FLICKA 20 POCKET CRUISER AFFORDABLE BLUE WATER SAILBOAT 

Mission accomplished. Thanks so much!

Thank you very much. You are so kind to say and generous. Much gratitude for your gift. It's my first. I didn't know that was possible. Your support and feedback really keeps me going. Thank you.

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 keep the videos rollin'

Aye aye!

Hey Todd, Glad you dug it. I felt like Bruce Bingham and his Flicka needed to have their story shared in a fun video form. More videos in the making. Texas style. Thanks!

I hope my video encourages someone to see that it doesn’t take a lot of money and a big boat to experience the best the world can offer. Thanks.

I do it for skippers like you. Thank you so much for watching. Like you, I have always seen the Flicka as my retirement boat. There is a beautiful one at the end of my dock, in dark green. The owner is a very cool old man. I think he told me he was 85 years old, when he gave me the tour. His is a beautiful Flicka, with an enclosed wet head. I could definitely picture myself being an old man down in the cabin, just me, my laptop and camera. Making videos. I think I would be good with that. Your comment lifted my spirits. Thank you. Hope to hear from you again.

Hey Randy. Thanks. I'm intent on crafting the best small sailboat videos. It's only possible with feedback, I appreciate yours. Yes the Baba's are memorable. Amazing cabins. TaShing does it right.

The next video is in the shop being worked on now. Stay tuned! Thanks, Chelle.

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 On stand-by! 🤗⛵🌊🌞

Thank you so much. That sounds like the life of adventure most people only read or dream of. Landlubbers downsize as age dictates and the salty should as well. Whatever it takes to keep the childhood dream alive. Life is a movie. Write a good script and try to follow it. You've set a great example of doing just that. Thanks for checking out the video.

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 Thanks. I'm a pretty simple guy and don't sail with a lot of mod cons , I sailed old-school for a lot of years with a sextant and charts,Chart plotters were a fantasy from Star wars in the early eighties when I set off . I would love to see you do a review of the Shannon 28. I'm very happy with it, it's also like the Flicker and has her groove when underway . I've been putting in a good amount of time getting her offshore ready ie: monitor self steering, all new standing and running rigging ,full suit of new sails .even new refrigeration . I've upgraded all the winches to chrome on bronze Lewmar Ocean self tailing winches. Hopefully it will see me through the next twenty years into my mid eighties. I continue on home in NZ next year. Keep the videos coming.. awesome 👍

Someday I will have to dive in and get myself some sort of real grasp of celestial navigation. I’ve always been fascinated by it. As well as dive into the Shannon. I appreciate your suggestion and comments. Thanks.

Thanks man. I’m hard at work and the next one is on its way.

You should. It's the sailboat that skippers graduate down to. I just made that up! Thanks.

Thanks Chelle! The Flicka is the boat that I have never been able to get out of my mind. She sparked the wild child, free spirit that got me here. It's been foundational. A glance her way takes one 1,000 miles from where they are. It's the fiberglass embodiment of true freedom. The Dana is all that, with more of everything. Keep us posted on your quest and next endeavors. Thanks so much.

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 I hear you on the freedom aspect -- completely get that! It's true that our boats are extensions of the spirit inside of us -- they want to fly! Will keep you posted on the upcoming adventures -- pretty stoked about it all!

Good to know. It's very hard to get reliable close haul numbers. I thought mine was a little high. I've been aboard only a couple of Flicka's and have only bombed around with one. I appreciate the info. Thanks.

Thanks Andy. Good luck on your maiden voyage. Smooth sailing ahead.

Maybe someday. I've been a fan of the Flicka forever. But, I'm still enamored with my Com Pac 23. When I consider all the factors that make the perfect sailboat. For me, the CP23, after all my research, is the best out there. Sure, the boat could use cabin update, to open it up, it's been 46 years. What are the Hutch Bro's waiting for? I hope they raise the aft roof, dog house it, while they're at it. Then. It's the perfect pocket cruiser. For me. Thanks Squally.

Glad you dug it. I like double enders also. I think it started with my Tahitai Ketch. The more I look into the Nor'Sea 27, the more I like it. She's a fast tank. Thanks for the idea.

It’s my bucket list boat. There’s a beautiful green one on my dock. I’m always checking it out. Who knows?

The Nor'Sea 27 isn't in the same 15' to 25' pocket cruiser range. It's a great boat, no doubt, but a different animal and not barrel like. If you're going over the falls, you want something more compact and tough. Bruce Bingham's...Flicka 20. I'm sure a Nor'Sea 27 is out there with your name on it. Thanks for checking out the vid.

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 I beg to differ ... the Nor'Sea 27 is trailer-able and is usually included on pocket cruiser lists.

I was going by the definition of pocket cruiser being 15 foot to 25 foot. Anything above that being considered a midsize cruiser. I’m not saying this is the correct definition, but to my findings it is the most common definition, so it’s the one I chose to go by. No doubt the Nor’Sea is a great boat.

Great boat, swift and sturdy. I once owned a Tahiti Ketch. I've always loved the look of a double ender. The Allegro 27 is a great boat if you can get your hands on one. Thanks for watching.

Does yours have and outboard motor in a well? I'm always looking for info about if an outboard's shaft is long enough to keep its prop in rough water. It's cool how Bruce Bingham got that number out of a 20 footer. Thanks.

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 it has that lazaret with a hinged lid but only a storage area. I guess some models came with the engine well modification and maybe no diesel.

Yes, there's plans for sale online for Flicka-like boats. Built in glass, wood or ferrocement. I'm not sure who has the rights to the original Flicka plans, the Bingham's, Nor'star or Pacific Seacraft. Thanks for watching.

That’s interesting to know. I found out a lot about Bruce that I did not include, but I did not hear that fact thanks.

That's great to hear. It looks like you have your Flicka dialed in and cruising with that 100% headsail. Great shot from the beam of your boat in motion. Skippers can find it on YT, Daniel Roder, Flicka 20. Thanks.

@@toddlong8672 Yes. The return on investment is high if done right. I’ve sold every sailboat I ever owned for the same amount of money I had in it. I believe if you buy the right boat for the right price, you will come out even at the end, with a lot of good memories.

You have great taste. What a tank! I love these Swedish boats. I’ll be doing some research into this one. Thanks.