Falmouth Cutter

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I too would like to take a look at, and seriously consider purchasing,
the smaller 22’ Falmouth Cutter. Any leads to one that is for sale
would be welcomed. I am in Canada and wonder about cold weather
performance-sails/rigging/equipment freezing up-and that sort of thing.
Advice from any people with Artic experience would be important to me
at this time, as I’m still in the planning stages.

Trying to locate a falmouth cutter for sale, how about anywhere on the
eastern seaboard? (USA)

Found this recent listing for a Falmouth Cutter
http://tom.yznet.com/mariko.html

Wish I was in the market for one now. I’m awaiting delivery of another Lyle
Hess design, a Montgomery 17.
Tom

For those looking for a BCC, try www.48north.

Hello-

Sorry to be slow on the uptake, but I can’t remember what your shortcomings
were for the BCC . . .

We lived on board Calypso for a year before leaving on our three year cruise
(complete with 45 lb beagle). When sailing in company with other boats
(mostly larger - 35 ft range), we always were at least even with them
speed-wise, if not toasting them. Granted, when motoring we were the slow
pokers, but we always got there. The motion on the boat was exceptional -
passages that would leave other crews moaning about the terrible experience
had us glowing from a great sail. We helped friends cross the Atlantic on a
60 footer (a Sundeer) and, even though our perception of speed was forever
altered, we would have preferred to be doing the trip on our trusty solid
boat.

We entertained LOTS (memories include three 10 person dinners - all below)
and the one thing people always mentioned was how spacious the boat was
belowdecks. I should say that we set up the interior like Taleisin’s, with a
double berth up forward, so there was no pilot berth or set up required for
us to go to bed, a big plus in my book.

We carried two dinghies and a windsurfer on board, though most of the time we
were towing one of the dinks. BUt we fit a 10.6 hard bottom inflatable up
front, over the bits (did have to haul it up and out of the way for
anchoring).

Obviously I am one of the converts, but I can think of very few shortcomings
for the boat. I’d love to put in a shower below decks . . . but I’d also
love a jacuzzi and a washing machine. Space wise, it was superb!

You probably have heard all this before, but I thought I’d add my two cents.

Nica Waters, other half of Jeremy,
Calypso, BCC #6

Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry regarding possible BCC
alternatives. I now have an expanded list of additional boats that I
will review, although I must admit the BCC, even with its
shortcomings, remains tops on my list.

I would appreciate input on three specific smaller boats. I should
preface my comments by stating that I feel all are too small for
extended blue water cruising, even with only two aboard, but I remain
open to comments and views that would say otherwise. Again, most of
my sailing is in the Chesapeake, but also includes extended blue
water offshore cruises. The boats in question are the Falmouth
Cutter, the Flicka, and another Pacific Seacraft boat, the Dana.
Flicka owners have numerous very active Web sites, and I have been
able to pick up much useful information through that source.
Information on the Dana is more difficult to find, possibly because,
like the Flicka it is no longer in production, but probably more due
to the fact that few were produced. To my knowledge, there is not a
Web site devoted to FC owners. They probably come here or go to the
Sam Morse site for information.

At any rate, I’d appreciate comments re the boats, their handling
characteristics, the limitations and benefits the smaller size
provides v-a-v the BCC, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they
handle blue water seas.

Two BCCs,
a 3 Danas and a Flika for sale.
Includes full screen interior shots
and detail photos and info.
http://www2.yachtworld.com/seacraftyachts/

Flika cruise to Hawaii
Chuck Merrill Oct column in
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/

Jeff Gilbert

From: “Gary Mynett” <garymynett@mackaymynett.com >
Reply-To: bcc@egroups.com
To: <bcc@egroups.com >
Subject: RE: [bcc] Falmouth Cutter
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 08:32:19 -0800

I do not have any personal experience sailing the Falmouth Cutter, the
Flicka or the Dana, but prior to acquiring my BCC, I did make an offer on a
Falmouth Cutter. The seller of that boat, who lived aboard with his wife
and dog, had previously owned a Flicka. He advised me that the Falmouth
Cutter was far superior to the Flicka sailing-wise.

-----Original Message-----
From: gjkovach@yahoo.com [mailto:gjkovach@yahoo.com ]
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 4:02 PM
To: bcc@egroups.com
Subject: [bcc] Falmouth Cutter

Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry regarding possible BCC
alternatives. I now have an expanded list of additional boats that I
will review, although I must admit the BCC, even with its
shortcomings, remains tops on my list.

I would appreciate input on three specific smaller boats. I should
preface my comments by stating that I feel all are too small for
extended blue water cruising, even with only two aboard, but I remain
open to comments and views that would say otherwise. Again, most of
my sailing is in the Chesapeake, but also includes extended blue
water offshore cruises. The boats in question are the Falmouth
Cutter, the Flicka, and another Pacific Seacraft boat, the Dana.
Flicka owners have numerous very active Web sites, and I have been
able to pick up much useful information through that source.
Information on the Dana is more difficult to find, possibly because,
like the Flicka it is no longer in production, but probably more due
to the fact that few were produced. To my knowledge, there is not a
Web site devoted to FC owners. They probably come here or go to the
Sam Morse site for information.

At any rate, I’d appreciate comments re the boats, their handling
characteristics, the limitations and benefits the smaller size
provides v-a-v the BCC, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they
handle blue water seas.

I would also look into the Nor’Sea 27. With it’s shallow draft, it is
ideal for the Chesapeake, and also there have been 4 circumnavigations in
that boat, not to mention numerouse transoceanic crossings.

Regards,
Stephen White
SV Euryalus


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I do not have any personal experience sailing the Falmouth Cutter, the
Flicka or the Dana, but prior to acquiring my BCC, I did make an offer on a
Falmouth Cutter. The seller of that boat, who lived aboard with his wife
and dog, had previously owned a Flicka. He advised me that the Falmouth
Cutter was far superior to the Flicka sailing-wise.

-----Original Message-----
From: gjkovach@yahoo.com [mailto:gjkovach@yahoo.com ]
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 4:02 PM
To: bcc@egroups.com
Subject: [bcc] Falmouth Cutter

Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry regarding possible BCC
alternatives. I now have an expanded list of additional boats that I
will review, although I must admit the BCC, even with its
shortcomings, remains tops on my list.

I would appreciate input on three specific smaller boats. I should
preface my comments by stating that I feel all are too small for
extended blue water cruising, even with only two aboard, but I remain
open to comments and views that would say otherwise. Again, most of
my sailing is in the Chesapeake, but also includes extended blue
water offshore cruises. The boats in question are the Falmouth
Cutter, the Flicka, and another Pacific Seacraft boat, the Dana.
Flicka owners have numerous very active Web sites, and I have been
able to pick up much useful information through that source.
Information on the Dana is more difficult to find, possibly because,
like the Flicka it is no longer in production, but probably more due
to the fact that few were produced. To my knowledge, there is not a
Web site devoted to FC owners. They probably come here or go to the
Sam Morse site for information.

At any rate, I’d appreciate comments re the boats, their handling
characteristics, the limitations and benefits the smaller size
provides v-a-v the BCC, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they
handle blue water seas.

We are looking for good action shots of the Falmouth Cutter for the
new web page. However, the images must be good, clean, and we ned
one image to be sized about 6" x 8". If it’s bigger, don’t worry -
the bigger the better.

Thanks
John