Iam a retired truck driver rheumatoid arthritis took me out of my truck but I will not let it take me out of my boat!<br />I think this is the BEST fourm I have found.just joined yesterday.enjoy the welth of information<br /> thank you ken

 

[KCook]

Re: Which forum is better?

TilliamWe - TBM used to be a lot more active, but many of their members migrated over to BABC. There is also some serious talent on GBA, but very little traffic there.<br /><br />Kelly

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Which forum is better?

K, I am one of those that has "migrated" too!<br /><br />Ken, you just made the mistake of "attacking" Bones on ABC, and got flamed pretty bad for it.<br />But if you are looking for hardcore tech info, this is the place to be.

 

[Straightup]

Re: Which forum is better?

I hung out on BoatABC and THT before "landing" here. THT guys are nice, but their stuff is out of my league. Lately here and Trailerboats is the only forums for me...

 

[HeadHunt]

Re: Which forum is better?

THT is the best for saltwater boats and offshore fishing. Very experienced people there, some Old Salts. iboats is more freshwater and alot of ski/pleasure boating topics. I personally think iboats has a better engine mechanical section, with categories for different manufacturers. I use both forums.<br /><br />HeadHunt

 

[BigPoppaG]

Re: Which forum is better?

Welcome Ken! <br />IBOATS is the best forum...........if you want to Get R Done right.

 

[salty87]

Re: Which forum is better?

i like it here better. there's more traffic and more well-informed people. i always got the feeling i was talking to judge schmails on boatered.<br /><br />babc isn't too bad but it seems to mostly be i/o owners and tubers, neither of which apply to me.

 

[cuzner]

Re: Which forum is better?

boatered seems to geared more to the 30 foot and up crowd, seem like nice enough people, if you need advice on the best tender for your 70 foot Silverton. Bye the way, does anyone know what the hell 2 footitst is ? They all midgets over there? <br /><br /> Jim

 

[Navigator]

Re: Which forum is better?

I've been here from the start of these iboat forums when all the posts were grouped into 2 or 3 categories and we might have received 10 or so total posts a day. Iboats has grown from a few hundred users to well over 50 thousand. Heck, I even remember when JB joined the group <br /><br />I've been to the other forums too. Sometimes you need to throw a question to as many people as you can to get a quick response. Each other board has their good and bad points but when it comes down to the sheer magnitude of available knowledge on almost all brands, you can't beat the knowledge bank here at Iboats. Additionally, people here seem to actually want to help and not just puff up their chests and brag about their knowledge and equipment. The person with the 90k fishing boat actually respects the input from a guy with a $900 tinny. You dont always find this on the other boards. We are a true community.<br /><br />Nav

 

[andymach23]

Re: Which forum is better?

YBW is produced in England by the publishers of Motor Boat and Yachting (which is a fantastic magazine!). The forum is extremely poor in my opinion. I used to go there until I discovered iboats. YBW isn't in the same league. There isn't a fraction of the info that is available here. It's also dominated by people who hog the board, have really expensive boats and put off new posters. I could rant all day about YBW. Skip it, or have a look to see how rubbish it is.