Stainless standing rigging, as a rule of thumb, is good for 10 to 15 years, depending on climate...after which it should be replaced...if you are in a warm,...
Thanks for the response to my first question. We live in a remote area in Southeast Alaska and do not have local access to riggers,... We also don't have many...
We have a Dickenson Newport propane heater -similar dimensions to the Force 10. Where is the best place to safely locate one of these, in the Flicka? Thanks, ...
Where might I find a set of new large window ports for a 1981 Flicka? I'm thinking of cutting out some Lexan and slapping them over the hole once I tear out...
Bill, Suggest you mount heater on the aft cabin bulkhead, or side of the house port side, over the quarter berth. An alternative position might be over the on...
I found a plastic opening port from Bomar, I think. It is not as sturdy as the small Pyhi plastic ports, but it's ok for coastal sailing. It wasn't very...
I found a plastic port assembly from Bomar, I think, which fit with some cutting. This port opens and has a screen, but it seems a little on the light side...
Suggest you take down mast, remove rigging, and mail to West Marine, as they seem to have ok prices, and will stand behind their work (If it's too long/short,...
Sailnet also does a great job of duplicating existing rigging. I sometimes work at a chandlery which sends ALL it's rigging work to Sailnet, if that's any ...
Bill, My heater (Force 10) is mounted on the aft cabin wall. See a picture in the Photo section, in the Catherine folder. Gunther ... the Force 10. Where...
Hello Bill, We have a 1982 Flicka and our Shipmate (kerosene) heater is mounted on the outside of the front of the head compartment. It works well there. ...
... Here: http://www.coslink.net/personal/flickafriends/mainpage/index.html "Please" and "Thank you" would have been nice. Learning how to use www.google.com...
Wayne, Thank you for the Flicka link. Google took me to Flicka in the first place. We owned a 32 ft. motor cruiser named "Svenska Flicka". Thanks again. Carl ...
Bill, I read once in a Bill Casey article that Lexon thru-bolted is one of the strongest portlights one can have. I've also seen teak frames built around them...
Thank you! I'll need to do some saving for a while. I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of initial expenses -the boat has been sitting for the past...
Thank you Richard! I am thinking of aft starboard near the entry. The stove should be okay as it has a "direct vent" feature (fresh air from outside...). Bill ...
Thank you Bill! Bronze would be very nice -I will have to save a while I'm sure. I am going to need to work on setanding rigging, and running rigging for now....
Thanks again Richard. I spoke with the prior owner who said the boat sat in a barn until 1995. I guess it will corrode over time. Especially where we are -it ...
Can I put my Flicka on a tidal grid (instead of hauling the boat out $$$$$). If so, where is the best place to set it on timbers? I am thinking of just aft of...
Bill, I did the same thing you did. Mine was in pretty rough shape. The expenses will drive you nuts. If you can get past that, hang in there. For all of us...
I just spent $1400 at NewFound Metals for six bronze ports for my 1984 Flicka. I needed four 4x10 ports and two 7x14 ports, to replace the plastic ones I...
Greg If you have a digital camera please take as many pictures as you can taking them out and installing them. I have a 1984 Flicka #281 and am considering...
While we are on the topic of Ports. I have the oval bronze ports in my 1981 Flicka #271. The glass (Plexiglas, I assume) on almost all of the port lights is...
Not with ports, but with cars I have had experiences (not many) with auto glass guys who do wizardly things with glass. They may be able to take your...
Stu, I will most certainly document this for all of you, along with plenty of pics. But it will likely be about three months prior to installation, so expect...
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