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by barkleydave
Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Kentucky Tornado Close call
Replies: 2
Views: 4910

Kentucky Tornado Close call

Recent Kentucky tornado passed within 1 mile of our marina. No damage so my Big M still afloat
Unbelieveable power and damage to many homes, boats, docks etc.

Never underestimate the power of Mother Nature!!!!
by barkleydave
Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: We forget why we are B M boaters!
Replies: 3
Views: 5694

Re: We forget why we are B M boaters!

Nice to hear from you Bill
by barkleydave
Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Having an electrical issue
Replies: 6
Views: 8461

Re: Having an electrical issue

First off your CAPAC reading is NOT related to an AC issue. Readings will fluctuate with water temp, marine growth on Anodes and of Cathode. Also loss of shaft isolation will drop you readings. AC leakage may effect readings. Remember CAPAC readings are NEGATIVE VALUES. You you a serious ground faul...
by barkleydave
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: How many $$ to have marine generator inatalled
Replies: 7
Views: 13413

Re: How many $$ to have marine generator inatalled

I am not a fan of portable Gens. 1. CO issues 2. Loud 3. Never designed for on water floating Neural my kick GFCI breakers. 4. Legal.... Criminal..... ?? Civil Liability YES 5. Not USCG OR UL approved for Marine Use. Insurance my not cover a claim. I looked into a gen and decided to go with larger h...
by barkleydave
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Pertronix distributors
Replies: 5
Views: 9202

Re: Pertronix distributors

I was very fortunate and was supplied two complete Pertronix Dist. to test for the Company. I have now completed the tests on my 8th season. 1. Use none of the OEM parts. 1. Pertronix Dist 2. Pertronix Coil 0.6 ohm (very important) 3. No Ballast Resistor They also offer lighter advance springs if yo...
by barkleydave
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: We forget why we are B M boaters!
Replies: 3
Views: 5694

We forget why we are B M boaters!

Ahh fall some of the best boating on Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lakes. Had my 29 out this week and on the hook in a cove on Lake Barkley! The summer boaters and Wake Board Boats are gone ! :D Looking forward to a couple more nights before the season closes. Enjoy the moments! Barkleydave
by barkleydave
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 87 29 FB for sale
Replies: 17
Views: 27394

Re: 87 29 FB for sale

I am not out of boating in fact working on 1948 18 ft Chris Craft Sportsman. Just not using the M like I should and slip fees are becoming a unwelcome expense. When it is completed I hope to go to classic in-water shows with her. Looking for a Name so jump in with suggestions! 20210908_132233.jpg
by barkleydave
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 87 29 FB for sale
Replies: 17
Views: 27394

Re: 87 29 FB for sale

For those interested here is a quick summary. Boat was purchased new I believe in Wisconsin. Spent life on Lake Michigan and wintered in indoor storage in Whitewater Mi. I purchased her in 2005 Org. engines 318's well cared for. Uses no oil but leaks a little less than 1/2 quart per season if that. ...
by barkleydave
Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Starboard wont go over 2000rpm under load.
Replies: 14
Views: 31604

Re: Starboard wont go over 2000rpm under load.

Had same issue corroded cap/rotor Lzo replaced fuel filters
by barkleydave
Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 87 29 FB for sale
Replies: 17
Views: 27394

87 29 FB for sale

I have been an-administrator for the site for many years I have a 1987 29 flybridge 2 318 original paint excellent interior runs well in water slip paid until June 2022 hate to sell but health issues and too many boats ..come and get it 15,000 firm

Lake Barkley Ky

Thanks