In a message dated 3/18/03 5:53:51 PM, chonshell@ia4u.net writes:
The M17 is far-and-away better in light air and with the stub-keel it turns on a dime, but the Flicka has a proven record of circumnavigation, so you can't argue with that.
Actually, no Flicka has done a circumnavigation yet. The last well published attempt started in South Africa, but ended with a devastating fire shortly after the start. There have certainly been numerous ocean passages, but no circumnavigation yet. Your point is well taken, however. I nearly purchased one of several Flicka's last year, but decided to hold off. I am not disappointed in my decision to stay with the M15 (for now). Scott Grometer M15 #478 'bebe'
Hi, Scott Wow, I didn't know that no Flicka has yet managed a circumnavigation. As long as the boat's been around (late 70's?) you'd think someone would have done it. Tod
Our PS Flicka is a '78: According to the accompanying link, the first Flicka was built in ferrocement in '72. Bingham built a 'glass plug in '74 that Nor'Star Marine used to build the first production hull in '75. Pacific Seacraft acquired the Nor'Star mold in '77. In 2000, Bob told me that he had some Pacific Seacraft craftsmen working for him at Nor'Sea. So, perhaps it's a stretch, but the Flicka and the Monty could be said to be distant cousins. :-) --Craig http://www.coslink.net/personal/flickafriends/history/page2.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <htmills@bright.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 7:46 PM Subject: Flicka Hi, Scott Wow, I didn't know that no Flicka has yet managed a circumnavigation. As long as the boat's been around (late 70's?) you'd think someone would have done it. Tod
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