Ancient Sumerian for "House Where the Wind of Life is Breathed In"...a second or third chance to live life with the wind at your back and in your sails! Historically, sailing has been man's mode of transportation, and some of us start it early in life, some start it late...here are the lessons learned by someone starting late in life...with a very fearful family in the wings, convinced I will drown either at the dock or "on the water"...
Please join me while I do many of these things for the first time! Errands on the boat, learning to reef, practicing steering a full keel in reverse with an outboard, removing a head, and more....And see what it has been like when I have learned that "Attitude determines whether it is an ordeal or an Adventure"...as all the French rockstar sailors say: "c'est la vie"!
I am glad I could help! and interesting how one think like that can confuse us humans, lol, but if you get the one "in/out" reversed, you are not going to be in a good place!
YT fed me your video and channel again (saw earlier episodes). Hope all’s well and still have your fab Flicka. Would ❤ to see updates on projects. I have hull#274 (1983). Still learning the various systems and the steep learning curve. (Maybe bit off more than can chew - first boat). I sooo agree with opening comment..”something about looking out on the water from the cozy boat space.!! ❤❤❤
Hello!! Yes, agree on the coziness....I do have an update as I have sold my Flicka...but have another boat I will be doing an update on this same RU-vid channel as it's also a full-keel cult boat, lol, just a little bigger...!
Thanks for the update. Tough decision, but good for you for making it. Nothing worse than seeing a boat just sitting in the slip and never going anywhere. I'm in the same position now with my sailboat. Hard to let go, but life is life.
Yes, you are so right!! and the people who own her now, it's a guy that bought it from my buyer, and he is soooo excited...like I was, then life happens and I will have another update soon on this same channel! and yep, a sailboat, lol
YES< if you find one, go for it, they are really a great little ship and yes, i sail her everywhere: easy to get in and out of the marina, however, if it's too windy it can be a bit too exciting
Has quite a bit of potential. Spend the time to logically address each and every issue. Prioritize, and Never forget, the ultimate goal, is the sail...
There is Nothing "Cute" about this design. Please, give them the respect, they deserve. These were died in the wool small code and haddock New England fishing boats. Bruce Bingham, realized the sea worthiness and history and ran with it. They are a stout and worthy addition to sea fairing tradition. Give them the respect, they deserve.
Don't mean to be adroit, but this design is serious. You've purchased the Ultimate Pocket Cruiser. On a lighter note, I prey you have a fabulous time restoring her. And the "Bonding", yes bonding, that will occur between you and she, will be memorable, and everlasting.
Yes, they are the best little ships, and you are right, very "can go anywhere in any weather" and keep on going and are very solid and steady i have found!
Within 30 seconds your happiness and enthusiasm for your Flicka shone through, and I immediately subscribed. I believe the Flicka to be the ideal craft, beautifully compact, capable and competent, in addition to being a true thing of beauty!
I know I feel really bad because life obligations, elderly mother , Still have a full-time job have not left me with any time to do things on the boat. I will update everyone shortly, again apologies :-)
Thank you so much, and I am going to do another video in fact very soon, just had to get my new job full time in hand, lol...and summer is almost over!
Hello! i have been so busy and have had a friend helping me too with projects!! I have moved the boat to a few different marinas, as strangely there are alot of marina upgrades going on! The brightwork still looks great and i am eyeing my sister's home in Mexico...there is a Flicka down there already...!!!
Hello Wade!! Well, just recently I have sold the little ship to a fellow in Deep Cove: and he is a British chap who just loves her to death!! I keep in touch with him...did you want me to put you in touch with him?! I just got soooo busy in life and elderly parent & work...i did not want to neglect her: i advertised her and Daryl Lowe contacted me in 15 minutes...and she is looking even better than she did with me a few months ago!
@@shiimtisailingwindmoonstar7442 it would be amazing if you put me in touch with the new owner! It's such an immaculate little boat I hope that he could help me with a couple of questions I have.
Hello; I believe this would be too high for the v-berth..., this would need its own space in an enclosed head...as it's sort of deep and a tad higher than a regular head!
I own a Catalina 25/ Catalina 22/ Hunter 23.5 and will be selling all of them for a Flicka 20 or a Dana 24. Will be following you on your channel. Congrats on your new boat! All the best from California
Thank you so much! I have really enjoyed doing the projects too and also may be keeping an eye on my friend's Dana...!! All the Pacific Seacraft "pocket cruisers" are just the best!
I did similar idea with the head and holding tank while restoring old Catalina. Had the through hulls removed and glassed over by the ship yard. Now have a porta potty. Got a Canadian made roller furling main by CDI no more leaving the cockpit.
Just subscribed. Hope the channel does famously for you and for those of us who love the Flicka, Dana, etc. I'm close to the Texas Gulf Coast and we don't get many Flickas down this way. I'll be following you as the discussion takes place. Thanks.
Hello! Thank you, yes, you get warmer weather there, nice for sailing! I do see Flickas are down in California and even Mexico!! What a surprise to look up while helping my friend launch his fishing boat and see a Flicka in the Sea of Cortez!
Yes, they are the best little ocean-going pocket cruiser for sure! You can find a slip anywhere and can usually warp her around if you have to move or adjust your location on a large dock to make room for the big boats! :-)
Hello! Yes, the exhaust is just a hole through the cabin side, or stern, the little kit for it is really easy, actually, drilling the hole will be the hardest, seriously i have not drilled the hole yet!! Check Trotac Marine (the BC Dealer) to see the small exhaust item to use, they are very helpful too!
You are an absolute sweetheart. I’ve been sailing in these waters for the past 30 years. I know exactly what you mean about the boat. It becomes part of you. Enjoy.
It's going great, and the hull liner is so clean, I still cannot believe it...and i am sure it makes the overall smell of the boat so much better, there is actually no smell in the boat!! ;-)
I have never seen any sensible sailing vessel with a smooth cook top, or without fiddle rails to hold pots. There once was a very good kerosene 2 burner stove called the Princess. Which of course will also burn diesel. Safe, simple, right size and form factor, and an actual marine stove. Uses the once common Primus type burners. Assuming you dont want propane. Even at home, we do 99% of our cooking on a single burner.
Hello Capt Larry! Yes, this has fiddle that fit in the trim areas of the top, they fit in and then hold what will be one pot! ;-) Agree on only needing one burner: the additional reason too is the blower lid, turns it into a nice dry-heat heater, with an exhaust both for the stove heat and the heater when on....vs. having to try to fit another item into our compact ships!
Yes, they do indeed suck! They look great, are nice when open, but trying to close them, and the way they close harkens to the day of tall ships...so it is like a connection back in time...yesiree, time spent ensuring they are tightly closed with eventual shaving of new gaskets...!!
not a good design. better when the standing part has a lip that fits into a grove, and that has a gasket. But, if the ports are properly bedded to the cabin, then new gaskets or fat O-Rings in compression should cure the problem . HINT: ( if you cannot find proper gasket) Use a big O-ring.. you can take it to a place that sells Hydraulic parts, and match it up. Hint.. You can gut an O-ring with a razor blade ( dead square cut) and then End Glue it back together with Super Glue. This is very reliable when done with square cuts and fresh superglue. >> Oh is see it is a flat gasket. Good you could find one. << Use no Adhesives ! It is Supposed to be proud, because it is the Compression that forces the soft rubber to squish and seal all the gaps. Just do not Over-tighten ! Does not require superhuman strength !
Hello! I agree there should be some sort of seat for the edge of port when the "lid" closes and tightens on, but you are trying the make a tight seal with a flat, hard piece of vulcanized rubber the consistency of a hockey puck...or one that is soft and has shrunk...so I do think I will try another material as well as the vulcanized rubber is just not going to cut it for the long term!
Hello Charlie! where did you exhaust yours...and did you put your tank underneath the galley somehow? I want to do mine right and am talking to people who have done one as i want it to look good...kinda not like I had done it!! lol As i said in one video: even when we try really hard, and are careful...it still turns out...as a first try...!! and may need to be re-done!
Hello. We have a Flicka and I replaced the Yamaha 9.9 with a sailpro 6hp with an extra long shaft and went from 100lb to 55lbs. It make our boat sail way better
Hello Charlie! Hey I like that Tohatsu!! How does it push the Flicka, in your experience?! I too am seriously thinking of replacing my Honda 9.9 as you are right, it is sooo heavy! and seriously I feel like the 98 lb weakling that I am when I can barely tilt it and have to stand on the lever/hinge item to get it down into the water, hilariously silly!!
@@shiimtisailingwindmoonstar7442the only difference between the 9.9 and the 6 extra long shaft 25" is that the 9.9 had instant power with the six it takes a few seconds to get up and go. From a dead stop that's it!! But as far as keeping up with currents. Plowing against the wind and awake. It does extraordinary. It idles all day for trolling and sounds cool 3 gallons last forever. The pull start is easy. And you can pull it up and trim it back easy. You'll also find the tiller requires way less effort to steer the boat because of better balance,,. I love the little motor and it's a perfect match for the flicka. The only other upgrade I would put recommend is to add a second head sail. The staysail will allow you to point way better and the boat is more enjoyable in higher winds. The staysail goes from the top of the mast to the last nut on the bowspirt nearest the cabin top. No running backstays and it's amazing. Lot of options
Hello! Actually it’s “BISSELL 2513E Little Green Proheat Portable Deep Cleaner/Spot Cleaner with self-Cleaning HydroRinse Tool for Carpet and Upholstery”. I filled it with hot water & cleaner & was thrilled when the hull liner cleaned up so well!! I was hoping it would & it did!
Hello! Thank you! & my Wallas stove style isn't gimballed as part of it is the heater lid...and the exhaust hose/vent & the gravity feed tank...hmm, I think I taught myself something, lol! I have to put the heater lid on still, and figure out where to put the control unit, etc!! Another video to come soon, lol!!
My Nan who lived behind Canfield aerodrome had a house that was old, very old. Next to the house there was a barn with an array of outside toilets built in each with a flat wooden seat and a bucket underneath. As a kid I used to dread having to use it as I always thought I would fall in. It was so spooky sitting there listening to all the barn noises whilst only having a torch to see by and In winter the seat used to freeze my arse off. Once a week the slops man would come and empty all the buckets and invariably he would spill the overflowing contents all over the place meaning you had to wear wellington boots. I wore my nans boots which were above my knees making it near impossible to sit down properly. It was hell so a nice unseen holding tank for me please with an electric flush.. ☺️
Yes, I am looking forward to the "dry goods" end result as I've used one before too and they are amazing! And my boat smells Great - that is the biggest bonus!!
Hi very jealous of your boat. I've been trying to get my hands on Flicka for for two years now. I have a nice boat but want something smaller and easier to deal without sacrificing seaworthiness. Those are such great little boats. I'm sure I'll enjoy your videos. Happy to be a new subscriber.😊👍
Hey Jimmy: thank you for subscribing! Yes, sometimes I can't believe I found such a great little Flicka: even when I found her, the seller had just taken her off the market & was going to wait until spring (I bought her in October 2020) but I convinced him I just had to buy this little ship! & the manoeuvring even in windy weather (yep, at the marina with the outboard & trying to steer in reverse while moving to the big slip!) that should have been a video in itself....didn't touch another boat, but had heart failure as I tried a few 9 point turns, hah! I have mostly cosmetic, touch up things to do & thank you for watching my videos!!
@@shiimtisailingwindmoonstar7442 I'm happy for you that you found one. People just don't part with them easily. I'm not giving up though. Fell in love with them 20 years ago. Anyway good luck to you that looks like a real sweet little boat.
@@jimmydoger1583 Thank you so much, I am thrilled I found her and that she is in such good shape! I get to do all the fun things while planning for big adventures! Good luck on your search: I do see a few for sale now on Yachtworld...! ;-)
Hello Carl! My friend who had a PSC Dana 24 had ordered them from Pacific Seacraft and apparently they are the same for the Flicka, so I was able to use them! So I bonused out there!
That stain on the upper wall carpet that shows in the quarter-berth... I suspect you're leaking a bit from the stansion. I have the same thing on my starboard and I'm going to have to re-bed in the near future.
Thank you for the observation: I have checked after each rain & since I initially discovered the porthole drips- & that it was running aft and then athwartship along a teak piece I have now removed…to the hull sides carpeting as then straight down…& now have not had any water seepage around the water tank…however I am going to haul her in the next month & check all stanchions (& Groco thruhulls eek!) too as you suggest. And the next video will show a steam cleaning “before & after” so I can track any news moisture!! Thank you for the feedback & for watching too!!
