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Kitchen sink diverter on my Roadtrek Simplicity
Since I took out the bathroom sink on my Roadtrek Simplicity, I must use the kitchen sink for those duties. This adaptation is to save water from my fresh water tank while I wait for the hot water to make it's way to the sink.
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Видео

Home made Lazy Jacks on Flicka 20 sailboat
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Simple Lazy Jack system to keep the sail from bellowing out as its lowered. Helps flake the sail on the boom.
Single line reefing for a Flicka 20 sailboat
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
A simple way to reef the mainsail on my Flicka 20 from the cockpit .
Roadtrek Simplicity RV Bathroom Remodel
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 года назад
I finally had it with the Roadtrek corner sink in my way so out it goes! Only one problem, the entire shower has to go out with it!
Flicka 20 on a wild ride!
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
It turned out to be a wild day sailing on the Pacific . Arielle handled it just as she usually does.. with confidence and grace. 25 knot winds and 6-7 foot swells. Fully reefed sails.
Latest and greatest addition to my Roadtrek Rv ! A Bidet.
Просмотров 7992 года назад
Today, I gave up my man card and got a bidet. I had to know if you're all that they say. I wiggled and giggled on your Marvelous stream and I have to say, I never felt so clean. Where have you been for all my life? I love you bidet, just don’t tell my wife.
Zongo Cup Race 2021
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.3 года назад
The 2021 Zongo cup race from Morro Bay Ca to Port San Luis CA from the prospective of a Flicka 20 sailboat. Started out fine but the wind quickly fizzled!
Flicka 20 motoring from Port San Luis to Morro Bay CA
Просмотров 8773 года назад
This was about a 20 mi trip for Arielle to Morro bay to enter the race back to Port San Luis.
Replacing the leaky Propane Regulator on my 2016 Roadtrek Simplicity motorhome RV.
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 года назад
This video probably has little interest to you unless you happen to have a leaking Propane Regulator on your Roadtrek Simplicity.
Mast raising system . Single handed on a Flicka 20.
Просмотров 12 тыс.4 года назад
This is my adaptation of Zeb's mast raising system that I found on the web. I usually have to raise and lower the mast, on my Flicka 20 sailboat, from my mooring in the ocean and it can be quite challenging! I believe this system will make it so much easier. For more info on Zeb's just search for Zeb's mast raising system. ( Mast raising, Mast lowering, Mast lifting)
Sheet to tiller system on a Flicka 20
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.4 года назад
A simple autopilot to keep on course. Works well up to a beam reach . For a down wind version you need to connect to the jib. I'll post another video on that soon.
Replacing Inverter switch to illuminated switch on my Roadtrek Simplicity
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.4 года назад
(Switch source below) Installing a lighted rocker switch for the inverter on my Simplicity. The problem with the non lighted switch is that you can actually leave the inverter on even though the battery indicator is off. The inverter draws so much power at idle that you can drain you battery quickly if you are not aware you have left it on. The switch is available below for about $5 but since s...
Girard Tankless Water Waster diverter valve FIX on my Roadtrek Simplicity
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.4 года назад
A problem with the tankless water heater in my RV is that the cold water passes over a burner to heat up then thru the pipes to the shower head. This takes quite a bit of time and not only wastes your water but also fills up the limited capacity in the gray tank! The other problem, unlike a tank type model, is you can't do a rinse, shut off water, lather up, and rinse ( also known as a navy sho...
Flicka 20 sailboat under main sail only on a beautiful day on the central coast.
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.4 года назад
Flicka 20 sailboat under main sail only on a beautiful day on the central coast.
Splashing my new ( 1978 Flicka 20 ) boat Arielle for the first time
Просмотров 27 тыс.4 года назад
Nothing much here.. Just me and a few friends putting my new to me Flicka 20 in the water at Port San Luis CA. The hoist operation is kinda interesting.
Potter Yachter's Whale Sail 2019 .. Moss Landing CA
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.5 лет назад
Potter Yachter's Whale Sail 2019 .. Moss Landing CA
Pantry latch fix on my Roadtrek
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.6 лет назад
Pantry latch fix on my Roadtrek
Lady Washington Tall Ship on the horizon in Morro Bay!
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Lady Washington Tall Ship on the horizon in Morro Bay!
Jercoupe's Cat Seat design for a West Wight Potter 15' sailboat
Просмотров 5 тыс.6 лет назад
Jercoupe's Cat Seat design for a West Wight Potter 15' sailboat
Setting up a West Wight Potter 15 sailboat in under 15 mins????
Просмотров 30 тыс.6 лет назад
Setting up a West Wight Potter 15 sailboat in under 15 mins????
Problems with Girard water heater in a Roadtrek Simplicity ?
Просмотров 23 тыс.6 лет назад
Problems with Girard water heater in a Roadtrek Simplicity ?
Why are so many Roadtrek AGM Batteries Defective???
Просмотров 8 тыс.6 лет назад
Why are so many Roadtrek AGM Batteries Defective???
Installing Front Sumo springs on my Promaster 3500 Roadtrek Simplicity
Просмотров 35 тыс.6 лет назад
Installing Front Sumo springs on my Promaster 3500 Roadtrek Simplicity
120 volt Panel in my Roadtrek Simplicity
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.6 лет назад
120 volt Panel in my Roadtrek Simplicity
NOISY PUMP FIX IN MY ROADTREK SIMPLICITY MOTORHOME RV
Просмотров 31 тыс.6 лет назад
NOISY PUMP FIX IN MY ROADTREK SIMPLICITY MOTORHOME RV
Installing a simple battery maintainer in my Roadtrek Simplicity Motorhome
Просмотров 3 тыс.6 лет назад
Installing a simple battery maintainer in my Roadtrek Simplicity Motorhome
My Freezer door won't stay shut on my Roadtrek Simplicity motorhome !
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.6 лет назад
My Freezer door won't stay shut on my Roadtrek Simplicity motorhome !
Running the Roadtrek A/C on 15 amp shore power.
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.6 лет назад
Running the Roadtrek A/C on 15 amp shore power.
Installation of Dish Playmaker and Wally receiver on Roadtrek Simplicity B Motorhome
Просмотров 52 тыс.6 лет назад
Installation of Dish Playmaker and Wally receiver on Roadtrek Simplicity B Motorhome
Roadtrek Simplicity Black Valve Handle extension
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.6 лет назад
Roadtrek Simplicity Black Valve Handle extension

Комментарии

  • @kcjk5807
    @kcjk5807 7 часов назад

    That was great. My battery disconnect stopped working do you think I can change it like you did this one?

  • @erickeith3490
    @erickeith3490 5 дней назад

    Great video! About to purchase my second WWP 15 after a ten year hiatus and your video motivated me even more to pull the trigger! Thanks.

  • @Andywmm9
    @Andywmm9 23 дня назад

    What is the light is on when the inverter is off, but then the light is off when the inverter is on?

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 23 дня назад

      Not sure what light you are talking about? The Green light is the inverter light.

    • @Andywmm9
      @Andywmm9 23 дня назад

      It looks like on my 190 popular, when the circuit is open to the inverter it commands it to be on. When closed, it commands the inverter to be off. Therefore, my light is on when the inverter is off. And my light is off when my inverter is on.

  • @mertonmarine878
    @mertonmarine878 Месяц назад

    This is a proper nifty little set-up dude... 😊

  • @kurtpedersen8276
    @kurtpedersen8276 3 месяца назад

    Nice work!

  • @RichardMoynahan
    @RichardMoynahan 4 месяца назад

    This was 5 years ago, but I plan to launch my Potter 15 there soon before the year is out. Your video will help me get my boat ready. I noticed you didn't use a mast crutch. Thanks for putting this video out.

  • @liamstone3437
    @liamstone3437 4 месяца назад

    With many sails it is prohibited to bind the reefed sail to the boom as you did because the middle grommets are not designed to carry load and the sail will rip. Perhaps your sail is reinforced enough that that will not be a problem but I mention it for the benefit of others.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 4 месяца назад

      You are right if the sail was on a loose footed boom. Then you just gather the sail up and tie it to it's self. The flicka uses a fixed foot sail so there is no way to tie the sail up unless you tie it around the boom.

  • @BozAwesome
    @BozAwesome 5 месяцев назад

    Well done thank you.

  • @frankmade-n6g
    @frankmade-n6g 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Jack, do you still have your Roadtrek? Does it use the alternator to charge the batteries? Our Roadtrek Play has a secondary alternator to charge the AGM house batteries, and we are trying to figure out how to utilize that for LifePo4 batteries.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 5 месяцев назад

      Yep. Still have it and still love it. The batteries are still working flawless. The underhood generator you have does create some problems that I didnt have to deal with but you can look at the Roadtrek Zion and simplicity owners group files. Several people have done exactly what you want to do. facebook.com/groups/1735416186750462/files/files

    • @frankmade-n6g
      @frankmade-n6g 5 месяцев назад

      @@Flicka20 Thank you, will check it out! Very clean install you got there!

  • @leecowell8165
    @leecowell8165 5 месяцев назад

    Wonder if you could to this on a bit larger boat like a Cape Dory 28? One of the things that stopped me from owning a sail on anything larger than a Hobie 16 is that I could never climb a mast as I'm deathly scared of height.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 5 месяцев назад

      @@leecowell8165 I don’t see why not as long as the mast was a tabernacle step.

  • @leecowell8165
    @leecowell8165 5 месяцев назад

    One TOUGH little boat! AND they have 6 feet of headroom. It does NOT have inboard Diesel though so I would prefer a bit larger boat like the Cape Dory 28 which does have inboard diesel in addition to the long keel and mounted rudder on the keel rather than the transom. This boat therefore requires a gasser outboard for auxilliary power (not the best kinda fuel to have onboard.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 5 месяцев назад

      @@leecowell8165 Many flickas have a 1GM 10 diesel. some even have an enclosed head which is way too small for practical use. I finally replaced my outboard with a six horse 25 inch shaft which worked very well.

  • @timothyperrigoue3997
    @timothyperrigoue3997 6 месяцев назад

    Well... I'm sold on this set up. Thank You.

  • @marineworldclassifieds9867
    @marineworldclassifieds9867 6 месяцев назад

    I'm going to try this. Thanks. Pretty smart idea.

  • @mariajosemorenoguerrero8638
    @mariajosemorenoguerrero8638 6 месяцев назад

    Cierra el tambucho!

  • @jonathanfunkhouser7917
    @jonathanfunkhouser7917 6 месяцев назад

    Brilliant. Thank you for sharing. I love the Flicka and am looking for one now, keep the videos coming please

  • @anngenewa
    @anngenewa 7 месяцев назад

    Fabulous job, as we knew you would do. As others said, too bad you don’t want to go into business. Or that you’re already married! (As am I.) 😂 I Really appreciate that you take the time to make these videos. Very instructive.

  • @michaelbeebe1616
    @michaelbeebe1616 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the share.

  • @dyonisous
    @dyonisous 7 месяцев назад

    Did you ever take video when you got closer to it like you said you were near the end of this video? I looked on your page but can't find it. Thanks for uploading this. That looked like a scene from a movie.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 7 месяцев назад

      Sorry, that was the best I got that day. She was a lot faster than I. I saw her up close and personal in the bay that week though.

  • @tumalo710
    @tumalo710 7 месяцев назад

    I have a 2015 Zion Roadtrek, Just bought it. Can you tell me if I need to have batteries on and converter on while plugged into shore power. Thanks

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 7 месяцев назад

      Yes you need to have both on in order to charge your batteries with the shore power through the inverter. You also need the inverter on if you wish to run any of the 120 V receptacles. if you are not plugged into shore power, make sure you turn the inverter off if you are not running those 120 V appliances because it will drain down your batteries quickly.

  • @robertallman2474
    @robertallman2474 8 месяцев назад

    You did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing. I noticed your comment earlier that this was your first and last bathroom remodel. Are you sure, i have a 2021 zion slumber that really really needs this bathroom makeover.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 8 месяцев назад

      Ha, you never say never but it's really a lot of work😬

  • @sartorst3376
    @sartorst3376 9 месяцев назад

    My O'Day 25 had plates with a hole in it on the shrouds at mast base height that a bridle could be attached to the boom and with the topping lift attached you could use the main sheet to raise the mast single handed with the cam cleats in the main sheet if something got tangled in was easy to stop straighten and continue. Only one additional line required ( the bridle) . In my younger years I hoisted from the stern by hand but as I got older my back couldn't take it 😢

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 9 месяцев назад

      I could also use the mainsheet but the line wasnt long enough and it was a hassle to undo it. I agree with age comes wisdom. At least the wisdom to make it as easy as possible!

  • @Medevicerep
    @Medevicerep 9 месяцев назад

    That’s the beauty of a full keel design.

  • @sghsstuff
    @sghsstuff 9 месяцев назад

    Hi jack, I had a question. I noticed that you put in an elongated toilet. I want to do the same. Did you have to do anything to the base or did that stay as is and you just added the elongated toilet thank you.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 9 месяцев назад

      That is a Dometic model 311 and with the fiberglass surround it will fit but only on an angle so your feet will be outside with the doors open. For some privacy and a larger shower area i took the curtain from the track and used cup hooks so it would follow the doors around. I could leave both doors wide open and the curtain would reach from one to the other to use the toilet. I used it like this for years but when I took out the shower I was able to pivot it as you see it now. Your toilet uses a standard flange and the flange will spin so you can angle the toilet.

    • @sghsstuff
      @sghsstuff 9 месяцев назад

      I assume it is the low profile toilet. And to be honest, I usually and most often am alone so leaving the doors open is not an issue with me as long as they close completely when I’m on the road.

  • @teeheeteeheeish
    @teeheeteeheeish 10 месяцев назад

    One of the top 3 boats ever built, of any length or class, in my opinion. My boat neighbor lives in his, and I have the honor if admiring it all the time.

  • @Wingmanbill8007F
    @Wingmanbill8007F 10 месяцев назад

    Just killed the re sale value by hacking out the shower

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 10 месяцев назад

      Well you are wrong! I have already had someone offer me more than I paid for the van back in 2016! Many people want that sink gone and it would cost them thousands to have a shop do this for them.🤑 It's not for sale and by the time it is, I will be dead. 💀

  • @homermartinez5000
    @homermartinez5000 10 месяцев назад

    Jack, thank you for sharing your video...I am definitely go to refer to it when I get my Roadtrek Play

  • @cwheremonster8870
    @cwheremonster8870 10 месяцев назад

    Wow.. great improvement. Looks fantastic.

  • @dickdowdell5813
    @dickdowdell5813 11 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed your video. It brought back some wonderful memories. In the 1980s I had to get my Flicka, "Chloe" from the Cape Cod back to Newport, RI, for the next weekend's Newport to Block Island Race. Three of my friends volunteered to help. Due to the press of time we found ourselves sailing down Vinyard Sound in a gale. We were under a storm jib and a double-reefed main and actually quite comfortable as we made our way down the sound towards Narragansett Bay on a close reach. The Coast Guard was out shooing people into port. They sailed around us, saw how comfortable we were, waved, and went about their business. Under sail, the Flicka was a very seaworthy and stable boat.

  • @mitsygaynor
    @mitsygaynor 11 месяцев назад

    Great job! wish you lived near Ontario Canada, I would definitely hire your expertise :D safe travels!

  • @ozosman3234
    @ozosman3234 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Jack, i know that you made this video a few years ago, but i thought i'd ask any way. I built my own Flicka in 1993 in England from a set of plans i bought from Fred Bingham, Bruce Bingham's dad. Because of the way i built the mast tabarnacle, i can only raise or lower my mast backwards ( opposite way to your video ). I just wanted to ask, if i reversed the lines etc., would your method still work? Many thanks, Oz.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 11 месяцев назад

      Ozosman, Building your own must have really been a experience. Kudo's to you! The reason I went forward is so I could use the boom as a gin pole. I use a Dwyer Mast plate so I could go either way. I think you could do just fine going aft but you will have to devise some sort of pole mounted to the front of the mast. The 10' boom gives lots of leverage. Good luck.

  • @mariajosemorenoguerrero8638
    @mariajosemorenoguerrero8638 Год назад

    Your boat is not more closed... SHE'S very BEAUTIFUL... Sorry from my English...❤

  • @SimonMercier-b9c
    @SimonMercier-b9c Год назад

    LOVE a single line reefing!! The block on the port side of the mast should be rotated to reduce friction. Happy sailing!!🙂🙂

  • @owlseye11
    @owlseye11 Год назад

    Who's Gail?

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      she's the sweeter cousin of Gale! 🤪

  • @montanadan2524
    @montanadan2524 Год назад

    Nice and I think one deep reef would be perfect for a Flicka. Are you shopping for a IP35 by any chance?

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      Island packet is also a wonderful well built boat but I am afraid I am toward the end of my sailing life so smaller and smaller I shall go. 🥲

    • @montanadan2524
      @montanadan2524 Год назад

      @@Flicka20 I be following that path.

  • @montanadan2524
    @montanadan2524 Год назад

    Jack, cutting into a Roadtrek takes some big kahonas. Your the man. S/V Drifter

  • @2-2-manyboats
    @2-2-manyboats Год назад

    Really nice little system, lovely little Flicka too.

  • @kejung1
    @kejung1 Год назад

    Nice!

  • @PNW-ADV
    @PNW-ADV Год назад

    This is still the best method and video ive seen on youtube. I'm going to.tey this method for a Montgomery 17 as well. Mu stick is 21 ft tall whwre my flicka's is 26'6" tall Its great to know that the shackles need to be installed on the deck, AFT of the tabernacle. How far? Would you estimate, 1 ft or 2 ft? And I'm planning on installing my pad eyes on the mast about 6 ft up, instead of 80 inches due to my mast being shorter. Your thoughts? Thanks.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      Love the Montys. A couple of notes.. I just used this method for a friends flicka which had a tabernacle instead of a Dwyer hinge mast step. Due to the sliding step bolt we had a hell of a time getting the mast started up. If your mast isn't cut on a 45 at the front then you may have to do what we did and install blocks under the bolt head and nut to keep the bold at the top of the slot to allow the pivot. My hinge is much better. We also just used his stanchions base as a place to secure the pulleys. The were about a foot back from the mast and worked just as well. I don't think the height of the padeyes is critical but I also used mine to make a cheap set of Lazy jacks (in another video) that worked better than expected. Fair winds...

    • @PNW-ADV
      @PNW-ADV Год назад

      @@Flicka20 got it. So do you have a dwyer hinge type step at the bottom of your flicka mast instead of a tabernacle? ....i was considering getting a hinge type for my flicka

  • @lawrence7065
    @lawrence7065 Год назад

    It’s a diaphragm pump. It’s going to make some noise.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      a centrifugal pump would be better if I can find the right one

  • @lawrence7065
    @lawrence7065 Год назад

    The construction of these RV’s is horrible.

  • @WalterMorrissey-v8x
    @WalterMorrissey-v8x Год назад

    Love the Flicka, I owned hull 252, it was the best boat I have ever owned, regret selling but as I got older everything was getting harder. She was the best. I sailed it all over NC, back to California now. When I look at photos it still makes me smile.

  • @svglorious
    @svglorious Год назад

    Jack, I’m an old fart, having fun sailing my old boat. Enjoying your “down to the basics, no bikini babes” videos on cruising the coastal areas. I’m going to be coming through your area in August, and will be anchoring off of Avila Beach… maybe will see you in the area.

  • @AmayaMilton
    @AmayaMilton Год назад

    Greetings! I'm wondering if you still have the two chrome holders for the shampoo pieces in your old shower. I'm interested in purchasing them from you.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      I only have the top one. It is 1" wide . I don't have the little angle bracket for each side that was imbedded in the fiberglass. It's yours if you want it.

  • @edwardihle3697
    @edwardihle3697 Год назад

    👍 Nice set up

  • @tobygoessailing
    @tobygoessailing Год назад

    Cool!

  • @cybellaRob
    @cybellaRob Год назад

    Good job, looks great. I also dislike the useless sink in the bathroom as well.

  • @SteveKlein-p3p
    @SteveKlein-p3p Год назад

    I had this system, never worked correctly. Dish refunded my purchase. No real support, only 8am to 5pm Mon through Friday. You have to call the actual manufacturer for any real technical support. Will only track one satellite at a time. Must be better options. I use an external modem from T/Mobile.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      Just got back from a 10 day trip and the dish worked every day for me. The only time I get a tracking message is if I am behind a tree. Then I may only get one.

  • @PNW-ADV
    @PNW-ADV Год назад

    What type of hardware is used to put the Pad-eyes into each side of the mast? (80 inches up)

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      On the mast, I tapped holes and use a machine screw coated with lanocote. There is not a lot of force on them anyway. BTW, you dont really need the padeyes in the deck if you can use the lifeline stanchions.

  • @jeffreyd3231
    @jeffreyd3231 Год назад

    Thanks for the great videos! I’m a huge Flicka fan from the Bay Area. I see your Central Coast videos-where are you based?

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      Well Arielle was in Port san Luis Avila beach and I would have been happy to take you out on her but I did just sell her to a young fella in Alameda . I could probably get you two hooked up. Anyway, i'm on to my next boat.

    • @jeffreyd3231
      @jeffreyd3231 Год назад

      Love to meet him! We have boats in Alameda, and there are at least 3 other Flickas there.

    • @MrBluoct
      @MrBluoct Год назад

      @@Flicka20. Next boat 🤔

  • @ericschubring5407
    @ericschubring5407 Год назад

    Had you done it more slowly it would have been more helpful.

    • @Flicka20
      @Flicka20 Год назад

      HaHa. that was the whole point was seeing how fast.. play it back in slow motion 😁