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FLICKA 20

Cutter • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1974–1999

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Dimensions

LOA
24 ft
LWL
18.17 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
3.25 ft
Displacement
5,500 lbs
Ballast
1,800 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.81 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
12.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
409
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
32.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
250 sq ft
I
27.9 ft
J
10.5 ft
P
23.83 ft
E
8.88 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rig Type
Cutter
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1999
Number Built
400

Engine & Accommodations

Mast Height
30.92 ft
Headroom
5.92 ft
Notes:

Pacific Seacraft also reports a displacement of 6,000 lbs and ballast of 1,750 lbs for their "Model A" version of the Flicka

Gaff rig sail area: 288 sqft

An article by Bruce Bingham in The Small Boat Journal lists rig measurements as:

I = 28.17 ft

J = 10.5 ft

P = 24 ft

E = 9.5 ft

Began as plans available for amateur builder.(Over 200 sets sold)

The designer began building a plug for a Flicka of his own, but circumstances forced its sale to Nor'star Marine, CA, USA, before completion.

By 1975, Nor'star was building Flicka's, either as owner-finished kits, or boats completed under contract by Westerly Marine of Cosa Mesa.

In 1977 Nor'star ceased production.

In 1978 Pacific Seacraft bought the tooling and built it's version until 1998.

Over the years other Flicka's have been built from varying materials. Decks, interiors and rigs can differ widely.

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