So read them! Go through a few pages, look for threads which have lots of replies, means you'll get most likely find some information.
Also look at the 'stickies' at the top of each forum as they usually contain frequently asked questions.
Lastly, if you think it hasn't been covered, then by all means post a new thread. But something like 'I want to wind up boost' has been covered several times (as you say, 60 pages worth).