Heading off to look at several of the Flicka20's this week. Anyone have any experiene with them? I was on one years ago and recall it being pretty "spacious" for a 20 fter and quite nicely finished. Realize that the size swaps speed for space but they have a reputation for being fun to sail. I guess my interest stems from the thought process I put into the Sailmaster - a solid stable boat that could be trailered has a lot of appeal.
There are 2 boats in this general area that I'll most likely be looking at - one is outboard and the other has a small Yanmar. Not too keen on the OB option since it is stern mounted and drastically impacts the appearance. But - if I feel comfortable with the design - it would end up coming down to an issue of the numbers..
Anyone have any thoughts/experiences to share?
Flicka 20
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It might be a stretch to say that the Flicka is the most written about boat on the internet, but you can very easily fill two 4 inch binders with great information.
Here is where I would start.
http://www.flicka20.com/
I have admired this design from a far for quite some time (go figure) and their newsletters (Flicka Friends) is a great read and they had an excellent yahoo group.
Happy hunting.
Bill
Here is where I would start.
http://www.flicka20.com/
I have admired this design from a far for quite some time (go figure) and their newsletters (Flicka Friends) is a great read and they had an excellent yahoo group.
Happy hunting.
Bill
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Or, and much harder to find, the Cape Dory 26. Which is kind of similar to the 25D but with an outboard in a well (you mentioned you might go outboard).Duncan wrote:Ever think about a Cape Dory 25D? Many of the same virtues as a Flicka (character, roomy for its' size, stable, seaworthy, marginally trailerable). Probably less expensive, but also quite 'marketable".
Off topic, but I think an outboard well would be a great start for an electric drive project.
Cheers, Bill