What type of mileage are you getting with the diesel? I pull my flicka with a 3/4 ton GMC at notice a distinct difference in gas mileage at 60mph (8 or 9mpg)...
Greg, I get about 20 MPG with no trailer. With the Flicka behind us on its Triad we dropped to about 15 MPG. We are running a Ford F250 4X4 Crew cab with a 373...
Jack, I found that the truck is most "happy" when I'm in fourth gear (manual tranny) and RPM's around 2500 at 65mph. If I even try to shift into the overdrive...
Jack, Just read my original post...one mistake...the mileage increases with the reduction in speed. Important note I know...sorry for the typo. G ... its...
In the process of purchasing a Flicka. The Survey is scheduled for this coming Friday. She is a 1997 - only 160 hours on the engine. I understand the Yanmar is...
... I do not believe so. My Yanmar has seen salt water since 2000 and it runs fine. I do run fresh water through the system. If you purchase the boat and...
Not really, she'll run forever with minimal maintenance. Make sure that you replace the zinc on the motor at least once a year or whatever the book calls for....
Daryl, The 1GM and 1GM10 (the '97 will have the 1GM10 if it is original) were designed as salt water engines. That is not to say that there aren't some...
I installed the new dodger today.Had little pockets sewn inside to hold loose items and eyes sewn on top to tie flex solar panels to. I quickly hung the storm...
Yep.....but if I was to do it often...I would want a diesel.I posted comments a few posts ago.I'll post a pic of the rig at the 'welcome to Florida' sign...
Frank, Looks pretty sweet. I would suggest you do one other enhancement to your dodger. Add handrails (fore and aft) to the top of the dodger. You know have...
... I've used a product called Polyglow on my "other boat", just on the topsides. It is neither a polyurethane nor an epoxy. It applies very easily by wiping...
I've just left 'Jubilee' to return home for Xmas after getting her pretty much set-up for launch in Jan. Everything fit on/in pretty well with a bit of locker...
I stowed my Bruce anchor plus chain plus rode in a tight fitting canvas bag just aft of the (bow) fuel tank. I take it for emergencies, and the bag makes it ...
Frank...... My gaff rigged Flicka carries spare chain and 300' of 3/8" nylon rode in a carefully packed duffel that stows in the under galley void, outboard...
Thanks...I never thought of the empty space behind/benieth the drawers.The soft bag idea rather than a pale for rode is another I never thought of.Has anyone...
I remember seeing some photos of Tikaroa (I think on the old website) she mounted the batteries in the engine compartment on a platform just ahead of the...
The Winter 2006 issue of Flicka Friends has been published. You can find a copy on the Flicka Home Page at: http://www.flicka20.com/ff/ff_11_04.pdf Happy...
I checked some pics from Dulcinea, and found the two attached images, showing her two house batteries in the lazarette, and a starting battery on a small shelf...
While today's good Flicka-sail was in lesser trade-winds of 10-20 knots, it was exceeded by the wonderful story of the Delta cruise. I hope that someday I'll...
One very imortant point to check on an old but little used 1gm10 is the exhaust elbow. Take if off and check the membrane. If that's corroded water can get...
That sounds like an excellent way to buy a boat. If a surveyor did that to a boat that I was selling, I would find a way to FORCE the SALE at my asking price....
On a prepurchase survey, a surveyor would not take anything apart - without permission of the owner. But, as a part of the survey they can run the engine and...
OK all you trailer guys & gals! If you had a choice between electric and surge brakes, which would you choose! What are the advantages/disadvantages of each! ...
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