The sail track in "Rowdy's" mast is sticky or rough enough to make raising the sail difficult. Have any of you skippers cleaned and lubricated the track? If...
Although I have not had this problem my suggestions would be to first clean the track, sand it with a wet/dry 400 grit sandpaper, then wipe or spray on either...
Dick, new slides will more than likely do the trick. I am just getting ready to rebuild the mast on the Roo and we are adding a nylon sail track that slides...
Bill thanks for the reply but I have already bought a new sail. You might try e-bay, I have had quite a bit of luck there. Thanks again for the kind words...
Hi all - I had to jump in here even though I'm not technically a Flicka owner anymore... but I had the same problem when I first bought Whisper... I dropped...
Dick, You might try spraying McLube Sailcote on the sail slides. It's non sticky and won't gum up the track. I always spray some on in the spring and then ...
Kumu has a brand new main with new slugs. It was hanging up at first. I sprayed McLube on the slides and the portion of the track I could reach from the deck....
Let me tell you a sea story... SWAN got a new main. The loft measured and made the sail. To make a long story short...they put on 1/2 inch slugs which then...
I still haven't had any bids on uship.com. It seems there are many folks willing to tow your trailer but not many/any that have the means to tow without a...
Any clues where you are and where you want to go? ... I still haven't had any bids on uship.com. It seems there are many folks willing to tow your trailer but...
I'm in los angeles and trying to get to the Puget Sound. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2009, at 8:01 PM, snorwood@... wrote: Any clues where you are...
Sorry, can't help. I'm in South Carolina. Woody ... I'm in los angeles and trying to get to the Puget Sound. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2009, at 8:01 PM,...
Beautiful workmanship Zach. In this case you could say "better than new". Good luck with Scout. -Ivan, Sans Souci on the L:I Sound NY ... From: Paul...
The boardwalk marina is the closest one to the bay. A good choice, but because of all the crowds visiting the boardwalk only downside. Suggest you put her at...
did the basin go with floating docks?...and what have they done to improve surviving the windy season, like ike. ________________________________ From:...
Long Island Rendezvous July 24-26, 2009 It's just over three weeks to our rendezvous at the Centerport Yacht Club, but there is still time to join in. As of...
As far as sail slides go, I just had my new main made by Hood, and they specd out Alwlslip slides, made by Bainbridge. They are longer, and made of a VERY...
Not sure yet who will be with me, but Gamine will be there. Has anyone considered joining me on the LI circumnavigation following the rendezvous? ... From:...
Zach, Thanks a million for this tip. I'll certainly check into it. There's a UK loft nearby, so I'll start there. Fair winds, Dick ... From: Atlantic Marine ...
Hi everyone, If anyone is thining of selling....please let me know..... I am on the Flicka Hunt! I am ready to buy.....when the right one comes along. thanks ...
Sandy Hook Yacht Sales, Sea Bright, NJ has a 'late model' for sale. A quick tour indicated it was in rasonable shape and probably worth a phone call. It...
I have an 87 Flicka since 1994. The last few years it's been sitting on a trailer in my back yard. Covered with a swimming pool cover. The boat is in fine...
I moved Scouts ignition switch to the DC panel on a key. It was a 12$ waterproof (just in case!!) switch that is know protected. I removed all the yanmar...
Greetings All, I am a pretty inactive "group member" since I do not have a boat myself. I do enjoy all the information though. Quite a while back, someone...
Just reading some old PSC stuff...and wondering if anyone know's what became of these 2 boats...and their owners??? They both has some great adventures. Jonny...
When the switch broke on Maggie Mae a few years ago I got a simple push/pull switch. With the battery selector inside and the kill switch in the cockpit locker...
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