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Christopher Stevenson
Hello Flicka Fans:
I'm totally in love with the P.S. Flicka. I let one slip out of my hands just recently, and now searching for one. I'm located in So. California, but willing to buy and move one within a reasonable distance (Pacific N.W. to Mid-west). If you hear of one for sale..... PLEASE CONTACT ME. I'll keep checking the forum. Enjoy seeing all your fun chatter and modifications, etc. For now at least - I can be first mate on a nice Flicka sailing out of Port San Luis, CA. (near Moro Bay). Cheers -- Christopher Stevenson 626-394-0852 |
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marc
Hey Chris, We are selling our Flicka up here in Bellingham WA. If you like I can text the details and photos to the phone number below or send a private message. -Marc On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 11:34 AM Christopher Stevenson <christostevenson@...> wrote: Hello Flicka Fans: |
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Robert Collier
Chris: 'I sent you a fairly long reply, so I sent it separately--- Bob
On Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 11:47:12 AM PDT, marc <fuhrmeistermarc@...> wrote:
Hey Chris, We are selling our Flicka up here in Bellingham WA. If you like I can text the details and photos to the phone number below or send a private message. -Marc On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 11:34 AM Christopher Stevenson <christostevenson@...> wrote: Hello Flicka Fans: |
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Chris;
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Are you in Long Beach? I have my Flicka in San Pedro CYM Cabrillo and I’m always looking for someone to sail with. I’m not confident enough to sail alone. Pam McComas
801-712-9987
On Aug 30, 2022, at 12:34 PM, Christopher Stevenson <christostevenson@...> wrote:
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Christopher Stevenson
Hi Marc: Looks like there is one here in So. CA. that I was connected to via the Flicka.io groups. If this doesn't work out I'll get back to you... Thanks very much for reaching out... Would love to come for a sail in Bellingham area some day. Looking at this wonderful (and cool temps) area for a summer retreat from our desert home. -Christopher On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 11:47 AM marc <fuhrmeistermarc@...> wrote:
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Christopher Stevenson
Hi Pam:
I'm in Pasadena. Not too far from Long Beach - CYM. I'm heading down to check out a Flicka in L.B. / Alamitos Bay on Friday - early a.m. Will give you a ring ... meet and see your Flicka? Go for a short sail? btw... I've met and sailed a Flicka up in Port San Luis/Moro Bay 2x in last 6 weeks. I've grew up sailing. Confident sailor. -- Christopher S. 626-394-0852 |
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Christopher Stevenson
Hello Flicka Friends...
I believe I found what I need here in Long Bch., CA. Her name is MOONSHADOW. A good name for me as I was a teen when Cat Stevens hit the charts with this song of the same name and his folksy music). She has had only one owner and was the boat show model (nice teak touches). Thanks for all the responses. If all goes well I'll be joining the clan soon. btw... she is in need of a new set of sails... How much to expect to pay? I'm sure the price can vary greatly.. Sure would love to put a set of tanbarks on her - but suspect they are more $$. Cheers, Christopher -- Christopher S. |
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Rod Green
Try Precision Sails…and congratulations on the purchase. Sounds like you found a nice one. On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 7:22 PM Christopher Stevenson <christostevenson@...> wrote: Hello Flicka Friends... |
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Morris Parra
I have an order in with Precision Sails. Tanbark main and working jib. They ask for a lot of measurements. I hope the sails turn out okay. Best of luck with your new boat. On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 8:39 PM Rod Green <treetopflier156@...> wrote:
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You might want to contact Sailrite as in addition to them providing kits for sails, they also will sew them for you. I have a friend that recently purchased a set of tank bark sails from them and they were quite pleased. On September 4, 2022, at 8:18 PM, Morris Parra <vasilikuragin@...> wrote: I have an order in with Precision Sails. Tanbark main and working jib. They ask for a lot of measurements. I hope the sails turn out okay. Best of luck with your new boat. On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 8:39 PM Rod Green <treetopflier156@...> wrote:
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Christopher Stevenson
Ok... will check it out... I haven't purchased as yet... Just wanted to let others know not to continue to send offers; while I check on this one. On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 5:39 PM Rod Green <treetopflier156@...> wrote:
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Antonio Martinez
Our Flicka is on the Chesapeake Bay, near Deltaville which is a sailing 'hub' mid-bay. We recently had a jib made by Jerry Latell who has a shop there. He's just a great, friendly, and knowledgeable guy, AND his loft does excellent work. He's done other Flicka sails and genuinely knows the boats. Although associated with NZ Evolution sails, it's an actual loft which makes sails where we could go see the work and the folks doing it. Jerry is very much a sailor, racer, lover of traditional sailing craft (they build tall ship and other traditional sails), and contributes hugely to the sailing community. Oh, and the jib was very reasonably priced ;-) ...I have no affiliation with them, other than wanting to recommend them! On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 8:39 PM Rod Green <treetopflier156@...> wrote:
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Nick D
Hi, You have a lot of other options. I have a fully battened main and lazy bag mainsail cover system which works great. It saves a lot of time messing with the mainsail cover and adds to the safety of sail handling with no performance penalty. I also have a short reef point just 18 inches up to reduce sail minimally, but effectively on a breezy day reducing heel, which is efficient, without losing too much power. It's easy to set or release as we go. I ordered a 130 furling genoa with a foam luff which is about the right size for sailing around here with winds lets say up to 20 kts. Its reefed at maybe 12-15 as we go. I sometimes think I would have preferred a smaller jib which would not be reefed as early and thus sail to windward better, but in light winds glad for the 130. I would not go bigger.
My local boatyard s a Neil Pryde dealer so I bought them there to keep the busines local. The whole system, sails, lazy bag, lazy jacks, installed cost $3000 about 8 years ago and is holding up very well. Nick |
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Christopher Stevenson
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Great intel! I will get in touch. My brother sailed on the Chesapeake for many years. Nice sailing ‘hood! Would love to do the inland waterways one day! Cheers, Christopher On Monday, September 5, 2022, Antonio Martinez <middleriverstudio@...> wrote:
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Congratulations Christopher! It looks like we will potentially be Flicka neighbors.
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Pam McComas
801-712-9987
On Sep 5, 2022, at 4:31 PM, Christopher Stevenson <christostevenson@...> wrote:
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Antonio Martinez
Nice ;-) Yes the ICW, while mostly motoring, is interesting. We’ve done a little down into albemarle sound.. cheers, a On Sep 5, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Christopher Stevenson <christostevenson@...> wrote:
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Christopher Stevenson
Thanks Nick:
Good intel. Good to know approx. cost too. That seems fair for all of those extras. I think the existing sails on this Flicka are good for a few more years? or so a Flicka expert neighbor says... Stitching is holding up. Having a 130 genoa seems a must... but here in So. CA. we have good winds a lot of the time. Where are you located? Does the Flicka group have a "members" list with locations, contact info? I need to check FB page I guess. Cheers, -- Christopher S. |
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Nick D
I would definitely sail a season with the old sails if they are decent before investing in new sails. Good older sails can also be restitched economically as well. I replace racing sails on my other boats regularly so I know good from bad. Focus on ease of use and durability. I recommend coastal cruising grade sails unless you're planning to cross the ocean. I have about 500 hrs sailing on these and pleased with their condition and expect another 500. My genoa is restitched as an economical precaution. We sail on the thin waters of the Great South Bay on the south shore of Long Island, NY. We get a good SW 15 kt sea breeze every day by 2pm so that's our target time for sailing home on a beat, often a few tacks if there's some West in it. We push our luck sailing in 4 ft, maybe less, of water regularly so the Flicka is perfect for us. Check out flicka20.com and the fleet has a friendly Facebook page, Flicka20 Sailboat. I have a page for my boat as well Tuesday's Child Flicka 20 Sailboat. Welcome aboard, Nick
On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 06:13:54 PM EDT, Christopher Stevenson <christostevenson@...> wrote:
Thanks Nick: Good intel. Good to know approx. cost too. That seems fair for all of those extras. I think the existing sails on this Flicka are good for a few more years? or so a Flicka expert neighbor says... Stitching is holding up. Having a 130 genoa seems a must... but here in So. CA. we have good winds a lot of the time. Where are you located? Does the Flicka group have a "members" list with locations, contact info? I need to check FB page I guess. Cheers, -- Christopher S. |
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Christopher Stevenson
Hi again Nick:
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This purchase has not been finalized. I’m found this boat via their s group and my “wanted” ad, however at present I can’t find a new home for her - so no Flicka for me yet. Thus far you and others have been super insightful and kind in offering helpful tips and details while navigating this big decision. The So.CA. marinas are full up w 2+ yr. waiting lists. No transfers allowed. 😩. Wish me luck.! This one is in pristine condition so I’d hate not to get ahold of her! Christopher On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Nick D via groups.io <gsbnick=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Charlie Lewis
I have a asymmetrical Spinnaker in a brand new sick I'm open the selling if anyone wants it Is $500 a far price? 
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