Thanks, Jim, for the information. So very helpful. I had hoped to keep the 1 cylinder Yanmar (1990) so I could putt-putt along sounding like the indomitable African Queen, but couldn’t get it to stop

Hi All, My Flicka’s new engine is a Nanni (Kubota base) 2.10 and runs well. I dealt with Hansen Marine on the east coast. They were a good company to work with but there is a longer story attached inv

Hi Steve, I found the gasket channels to be two different sizes on my Flicka. I bought from a local source. Gasket Specialties, Inc. 13035 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230 503-257-8816 1 strip NA15 3

Hi All, I can vouch for Captain John. Last month it was a successful haul and all around uneventful day from Portland, OR, to Olympia, WA; a short ride in the scheme of things, but long enough for any

Dear Flicka Friends, My '83 Flicka is in need of a re-power and I am looking for anyone with knowledge about installation of the Nanni 2.10. Does anyone in our group actually have a Nanni installed? I

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Thank you for the pictures and info. Much appreciated.

Dear Flicka Friends, I am looking at a Lofrans Royal Windlass (manual) for Nika and would welcome input about installation. As you know, boatie's hawse is right next to the sprit, so how to fit? Or, i

Thanks everyone for the interest in the sails. They are on their way to Texas to enliven some bare poles. Fair winds.

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Okay, Bill. You were the first to reply by 10 minutes. I’ll try a direct email to you. Carol

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Main sail, Jib, 140% Genoa for sale. Made by Horizon, Series 2000, by GAASTRA (Hong Kong); specifically for the Flicka. All three are in very good condition. Also included is a new forestay with turnb

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Dear Flicka Folk, In going after a leak it was discovered that the shaft was so worn, the packing could not hold so there is now a new shaft and a dripless seal. The mechanic insisted it needed to be

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I understand the C-head can be fitted with exhaust….don’t know details, but their website says so anyway. Carol

I made a cardboard mockup of the C-head brand, size Shorty, and it fits under the v-berth where the porta-potti used to be. The other brands were over 19” high . In the meantime, I made up a 5-gal. bu

Please include me, too, if there's to be a group order. Nika would love to sport a dark green or black burgee. Thanks to everyone for this great group. Carol caroljean848@...

Hi Tim, I am very interested in installing a traveller rail unit like yours in the picture. Can you please send me the dimensions? Is the 1” stainless an Outside Diameter tubing, thick wall? Any tips?

Thank you Tom. A joyous Holiday gift. Sorry I was not able to get a photo under sail for the issue. Next time. Best wishes to you and yours. Carol s/v NIKA #263

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What a neat solution! I am looking for a way to lower the main sheet traveller. The bar separate from the push pit rail looks interesting. Is it attached somehow to the pushpit rail uprights, or just

Hello all, Thanks for the many replies. No answer to my question: was the other project at the shop belonging to some one in Flicka group. No matter. Thanks for all the suggestions to go to an auto sh

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Dear Flicka Friends, I am fixing up a neglected Flicka and enjoying the process. However, there has been a hitch in getting the port lights re-glassed. Last November 22 I took them to the foundry in P

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Thank you Tom. Most appreciated. I saw two more Flickas recently, not in the collection: "Passages" and "Look Far". I will reach out to them next time I go to Olympia, WA. Carol s/v Nika