In 1974 I was living in Santa Barbara. I helped build the first fiber glass hull/plug and original mold for the Flicka I worked with the designer Bruce Bingham and his dad. Bruce had a sketch of the grapes and scrolling that was traced onto the glecoat. I did most of the etching of the grapes long with a faux planking. I love seeing these boats still a live.The company I worked for sold the molds a few years later to Pacific Seacraft.

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome! I’m definitely envious you were able to have that experience. This little Flicka has definitely seen better days but hopefully in the near future I can restore her back to her glory.

@juancarlosdelasotta6375

Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@Mike-zw7fq

9 ай бұрын

​@@LeblueskeeFun video! I've wanted one of these Flicka,s for a few decades. I am Curious. Do you have to have liability insurance to sail a boat? Best Wishes from Montana! .

@conchscooter

6 ай бұрын

@@Mike-zw7fq no. Marinas won’t let you stay without it! So… maybe yes!

@conchscooter

6 ай бұрын

Great sail! Well done! That must have been Northstar in the first iteration. I sailed Pacific Seacraft Flicka from Texas to the Bahamas. Then I got married and we got a bigger boat. And we’re still married and living in a van. Feels like we’ve gone full circle after thirty years.

Hi friend. The Flicka 20 is my dream boat, one day I will get one for me :) So I have one tip for you, close the hatch when sailing, a wave can come in and wash your cozy cabin. I always sails with the hatches and the companionway closed, just in case. Take care of her, she is a sailing vessel capable of awesome crossings! Looking forward to your next adventures with her❤

@helmrichharms2225

6 ай бұрын

Yes, the Flicka is an awsome boat. I wouldn't cross oceans with her, despite the fact, that people have indeed crossed oceans on a Flicka. So it is possible, but it is difficult to stow all the stuff you need on long crossings on such a small boat. But, with a bit cautious observation of weather developement, she can definitively bring you to the Bahamas and beyond, to the Carribean islands. So, throw off your bowlines... and enjoy your newly found freedom on the water! My best wishes to you from an old salt, who loves to travel on small boats alone or with a good friend.

I enjoyed taking that sail with you. You can trust your Flicka to take care of you. She tends to sail better under deep reefed main and jib in a blow. Looking fwd to your next adventure.

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

You’re so right I can’t wait to get the lines fixed so I can sail it properly. Today I had it out in gusts of 15 and she was sailing beautifully especially with all the stays actually tightened properly 😂

Well wear with your new boat!

That was intense glad you made it

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 it gave me a whole new respect for these KZreadrs who go through storms and still film idk how they do it 😂

I like that boat so much, the best in this size.

👍 Great night sailing shots ! ......Fear of the unknown.....👍 Great video !

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I agree the unknown is the scariest part.

Sometimes the best adventure is had out of necessity. Great boat.

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. It might have stressed me to the max but I’m so glad I got to do it.

Hi there, looking forward to the next video and an update on you and your boat ..

really cool trip

I did not read all the comments but man you are brave sole...please keep posting but in order to keep posting you need to stay alive.... when solo have to have lifejacket, jacklines.., Lights for night sailing..., a Huge REFLECTOR for that small boat that has minimal metals,,so other boats see you...Way to get out and do it!!!

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it and no worries I did have them it’s just hard to tell in the videos

You can rig up lines from both tanks to the motor to share the gas use from both... to reduce the freezing issue

Good sail, you might want to check your mainsail for reefing points to reduce sail. The benefit is you can go up wind more and balances the boat better. That Flicka is a great seaworthy boat, it can go anywhere. Get the winch repaired it's essential. Anyway, it's fun watching you on your learning adventure. You should get a Ko-Fi payment donation so we can help you out.

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree I need to get a topping lift also so it would be easier to reef that’s part of why I didn’t mess with it but it would’ve made my life a lot better for sure. Thankfully it’s such a small boat that I can hand tighten the lines but that winch is my next project. I’ll have to check that out I’ve never heard of ko fi

@bobbrown9158

Жыл бұрын

The first boat I bought had a lot of problems, I made a list according to importance, the sails, rigging, electrical, plumbing etc. I went to a used bookstore and bought boat maintenance how to books, it seriously helped. I found that fixing one thing at a time helped me stay focused. I lived on my boat for 8 years and it was the best time of my life. Oddly, the first thing I purchased for the boat was a BBQ, I guess it was a priority. If you want to check out Ko-fi and how it works go to YT Wilding Sailing, check out his format. Fairwinds and Full Sails

Great info on the outboard. I have a 6hp Tohatsu sailpro on our Flicka and it doesn't perform as well as yours seems to. Thanks! Looking forward to more adventures.

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s surprising I figured they would be pretty comparable is it a used motor? Maybe a tune up would help.

@svloosely6516

Жыл бұрын

@@Leblueskee Motor runs great, it may be the propeller. The previous owner has changed it.

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

@@svloosely6516 oh yea that can make a big difference. Mines got a lot of torque cause of the prop but not much speed

Im planning to buy boat but i stummble here.. i like it. i hope the channel grow grow and grow dude.

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Depending on where you are you can get some good deals on a boat and fix it up. Definitely let me know when you do I would love to see it. Just get ready for small projects to be long ones lol

@yttominoshell7230

Жыл бұрын

@@Leblueskee Yeah i want to looking for a small sailboat that can fit a pocket friedge (/ small ) so basicaly costume build for life on a boat lmao 😁

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

@@yttominoshell7230 Flickas are perfect for that. I’m 6’2 and can stand up inside and there’s so much room

@yttominoshell7230

Жыл бұрын

@@Leblueskee SWEET!!!! IM AN ASIAN SO IF WESTERN LIKE YOU CAN FIT WHILE STANDING.. HESE SOUNDS BETER AS AN ASIAN MAN.. BTW how much for that size of boat?

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

@@yttominoshell7230 lol yea for anyone under 6ft this boat would be even better. I got really lucky and found this one for $1500. You can find boats for really cheap in florida

Hey man, did you go overboard? This was your only video with the flicka, where'd ya go? I sail a Catalina 22 so o love these kind of videos.

I ran my Taxi here in Sydney Australia for 10 years on LPG, cheap as chips back then, Starting secret was not to use throttle other wise a backfire and blown seals.

i hope you do more videos on the restoration of this flicka

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Definitely gonna be posting more. Actually just went out and bought some supplies today.

Damn dude! You went from zero to hardcore mode straight out the gate. Good on ya. Funny thing about small outboard motors, they're all made in the same factories, and then they slap on the different company logos and send them out. So it doesn't really matter what brand you get.

@krionic

9 ай бұрын

that isnt true at all

Really enjoyed your video and would love to see more. There are so many KZread videos about big plush sailing boats but not many in the smaller budget variety. Good to see, keep 'em coming. (Ps. Could you could link your propane tanks with a Y switch over valve to make it easier if you have to swap while on the move?)

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You’ll love the one I’m working on right now it’s not about the boat but me living in a Tesla for a week 😂. I’ve always thought the same though no one really ever does it in the small boats but there’s a few. So for the propane tanks that’s actually what I’m planning on doing I’m just still trying to figure out the best place to mount them but it would make life so much easier on a long trip with that.

Na a 20 lb tank to buy and fill costs between 60 and 70 here in the Midwest

Nice job on that night sale, now next time it won't be so intimidating

The full keep helps staying on the same track.

What is going on with the headsail? Its like you have a hank on headstay but using a roller furling sail thats hanked on?

What a great adventure on your Flicka. I call these boats FOREVER BOATS. She will always take care of you. May I ask how much you paid for her? Thanks so much for the great video.

What happened to the flicka?

U KNOW I LOVE SAILING ON COMPLETE DARKNESS WITH USE A STAR.. BUT DAMN CANT WAIT TO HAVE A REAL SAILBOAT

still have the Flicka? how much did you pay for it?

👍👍

I have heard people say the flicka will not sail herself unattended without a self steering rig..... They don't have a clue.... With small adjustments in the balance between jib and main they will sail downwind perfectly and point as high as possible very well for many many miles without touching the helm. No bungees, nothing.

Great ,you should get an hydrovane man

No idea about the mercury propane.... Had the Tahatsu extra long shaft sailpro..... With charging system..... Seemed like a good engine

@wilharrison8883

Жыл бұрын

Never had any troubles with propane freezing up with the Tahatsu sailpro

did you have navigation lights on your boat when sailing at night?

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

I did but not permanently mounted. I bought some cheap clip on battery lights from west marine

Practical boat owner magazine did a test on them

your not sailling until the rail is underwater !! yehaa -sideways sailling , you should have the main up also , it helps balance the rig and gives stability

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could have but I couldn’t reef it cause of damaged lines and all of my stays were extremely loose so I was worried with both up in those winds that it would demast it

What happen? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤙🏼

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"sailing" with propane outboard, he says

@Leblueskee

Жыл бұрын

Feel better?