Lifting A Flicka

If the boat yard is unfamiliar with the Flicka, you need to let the lift operator know about where to place the slings. The placement of the straps is important. An image of Pacific Seacraft’s factory lift plan shows that the lifting points are roughly in-line with the fore and aft limits of the coach roof.

Plastic Strap Covers - The marina or boatyard should protect your sailboat from the straps. A plastic covering is often used to keep the bottom paint and topsides safe. I would expect this to be available.

Ropes - Because the forward strap isn’t placed under a flat part of the hull, it is very important that a rope is used to keep the two straps where they are placed after the lifting begins.

Safety - The best thing you can do when the boat yard is moving your sailboat is to stay out of the way. Before moving your Flicka, you should ask a question or two. They will explain what they are doing. If something is needed, they will ask for it.

The lift is usually a fast operation. Nothing fancy, just pick up the Flicka, move the trailer under the hull, lower, then position, and tie down. A-B-C and you are on the road.