For your consideration, a legendary 1982
Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20. These exceptional boats are true
bluewater cruisers, with sturdy simple rigs, heavy
displacement and long full keels. There are a number of Flickas that have crossed oceans and circumnavigated the world.
RIGHT JACK is located in Eastern Connecticut, and is currently in dry
storage at a local marina. She is USCG documented, with
current paperwork. I sailed her extensively on
Long Island Sound for the 6 years I have owned her. She is sturdy, capable, and ready to sail today, with no
work required to make her
seaworthy. No
trailer is included.
Hull: Perfect original condition, never grounded or collided. Minor scrapes and dings as expected for a 30-year-old
boat. Through-hulls are few in number: 2
cockpit drains, the sink drain, and the sensors for speed and
depth. The
hull presents ok when washed and waxed, but would really benefit from a
paint job. The
price is low to reflect this. The
boat has a full professionally made
winter canvas cover with frame.
Deck: Professionally-installed
teak deck over the factory glass
deck. I was told this was factory-installed, but I have never seen another Flicka with
teak decking, so I am not sure. The boards are in fine shape, but the deck should be improved with new caulk. There are no
leaks or
water infiltration, but it's time. The
price is low to reflect this. The boat was originally ordered without a
cockpit (flush deck), since the owner planned to stay dockside and wanted the
interior room. The second owner installed a cockpit (I am the third owner). The
installation was done well. It is deep and roomy, but it does not resemble the factory cockpit.
Rig: Standard simple, sturdy Flicka rig with forestay, 6 sidestays, and split backstay for strength and
reliability. The forestay and backstay are new, the sidestays are original. The headsail is hank-on (no roller). The boat comes with a brand-new (1 season) full batten
mainsail, a brand-new
asymmetric gennaker (never used), the original tanbark main,
jib and storm
sails, and a spare
jib (used). The original
sails are in overall good condition. A newer
mainsail cover and a jib bag are included.
Engine: This model is outboard-powered by a 9.9hp Tohatsu XLS with
electric start and 6-amp
charging capability. The
engine is 5 years old, in perfect running condition with less than 100 hours. The
interior is open, with a porta-potti
head (not the enclosed
head of later models).
Electrical:
Single Group 27 deep-cycle
battery, with plenty of room and a
battery switch for another. New LED running lights and new stern light.
Instruments: An older
Raymarine chartplotter/GPS is included, as well as brand new ST40
Depth, speed and electronic
compass instruments. Only the depth instrument is completely installed and working. Other instruments are installed, but not completely connected. A West
Marine VHF radio is installed and working.
Interior: V-berth forward, settee to starboard,
galley to port. Port area aft of settee and starboard area aft of
galley are mostly unfinished. The basic shapes of the quarter berths are in place, but have not been finished. Interior
cushions are newer (2010).
Bronze ports were rebuilt with new glass and
seals in 2014. Brass clock and barometer.
Galley: Two-burner kerosene
stove, large
icebox, and deep sink with freshwater and
raw water pumps. Factory cabinetry.
Extra
Equipment Included:
Autohelm Tiller Pilot, head,
holding tank, 17-gal
fuel tank,
Fortress aluminum anchor, 10kg plow
anchor, anchor roller, Blue Sea
battery box, DC panel, lifejackets, handheld
VHF, and much more.
Bottom Line: If you are looking for a pristine Flicka, this is not the one. She requires basic
work that is within the ability of an average handyman. But if you want a solid Flicka at a
Catalina price, that includes a pile of
gear for future upgrades, then this is the one. It is priced to sell, and represents a great value as-is. With some cosmetic work, it would be a stunning bargain, and the prettiest boat in the marina.
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