I think seafarers were originally built in holland for import to the united states.. the early boats were a sparkman and stephens 22 footer and the rhodes...
From 1960 to 1961 Seafarers were built in Holland to a very high standard. In 66, because of the formation of the Common Market, the tariffs changed and...
The story I read about the start of the company was that Brian Ackworth, a transatlantic airline pilot took orders in the US and brought them to Holland on his...
Well I am one step away from being a Flicka owner...my offer was accepted (thanks for everyone's advice on what was a fair price)and the survey is on Friday. I...
definitely check for delamination on the cabin top sounding and moisture meter. Closely check the bow sprit for rot. Also if it has a one cyl yanmar diesel...
Hey all, how does the Yamaha T-8 compare to the 9.9? I am buying a new outboard this spring and thought I would get the 9.9 but if the smaller motor works as ...
Hi Nik: The P.S.(and Nor'star) Flicka is a high quality well built boat. In the hands of a thoughtful owner a Flicka would last for generations. Unfortunately,...
Has anyone installed a feathering or folding prop on their Flicka. My boat yard told me that they could do it, but they would have to cut a larger opening to...
Has anyone installed a feathering or folding prop on their Flicka. My boat yard told me that they could do it, but they would have to cut a larger opening to...
... Hi Nik, In case you did not see this some months ago, Below (in quotes) is a cut and paste of my response to a similar query several months ago. Note in...
Seafarer was a builder in Huntington, NY, now out of business. Their boats were designed by Sparkman & Stevens, McCurdy & Rhodes and others. I remember ...
I replaced my old Evinrude 9.9 with a T8, the new T9.9 was not yet available. From one season's experience, I'd say the 9.9 is not needed. I haven't had the...
Rusty.... The T-8 develops 8 hp from 12 cubic inches....uses the 2.92:1 lower end reduction and huge, three bladed 6" flat pitched prop.....same as that of...
Check out the Max Prop..... it is a three bladed....feathering like an aircraft prop by twisting the angle of the blades.....does not require a larger cut...
Louis, I can not speak definitively, but last time I looked into the folding prop issue, there were no known off-the-shelf models that would fit the aperture...
Why not take the best-fit prop (pitch/diameter) to a good propeller repair shop and have the blades re profiled. They do it all the time. Its easier then...
Ted, I'm planning to be in Honolulu around Jan 28 I would love to meet you and see the marina and the other Flickas there. I emailed you but it didn't go...
Have you actually fitted the Max Prop to a Flicka. I had a max prop on my prior boat and am also interested in installing one on my Flicka, but was concerned...
Stu, I only know of other boats (not Flickas) who swear by their Max props......my Flicka utilizes an excellent outboard....(Yamaha 9.9 high thrust). ...
Before you go and buy a Maxprop, I suggest reading the Sailnet Pacific Seacraft discussion forum. There are many long threads about the Zinc on a Maxprop. ...
Chuck, I don't have access to that resource. Can you summarize the thread? Do they have any good points to make pro or con on the subject? Thanks, Robert...
Anyone can join sailnet or just read the forums: http://list.sailnet.net/read/?forum=pacificseacraft But to summarize there are some problems with the zinc...
Okay, I'm not going to do a hack job on the ports. The boat is just too nice! Besides Newfound Metals, has anyone had good luck with other outfits and plastic...
Chuck, Thanks for the address of the group. I will check them out when I get some time. The problem with the zinc that they are discussing is puzzling to me. ...
The maxprop zincs are very thin around the screws and deteriorate around the screws and fall of. A very little bit of paint on the zinc around the screws...
Robert, The problem the some owners are reporting is the Zinc dissolving in ONE MONTH. Others get half a season. Yes there is most likely another problem with ...
Chuck, I agree with you that the zinc on the prop is just for the protection of the prop. I also think that you are right about the need for more zinc to ...
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