Dick: How interesting that you bought a Nonsuch 26. I just sold my Nonsuch 30 and bought a Montgomery 17. As you may know, the 30s all have cored hulls and decks while the 26s have solid fiberglass hulls. I have heard of some 30s with blister problems but it's rare. I loved my Nonsuch but it was too much boat ($$$) for me. The 26 is an excellent compromise and one I would consider if I ever decide to go up in size. It certainly can sail rings around the boats mentioned here. Maria
----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 6:37 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Bones: Flicka resin/date question > When I was looking around for a bigger boat than the M23 that "Bones" now owns, I > looked at several 1975-79 era Norsea 27s, they all had significant osmotic > blisters particularly at the turn of the bilge. That was one reason I bought a > Nonsuch 26 instead. > Dick > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 3/21/02 6:52:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > << Scott, > > > > Looks like you have you have been doing your homework on the Flickas. > > Ever looked closely at it's bigger brother the Dana? Quite a boat. > > I have heard similar stories of blister problems on earlier Flickas, I > > believe pre '88. It was due to resin formulation. A Lake Superior Flicka > > owner by the name of Sterling Weatherford has his referb story posted on > > the web. > > Thanks for sharing your knowledge. > > > > Later, > > > > Bones >> > > > > Hi Bones, > > Thank you for the follow-up. I 've been aboard a few Dana's, but have yet to > > sail one. I met Bill Crealock (the designer) once, and we discussed the > > relative merits of the different 'pocket cruisers' (or tabloid yachts, if you > > subscribe to Jay Benford's theory that pocket cruisers refer to powerboats > > only). I like the Dana very much, although I favor the outboard rudder and > > more plumb bow of the Flicka. At 8000 pounds, I group the Dana more in with > > the Nor ' Sea 27 and the Falmouth Cutter. All three are trailerable, but not > > so easily as the Flicka (easy being a very relative term!!), and the price of > > entry is a little rich for my blood of late (Used Dana's seem to start around > > the $50K mark, and ramp up quickly depending on age and condition). I would > > love to be in a position to consider any of the three larger boats, but alas, > > that is not where I find myself these days. > > > > Thanks for bringing up Sterling Weatherford's story regarding hull > > hydrolyzation and repairs. I discovered this just prior to almost purchasing > > a 1985 Flicka with some seemingly superficial blisters. I credit him with > > possibly saving me thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of work. When > > I spoke with him, he was quick to point out that not all boats of this period > > suffered the same maladies, but there is certainly reason to look very > > carefully. > > > > I was interested to hear from you that PSC changed their resin in 1988. I am > > trying to corroborate this date, as I would like to concentrate my search on > > newer boats. Could you tell me where you heard the 1988 date? Others I have > > talked to have said the same thing. Some say it was not until 1989. The > > factory doesn't seem to know (apparently there is nobody left there from the > > original days, and now it is under different ownership). > > > > As silly as it might seem, I intend to keep my M15 even if I do find a > > Flicka. I just can't stand to part with it (at least not yet, and while I > > would likely haul the Flicka to some distant location every few years (Alaska > > from Seattle/Bellingham is first on the list), I can see popping up to BC or > > down to the Sea of Cortez on short notice with the M15. There is also lake > > sailing to consider. > > > > Do I understand that you bought an M23? If so, congratulations! I will be > > eager to hear your further reports! > > > > Cheers, > > Scott Grometer > > M15 #478, "bebe" > > > > _______________________________________________ > > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
