r/boatrepair
3k members
r/boatrepair is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses repair, boat, engine, fiberglass, and motor.
This is a subredit to discuss boat projects, repair, and maintenance. It does not matter if you are discussing a 10 foot john boat or a 200 foot yacht. Sail or power. Or anything in between. Links for good products or common sizes of fasteners etc are always welcome.
Popular Themes in r/boatrepair
#1
Solution Requests
: "Vintage mercury throttle replacement options?"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "2020 tohatsu mfs9.8a (4-stroke) I believe, runs perfectly, starts first pull but won't idle without an little gas? Idle screw? If so where would it be, I'm new to boats and tried to research but no luck"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Wonky steering linkage"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I put all my boat/workshop utilities into one site – any feedback welcome"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/boatrepair
#1
Repair
: "Repair advice"
110 posts
#2
Boat
: "2020 tohatsu mfs9.8a (4-stroke) I believe, runs perfectly, starts first pull but won't idle without an little gas? Idle screw? If so where would it be, I'm new to Boats and tried to research but no luck"
96 posts
#3
Engine
: "Engine runs fine then dies out"
40 posts
#4
Fiberglass
: "canoe/kayak (actually a Poke Boat) hull restoration questions"
25 posts
#5
Motor
: "Johnson seahorse 5.5hp Motor"
21 posts
#6
Engine Issue
18 posts
#7
Boat Repair
17 posts
#8
Outboard
: "Started first pull. Previous owner said maybe 10 years since it’s been run. Any advice. I’m new to boating and Outboards. Smoke? Water? Sound?"
15 posts
#9
Hull
: "Rub rail torn and deck/Hull separated - need repair advice"
14 posts
#10
Fuel
11 posts
Member Growth in r/boatrepair
Yearly
+871 members(44.8%)
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Last updated: June 2, 2026