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2007 Weta Marine Weta 4.4 Trimaran
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Description: Larrikin is a beautiful 2007 Weta Trimaran - it’s one of the earlier Wetas (Hull # 45) in the original canary yellow. The boat is in good condition; I am the 2nd owner, having purchased it in 2017 from the 1st owner who imported it originally but only sailed it a few times in the first 10 years all on inland lakes. I’ve exclusively sailed on Oregon lakes since then.
What’s a Weta?: Wetas are super-fast and responsive 14 foot trimarans that are great for experienced sailors or racers but still stable and forgiving for those just getting started. Its a blast for one or two adults to hit double digit speeds or bring along a few kids for fun, easy, comfortable, and safe sailing. This is a very sturdy yet light boat featuring composite foam hulls with carbon spars and beams. The boat features a boomless mainsail, making it easy to handle with fewer obstacles and increased safety in the cockpit. Spacious trampolines are comfortable and make the boat feel bigger than it is.
The Weta is also fast and easy to setup - with a little practice rigging and launching can be done by a single person in under half an hour. And with the amas removed for towing and storage, the boat is very compact roughly the size of a Laser dinghy the boat on the trailer fits in a standard garage. Extensive support and information including video tutorials on setup and sailing are available through the wetamarine site and wetanorthamerica site.
Equipment: - Year: 2007 - Length Overall: 14.4 ft - Hull Identification Number: WOW0045F707 - Hull Material: Fiberglass - Mast: Carbon Fiber two-piece, tapered mast - Bow Sprit: Carbon Fiber (removable) with Ronstan continuous furler - Standing Rigging: Shrouds and fittings in good shape; includes forestay for use with laminate jib and integrated furler forestay with furling jib - Sails: o Black Laminate Main and hank-on Jib (excellent condition) o White Dacron Furling Jib on Harken single line furler (excellent condition) o Black Furling Gennaker on Ronstan continuous furler (excellent condition) - Running Rigging: All lines in great shape; color coded for easy identification - Daggerboard: Excellent condition with foil bag - Rudder: Kick-up rudder on carbon cassette; excellent condition; fits in foil bag - Tiller and tiller extension: Weta tiller with carbon fiber tiller extension
Key Upgrades and Modifications: o Added a 6 diameter Viking Marine watertight main hull deck hatch with gear bag o Upgraded mast base for easier mast setup o Carbon fiber protectors on the bows of the main hull and amas o Cockpit sole hiking strap for downwind sailing at the stern o Trampoline rail padding for comfort while seated at the rails o Pool noodle style trampoline foot strap raisers simple but very helpful o Dagger board keeper bungee cord o Main sheet soft shackle and support bungees for ease of use
- Beach Dolly: Aluminum, ballon tires, rides on the trailer. (Fair to good condition)
Trailer: Harbor Freight heavy duty folding utility trailer with winch and ramps. The boat on the beach dolly can be winched up onto the trailer by one person. (Good condition)
Other Inclusions: o Weta storage cover (Gray) o Collapsible, lightweight fluke style anchor with 6 chain and 75 braided rode o Quick release cockpit tether and chest harness o Paddle o State of Oregon Boat Registration good through 2024
- Items to note: o The hull has cosmetic gel coat scratches. Sailing the Oregon mountain lakes means gravel beaches so the hull has scratches to match. There are also a few scuff marks and superficial cracks in a couple of small spots on the deck. (See pics) o The hull endured some road rash in 2019 due to my trailering error. Damage was limited to a small area on the bottom of the fiberglass lip at the very aft of the main hull. Thoroughly repaired with West System Epoxy and fiberglass to be at least as strong as original with a close gel coat color match. No issues since repair. (See pics)
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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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Weta Trimaran
“Life’s better with a Weta” they say! The Weta is a fun, fast and easy Trimaran that appeals to sailors of all ages and abilities.
10 reasons to love sailing your Weta!
- Incredible stability
- High performance – speed up to 20 knots
- Simple rig – no boom
- Versatility – sail solo or together
- Lightweight yet robust
- Compact storage
- No abs of steel required
- Rig and launch by yourself in 20 minutes
- Proven New Zealand design
- Capsize resistant and easy to recover
The fun bit – getting out and fast on the water – is easy, too, with the boat designed for ease of handling whether you’re a seasoned skipper or an enthusiastic novice. The three-sail design, boomless rig and minimum control lines mean you can make the most of the wind single-handedly, and even with the family on board, you can tack like a monohull but speed like a multihull, with absolute ease.
And when you’ve had all the fun you can take, everything packs down quickly and easily and stores on a surprisingly small footprint.
SAILING FOR EVERYONE Unlike other dinghies, the Weta is the boat everyone can use – in almost any conditions – all in one compact, easy package.
READY TO SAIL The Weta comes with everything you need to go sailing – three sails, custom aluminum beach trolley, sail bags, carbon rudder stock, carbon foils and custom foil bag.
COMPACT DESIGN The Weta packs down to the footprint of a Laser on a custom fit, lightweight beach trolley.
FAST AND EASY SETUP Lightweight and simple, rig and launch by yourself in 20 minutes.
ONE DESIGN CLASS Weta has an active strong base of racing fleets across the world.
CUSTOM HULL COLOURS Stand out from the crowd with a custom color options.
SAILS FOR EVERY WIND STRENGTH Redesigned by Norths in 2017, the bi-radial cut mainsails provide manageable high performance in all conditions. The Standard 8.3sqm Sail is great for beginners or strong winds. The Square Top (SQ) 9.3sqm Sail gives more speed in light winds and effortless power up to 20 knots.
UNCOMPLICATED DECK LAYOUT Screecher furler cleat on cockpit side, swaged stays, Liros ropes and optional hiking strap.
NO FITNESS FANATICS REQUIRED In most dinghies you quickly get tired when the wind gets up, but the Weta is comfortable to sail in nearly all conditions, whatever your ability or mobility.
SLEEK FLOATS With a vertical join, the clean look float has strong internal construction. Killwell carbon beams enable a precision fit with the main hull.
NORTH SAILS Proven quality, worldwide service.
PRECISION CENTRECASE Xtreme Sailing Products have 20+ years experience building quality sailboats, including the F18, 29er, 420 and Taser.
DRY HATCHES Quality Nairn hatches for a tight seal.
CUSTOM BLOCKS Captive carbon pads with Ronstan blocks for better trampoline alignment.
ROBUST RUDDER BAR & GUDGEONS Engineered for strength and durability.
SPECIFICATIONS
14’5″ / 4.4m | |
11’6″ / 3.5m | |
5’7″ / 1.7m | |
Fibreglass / Foam | |
Hull128lb / 58kg | |
40lb / 17.5kg | |
89sq ft / 8.3sq m | |
34sq ft / 3.2sq m | |
86sq ft / 8.0sq m | |
Carbon | |
Carbon two Piece | |
Carbon | |
FoilCarbon | |
Carbon | |
Ronstan | |
North Sails | |
Carbon | |
Weta Design Team & TC Design |
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Compact Weta Trimaran Screeches Past the Big Boys on Biscayne Bay
Mini-multihull with aerospace-like attention to detail fills niche of high-performance day sailor.
The new Weta trimaran is designed in New Zealand, built in China, and imported into the U.S. by Nor Banks Sailing of Duck, N.C.
Photo by Billy Black
When it comes to the pure love of sailing, its hard to beat a small, light efficient boat whose sole mission is to harness the wind rather than provide a home afloat. And now that Hobie and others are moving toward heavy, flexible, roto-molded plastic, and lower performance “beach boats,” its no surprise that a new mini-multihull has come along to fill the niche.
During the few days immediately following the Miami Boat Show in February, Biscayne Bay, Fla., becomes a multihull playground where shallow-draft cats and tris strut their stuff. In a David-and-Goliath replay, the 14-foot-6-inch long Weta trimaran streaked like an agile mouse amidst a herd of elephants. The big cruising cats certainly offer sumptuous accommodations, but they lumbered in the fickle 10- to 12-knot breeze that touched down and lifted off the bays green water. At the same time, the Weta 4.4 scooted off on double-digit reaches, accelerating with each puff, and ghosted through the lulls. If enjoying an active sailing experience on Miamis aquatic frontyard was the plan of the day, the Weta won hands-down.
Conceived in New Zealand by father-and-son team Roger and Chris Kitchen, and designed with collaborative help from a handful of experienced sailors, this elegantly simple and finely built boat is a glowing example of mission accomplished. The company principals, an ex-mathematics teacher and his highly skilled Laser-racing son, bridged both a generation and engineering gap, and came up with the performance boat both had envisioned. The big challenge, however, was in creating a cost-effective boat with the strength-to-weight ratio needed for performance sailing. And a good part of the Wetas challenge was to mate an efficient design concept with the careful use of high-tech and mainstream materials along with exacting composite boatbuilding techniques.
Construction
A carbon-fiber and E-glass tubular framework connects the outer amas to the hull and successfully spreads rig and hull loads. The mast and sprit are also made of carbon fiber, but the light, stiff hull structure, daggerboard, and rudder are built using less-costly E-glass and Divinycell foam. Wetas key to fabrication success stems from the builders aerospace-like attention to detail. Vacuum-bagging and strict resin control results in the elimination of resin puddling and sloppy glasswork in hard-to-get-at areas, and offers excellent weight control. The 220-pound boat is as lean and fat free as a long-distance runner, yet retains the strength and stiffness needed in a high-performance sailboat. These boats are built in China, and they represent a new trend in Asian boatbuilding, an industry once known only for thick, resin-rich laminates and carved teak trailboards.
The deck layout and hardware selection make absolute sense, and show the value of continual input from accomplished small-boat sailors. Not only is there sensible layout of the sheet leads, cleats, and control lines, but all the gear works from either inboard or outboard hiking locations. When you first climb aboard the trimaran, youll find that theres plenty of room for two seated on the comfortable side deck of the main hull, and theres even room for big feet and the mainsheet tail in the full-length cockpit well. Sitting out to windward on the canvas trampoline, the tiller extension and sheet leads make sail trimming and screacher control a snap. Its hard to make a small boat really roomy, but the Wetas wide canvas side deck extension and main hull create plenty of room for a couple and a cooler.
Photo by Ralph Naranjo
The success of this pocket-sized trimaran also stems from its sailplan, a triple threat of main, jib, and easy-handling, furling screacher. The boomless mainsail, made by windsurfer sailmaker Gaastra, incorporates five full tubular battens that control draft and allow the mainsheet to be attached to a well-reinforced clew rather than a conventional boom. Its sculpted foot allows a crew to easily duck under during tacks but still keeps sail area maximized. Gaastra transferred quite a bit of its “go fast” sail shaping into the sailplan, including light tubular batten technology and X-ply and monofilm sail material. The high-tech Gaastra sail package, like the Harken hardware and carbon sprit and mast are all standard, and the result is a package primed for performance.
The upwind sailplan is that of a classic multihull with a big main (75 square feet) and small jib (23 square feet) providing enough drive to make ghosting in light air more than a possibility. Thanks to this efficient sailplan, tight sheeting angle, and a foil-shaped daggerboard, the boat points quite well-more like a one-design dinghy than a multihull. Steer a little wider and the roller furled “screacher” can add a virtual turbo boost. This 60-square-foot gennaker deploys like any roller furler but is trimmed via a single sheet led through both port and starboard leads. As a result, there is much less line to cope with and no sheet tails to drag in the water. To date, the top recorded speed has been 16.5 knots.
The ride is both exhilarating and responsive, sort of like sit-down windsurfing, lots of speed but fewer gymnastics. The helm is fingertip light, and the boats responsiveness takes a little getting used to in order to avoid oversteering. The slight up angle of the amas keeps the windward ama out of the water most of the time, reducing drag. Spray flies, and the boats proximity to the waters surface delivers an enhanced sensation of speed. In a way, it makes sailing more of a contact sport, best suited for warm water and sunny skies. Extending the sailing season means a commitment to good drysuit or wetsuit technology.
Putting the boat away is expedited by the handy beach dolly that comes as a standard component of the new boat. It captures the main hull and locks it in place for quick de-rigging or beach storage. It also eliminates the tendency to scar the hulls by dragging them up and down the beach. Rigging, and its end-of-session reversal, takes less than 20 minutes. This includes assembling the amas and hull, stepping the mast and sprit, and setting the sails. The boats user-friendliness is a tribute to the designers. Whether or not you enjoy multihull sailing, its hard not to give high marks to a well-thought-out sailboat.
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One-Design Class Type: Multihull
Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both
Approximately how many class members do you have? 60
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About Weta Trimaran Class of North America
Weta is a 14.5 foot trimaran used for day sailing with family and children as well as one-design racing. With its sleek design and lightweight tech materials, speeds of 20 knots can be reached. Due to the Weta’s ease of handling, it’s perfect for the enthusiastic novice or seasoned skipper. It brings the best of both worlds together since it handles like a Monohull with the speed of a Multihull.
Boats Produced: 1500+
Class boat builder(s):
Weta Marine, Auckland, NZ
Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 500+
Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:
California Texas Northeast Mid-Atlantic North Gulf Coast Central Florida
Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes
How many people sail as a crew including the helm? One or Two
Ideal combined weight of range of crew: 120-180(1up) 250-300(2up)
Portsmouth Yardstick Rating: 84 for one up and 86 for two up (Unofficial)
Boat Designed in 2006
Length (feet/inches): 14’5”
Beam: 11’6”
Weight of rigged boat without sails: 220
Draft: 3’0”
Mast Height: 21.5 feet. Deck mounted overall 23.3 feet above waterline
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The Weta is a 4.4 meter fibreglass/foam composite trimaran with a boomless main, jib and roller furling gennaker. It can be sailed single handed or with up to three adults. When rigged it has a beam of 3.5m, but when put away on its beach trolley the beam is just 1.7m.
200-300 | Inspection port in front of centerboard | n/a | Black 6” port | Ronstan | |
600-900 | Dolly lightened and strengthened | Black moose heads | White moose heads | Weta | |
2008 | 250 | Dagger board size increase | Small | Large | Weta |
2008 | 250 | “Spitfire-rod” rudder replaces Dotan | Kick up | Flip up rod | Weta |
2008? | Dotan Rudder replaces Casette | Casette | Dotan kick up | Dotan | |
2011 | Continuous Furler | Single pull drum | Continuous | KZ/Ronstan | |
2012 | Blocks/cleats replaced | Harken | Ronstan | Ronstan | |
2012 | Float arms joint upgraded | Gelcoat part covers jont | Gelcoat completely covers joint | Weta | |
Mast cleats replaced for jib/gennaker | Horn Cleet | Cam Cleet | C-Tech | ||
2015 | TBA | New moulds | |||
Vertical float joins & stronger construction | |||||
New carbon tube supplier | Killwell | ||||
Reinforced rudder pintle | |||||
gennaker furler moved to side deck | |||||
New rope supplier | Liros | ||||
New Sail Supplier | Gaastra | North Sails | North Sails | ||
Precision Centre Case Slot | Shim required | Built in shim | |||
New float transom and hatches | Recessed hatch | Flat transom | Niam | ||
Swaged stays | |||||
Trolley improvement | One piece | Bolt-on ama rests | Weta | ||
2016 | ~1200 | Furler | KZ Furler | Ronstan Furler | Ronstan |
2017 | Foam Core Hull Construction | Hex Core | Weight reduced to 120Kg | Weta | |
Square Top Mainsail 9.5Sqm | North Sails | ||||
Furler | Ronstan | Harken Furler | Harken | ||
2019 | Furler | Harken | Ronstan | Ronstan | |
Trolley weld improvements | Weta | Diagonal welds for improved strength at axle | Weta | ||
2020 | Self Tacking Jib (optional) | Weta | Self tacking | Weta, Allen Bros. | |
Furler update | Ronstan | Stainless steel bearings added | Ronstan | ||
Twin Tiller Extension Kit | n/a | Kit with additional tiller and fittings | Optiparts, Killwell | ||
2021 | >1350 approx | Self Tacking Jib track supports incorporated into deck mould | Track supports glued to deck | External track supports not required on new boats | Weta |
2023 | SwiftFurl Furler | Ronstan | Torlon bearings | Allen Bros |
Length (Main hull only) | 14 ft 5 in / 4.4m |
Length (Including bowsprit and rudder) | 18 ft 10 in / 5.75 m |
Beam | 11 ft 6i n / 3.5m |
Beam folded away | 5 ft 7 in / 1.7m |
Minimum Beam Main Hull Only | 3 ft 4 in / 1.05m (Main hull only on trolley with no ama extensions fitted) |
Height Stowed on Trolley | 3ft 9 in / 1.2m (with standard wheels – 1.0m without wheels) |
Hull material | Fibreglass/foam core |
Hull Resin | Vinylester (bonded with Plexus epoxy) |
Weight – Main Hull | 132lbs / 60kg** |
Weight – Float with Beam Frame | 40lbs / 18kg** |
Weight – Fully Rigged | 265lbs / 120kg** |
Sail Area – Main | 100 ft ft / 9.3 m (SQ) or 89 ft / 8.3m (Std.) |
Sail area – Jib | 34 ft / 3.2m (Std.), 32 ft / 3.0m (Self -Tacking) , 32 ft / 3.0m (Furling) |
Sail area – Screecher | 86 ft / 8.0m |
Beam Frame | Carbon |
Mast | Carbon 2 piece |
Mast Weight | 13lbs/6kg |
Mast Length | 21.4 ft / 6.53m |
Height of mast above water | 24ft / 7.3m |
Rudder Stock | Carbon |
Rudder Foil | Carbon |
Rudder Lockdown Rod | Fibreglass (custom fittings) |
Twin Tiller Extensions | Carbon (Optiparts universal joint) |
Centreboard | Carbon |
Centreboard depth under hull | 3.0ft/0.92m |
Hardware | Ronstan/Allen/Custom |
Mast Track | C-Tech NZ |
Furler | Allen Bros SwiftFurl AL-4907 (Previously Ronstan 60 Series RS006400A, Harken 163/ , KZ RF200, Ronstan RS006400) |
Self Tacking Jib Track & Car | Allen Bros (Custom) |
Self Tacking Jib Track Support | Weta Custom (Built in to deck molds of new boats – kit available for older boats) |
Sails | North Sails (Gaastra pre-2015) |
Maximum Crew Weight | 530lbs / 240Kg |
Maximum Recorded Speed | |
Maximum wind recorded sailed (mainsail only) | |
Minimum planing speed (depending on waves) | ~8 knots |
Handicap Rating | UK PY 950, USA D-PN 78.5, AUS 94 (98 2-up) |
Tacking Angle (approx) | 95 degrees upwind, 90 degrees downwind |
Design | TC design & Weta design team |
Manufacturer | Xtreme Sailing Products, Singapore (2015 on) |
Width of Trolley (At rear “Moose Heads”) | 5.75′ /1.75m 2015 version (6 ft 10 in / 2.1m old black version) |
Wheelbase of trolley (standard wheels) | 3ft 7 in / 1.13m |
Trolley Axle Width | 3ft 5″ (895 mm) |
Trolley Axle Internal Diameter | 1″ (25mm) |
Trolley Axle Sleeve Diameter | 1.06″ (27mm) |
Total length of trolley (at ground) | 10.75′ (3.275m) |
Length from front of trolley (at ground) to axle | 8.18′ (2.495m) |
Manufacturing
Initially the boat was manufactured in New Zealand but volume production difficulties and high costs led Weta Marine to move production to Land & Ocean Composite Product Co Ltd. in China.
In August 2014 production was switched again to Xtreme Sailing Products head-quartered in Singapore (although the factory is at nearby Batan, Indonesia) where the 2015 Weta was produced using a new mould with improvements in the manufacturing process and some modifications to the main hull, amas, fittings and a new sail supplier, North Sails.
In 2017, the hull construction was switched to foam core reducing the weight to the original 120Kg. In 2020 the Self Tacking Jib Kit and Twin Tiller Extensions Kit were made available for new and existing boats. In 2021, the supports for the Self Tacking Jib track were built into the deck molding for new boats.
Distribution
As of December 2022, over 1400 boats have been sold worldwide. Approximately 50% of sales have been made in the USA and just under 33% in Europe. Australia, France and the USA have the largest racing fleets with 22 boats at Weta Fest 2014, Ft Walton Yacht Club FL and 26 at the 2014 French Weta Nationals in Carnac . Over 35 boats are expected at the 2022/23 Australian Nationals. The Weta World Map has locations of most of the Weta owners (that wanted to be included) here .
Weta Marine founders Roger and Chris Kitchen saw a gap in the market for a safe, stable, easy to rig, easy to stow, high performance, recreational family boat. Twenty years ago a variety of surf cats were available but there had been little or no development since then and many sailors were looking for a boat that could be easily handled, single handed, both on and off the water. There was no centreboard yacht available that could be used both by kids learning to sail and adults looking for high performance and thrills.
In 2001 on a trip to France, Roger and Chris were really impressed with the way the French used multihulls in their Learn to Sail programs with 3 young children learning together on a 3.5 m cat. On returning to New Zealand they commissioned a multihull designer (Tim Clissold of TC Design) to sketch up some hull forms that fitted their brief.
They built the first Weta using foam/glass construction and launched it early 2003. The boat had potential but it needed a huge amount of development. Over the following 3 years the Weta underwent trials with many design changes with input from some of New Zealand’s top sailors. The Weta created a lot of interest both nationally and internationally, especially from people who saw it as being a truly versatile family yacht that looked so good. Weta Marine was formed in February 2004 and the decision was made to manufacture the Weta.
2006 was spent setting up a top quality production line in China and sourcing world class components for the boat. The first production Weta was sold in New Zealand in October 2006. 2007 was a time of expansion into a number of overseas markets and there is now a great team of enthusiastic hard-working distributors in Australia, China, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Thailand, UK and USA. Weta 1000 was manufactured in July 2014.
There are a number of people/companies/organisations who have made a significant contribution to the success of the Weta Marine design team. These include:
Mike Bullot, David Charlesworth, John Cliffe, Jason Daniels, Gaastra, Harken NZ, Warwick Kitchen, Land & Ocean, Vince Lettice, NZ Trade & Enterprise, Graeme Robbins, TC Design and Markus Winter.
Yachts & Yachting (UK) 2011
SailWorld (AUS) 2010
MySailing (AUS) 2011
SailWorld (USA) 2010
SailingMagazine (USA) 2010
Sail Magazine (USA) 2009
Multihull Review (UK) 2009
In addition, Weta can now match any RAL-code colour or photo with a 25% deposit and additional charge (depending on the colour) – this excluded dark colours with a Luminosity less than 50 which tend to fade quickly due to UV.
All new boats are supplied with a container of Gelcoat pigment which can be mixed with local clear Gelcoat for repairs.
Colours for boats <#1000 are RAL codes available internationally. “Traffic Red” Red 3020 “Zinc Yellow” 1018 “Yellow Green” 6018 “Signal White” 9003
Colour Changes “Blood Red” to ‘Ferrari Red’ – approx hull #56 onwards “Lemon Yellow: to Warm Yellow – approx hull #150 onwards. “Light Grey” (RAL 7035) to White – in 2013 (hull number?)
A fully revised and updated manual is available in Google Docs format here
Definitions: Mods, TIPs and Notes
There are three information categories used in this Wiki
- MOD: Modifications are changes you can make to the boat to make it easier to sail
- TIP: Things you that might help you in caring for your boat or sailing it.
- NOTE: An important issue that owners should be aware of
Please be aware that many of the modifications suggested may be illegal for racing purposes under the International Weta Class Rules which state:
The original rudder was a foil slotted in a cassette
From ??? this was replaced with the Dotan automatically lifting and lowering rudder
From August 2008 this was replaced with the longer and more sophisticated ‘spitfire wing’ spring strut operated rudder with an elliptical bottom edge.
TIP: Always wash off salt water from the rudder fittings after use. Corrosion of the metal components can occur caused by g alvanic c orrosion between the steel and the carbon fibre. Check any stainless steel components, especially if exposed to seawater, for corrosion on a regular basis.
TIP: The rudder pintle rod used on the Spitfire Wing spring strut rudder can easily fall out if you remove it when the boat is in the water. Better to remove it on land.
NOTE If you need to replace the pintle rod, it can be manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel rod, 210mm x 8mm. The holes for the pin that hold it in place are 5mm from each end and 2.5mm wide. It is recommended to use a stainless steel fabricator as stainless steel is difficult to drill without a drill press and carbon drill bit.
MOD: You can dispense with the rod entirely (especially if you sail somewhere with many sand bars, shallow water or floating obstacles – e.g. jellyfish) which might either damage the rudder or cause it to jump up frequently with the subsequent loss of steering. Just wrap 9mm shockcord around the stock 3 TIMES for the Bungee Auto-Kickup System – details here
TIP: To avoid cracks in the tiller stock after beaching the Weta, always clip the rudder in the up position otherwise the waves can cause damage when they hit the rudder.
MOD: The tiller extension is a little short if you are hiking from the Amas. It can be extended by adding a 6-8 inch/15-20cm rod or carbon tube with a slightly smaller outer diameter than inner diameter (22.5mm) of the original extension. Remove the stopper and rubber grip from the end of the tiller extension. Wrap some tape around your new extension piece and insert it into the original tube so that it fits tightly. Wrap more tape around the join between the old and new sections. Replace the rubber grip on the end and wrap some tape around so that it can’t slip off. Add a bung to protect the end.
MOD: Twin Tiller Extension Kit In 2020 Weta Marine produced a twin tiller extension kit which consists of an extra tiller (shipped in two sections and joined with epoxy) and attachments for the tiller to allow both old and new tiller extensions to be attached either side of the tiller. Also included was a steel ring and bungee attachment which kept the free tiller extension from dragging in the water but allowed it to pivot forward in use. Details here
TIP: You may also find the inactive tiller extension catches on the edge of the tramp – one way to resolve this is to tie the loops on the tramp edge down out of the way and also extend the tiller extension to 2m long. Details here .
MOD: Another alternative is to fit a (Laser-style) traveller bridle which allows the tiller to pass under it and therefore you can keep hold of the tiller through the tack – details here .
Daggerboard
The original daggerboard was replaced with the 42cm/18″longer version with an elliptical bottom edge from August 2008
The original Weta often required a shim or lining of the slot with carpet/neoprene to prevent water from squirting up the slot and causing the daggerboard to oscillate and hum. The 2015 Weta has a reworked daggerboard slot providing a tighter more accurate fit with a “fluffy gasket” to hold it steady and prevent water squirting up it (replacement gasket is available from Weta dealers).
MOD: To prevent the daggerboard from sliding down the slot when partially raised and from sliding out if you capsize. Add a 30cm length of bungee shock-cord to the front handle hold so that the bungee can be looped around the mast and clipped onto itself.
TIP: The trailing edge of the daggerboard can easily get damaged against the back of the slot if you hit the bottom with it down. Glue some thin carpet or neoprene at the back in the bottom of the slot to help prevent damage but try never to approach a beach with the daggerboard half down.
In August 2014 the Weta 2015 was announced with sails supplied by North Sails cut to the same dimensions as the original Gaastra sails. In 2018, The Square Top 9.3Sq M (100 Sq ft) mainsail was introduced which improved performance in lighter winds and when sailing with crew but is still useable up to 25 knots. At the same time the cut of both the Square Top (SQ) and original Pin-head (PIN) mainsail was changed to a modern bi-radial shape compared to the tri-radial original. Also the colour of the sail tapes was changed from black to light blue for improved visibility. Dacron sails are still available. In 2019, the gennaker ripstop nylon supply was switched to Contender Sailcloth which allowed additional colours (Lilac, Orange, Pink).
The original sails were white Dacron but were soon replaced by clear Mylar made by Gaastra (best know for windsurfing sails). The North Sails mylar film is light grey.
Optionally, a Dacron furling jib and smaller 6.5 m 2 mainsail are available. This can be used for sailing schools so that they can still teach comfortably in 20 knots of wind and is also great for lighter sailors so that they too can sail in higher winds whilst using the jib. Dacron sails are used in the “Resort” version of the boat.
Screecher (Gennaker)
Screecher furler.
The original screecher furler was a single pull Harken 163 but it could be difficult to furl in strong winds ( a 1:2 ratio helps ) and after a brief switch to the Ronstan RS006400 furler, this was replaced by the KZ RF200 continuous line furler in April 2011 but this had problems with corrosion of the bearings (although some late models have ceramic bearings). In 2016 they switched to the new Harken 1134 continuous furler but due to increasing costs, Weta switched to the the Ronstan RS006000 furler in 2019. In 2020, this was revised to the Ronstan RS006000A with stainless-steel bearings. This resolves an issue with the furler not spinning easily when moisture penetrated the sealed bearing of the original.
TIP: When furling the gennaker (especially in strong winds) always bear away so the gennaker is largely behind the mainsail and, while keeping tension on the sheet, pull on the furling line – this will ensure a tight furl.
TIP: If your furler doesn’t unfurl fully by pulling the gennaker sheet, or won’t furl/unfurl at the top, the bearing may be gone – if you find it cannot spin the drum freely by hand then it’s most likely corroded internally and you should upgrade to the Ronstan RS006000A or Harken 1134.
Harken 1134 | Ronstan RS006000A | Harken 163 |
TIP: The Ronstan furler is designed to throw the line off the reel when releasing the furled sail and therefore should not have any tension in the tail of the furling lines if you want to take advantage of a quick deploy.
NOTE: Wash the furler with fresh water to remove salt/sand and lubricate with dry silicon spray. Never use a greasy lubricant as this will trap sand.
MOD: The Harken drum furler can be improved with a 1:2 furler line system using a small pulley which greatly improves the unit. See photos here . (Note that the Harken drum furler may fail to furl properly in winds over 25 knots).
MOD: The plastic “shackle” used to attach the foot of the screecher to the furler on early boats is prone to failure under continuous use. It can be replaced with a lashing made from 4mm line.
Gennaker Sheets
MOD: Tapered gennaker sheets can be made for the Weta. It is recommended the tapered/core section measures 100 cm from the inside of the loop to the edge of the jacket/outer casing of the line.
TIP: To prevent the clew of the gennaker or the knot from catching on the forestay during a gybe, i t’s better to attach the gennaker sheets by passing the rope through the eye in the gennaker from the “wrong” side (ie. starboard gennaker sheet goes through from the port side) and then tie a figure 8 knot. Repeat the process with the port gennaker so that it also goes through the eye from the opposite side. This means there is no knot or corner of the sail to get caught on the forestay during a gybe.
TIP: Use a white marker or some tape to mark the gennaker blocks so that you always thread them the right side.
Gennaker Additional Block
MOD: If you find the gennaker too much to hold onto, a factory approved modification is to add an additional block at the front of the tramps. This also has the benefit of bringing the gennaker to the front of the cockpit which makes it less likely to be stepped on in a tack or gybe. More info here .
Gennaker Cleats
MOD: If you reverse the hull tie down cleats at the stern of the cockpit, they can be used to cleat the spinnaker (not recommended for tight reaching in strong winds if you want to avoid a capsize!)
Gennaker Sail Care
To lengthen the lifetime of the sail – and help to keep the shape. It’s recommended to remove the sail from the bowsprit after sailing then lay it on a flat surface and flake it from the bottom up, then loose roll it from the end.
MOD: Consider adding telltales to the gennaker about 2m up and 30cm in, one above the other using something you can see through the cloth (e.g. magnetic tape for light colours, white yarn for dark colours).
TIP: If the telltales stick to the sail when wet try spraying them (and the sail) with silicone lubricant when dry or use Scotchguard waterproofing spray. Try also creating a crease (or tying a knot) in them to avoid a flat surface that can stick to the sail.
TIP: Use magnetic tape or flagging tape (used for marking out building sites) attached to the shrouds as wind indicators which you can see without having to crane your neck to look at the top of the mast.
The mainsail is fully battened and because the boat is never sailed on a deep run does not require a boom. A bolt rope sewn into the luff of the sail is fed into a track which is glued to the 2-section mast. A V-cleat on the front of the mast engages a knot in the Dyneema leader of the halyard to provide a halyard lock at the top of the mast.
Early boats used a wire leader which was prone to failure in strong winds and waves.
NOTE: The main halyard should not be cleated under tension at the foot of the mast as this risks bowing the mast and the top section can break in strong winds (especially sailing 2-up) – use the halyard lock at the top of the mast which allows the mast to bend under stress.
TIP: The SQ 9.3 mainsail can put additional tension on the bolt rope at the foot of the mast because of the top batten and luff curve. To make it easier to raise and prevent it jumping out of the track, don’t tighten the jib or raise the gennaker before raising the mainsail. Lubricate the mast track with dry silicon spray to ease hoisting/lowering the sail.
MOD: If the bolt rope keeps jumping out of the bottom of the sail track, consider replacing the bottom 40 cm with aluminium track from the 29er which allows you to firmly close the slot with a pair of pliers.
Tension In light winds (< 7 knots) you should ease the batten tension to reduce the curve in the sail to ease the airflow and prevent the batten from inverting in a tack. In medium winds (8-25 knots) you should tension the battens for maximum power. In strong winds (25+ knots) you should ease the batten tension to reduce the power in the mainsail.
NOTE: Always leave the mainsail with the battens loose as this avoids permanently stretching the sail.
Tip: When sailing upwind in strong winds (over 25 knots), you should have the mainsheet on tight to help flatten the main but cleating it can make it harder to undo in a gust. The solution is to brace the sheet over the edge of the tramp which means you can easily release it.
The mast is in two sections which are joined by sliding them together. TIP: If the two sections are tight where they join, try dipping one end in some water or spray with dry silicon spray to provide lubricant. TIP Raise the mast when facing downwind or with the bow down on a downward slope as this makes it easier to get it vertical. TIP: A hinged mast step is available from Weta to make raising the mast easier for those who may have difficulty lifting it alone. This can be used with a cradle to allow the mast to be raised without effort. NOTE: The sail-track on the mast is made by C-Tech in New Zealand (details here) and is available from Weta Dealers in 3m sections (7.4 m are required for a complete mast track replacement). To glue the track to the mast, use a adhesive/sealant such as 3M 4200, Fixtech Fix 2 , Selleys Armourflex or Sikaflex 292. Don’t use permanent adhesives such as 3M 5200 because the mast track is prone to wear and sections may need to be replaced in the future.
TIP: If you are unable to source the sail-track from marine vendors, look for Flex-a-rail from sun shade and caravan awning suppliers.
The jib is fully battened with the battens sewn into pockets in the sail. They can be removed/replaced by undoing the stitching at the leach. Replacement battens must be the same as the originals.
NOTE: The jib is attached to the forestay using plastic clips, it may not be possible to attach the bottom clip because of the forestay lashing. The webbing straps which the clips are attached to is 50mm long on the port side and 30mm long on the starboard side.
TIP: If you cannot clip on the bottom clip you can replace it with a velcro cable tie.
TIP: Replacement clips are available from North Sails.
TIP: Jib Sail Care – Fold the top over at the first batten and then roll from the top down. This helps to prevent the bottom curling up.
Self-Tacking Jib
In 2020, Weta introduced the self-tacking jib kit which included a track with supports that could be glued to the deck, together with a 6% smaller sail with a reduced leach enabling it to tack without catching on the mast.
The kit also included blocks to enable the tension of the existing jib sheets to adjust the sheet tension and the position of the clew on the track.
The track support is now built-in to the deck moulding of new boats but adhesive kits are still available for early (<#1000) and newer boats (>#1000).
The benefit of using the self-taking jib is significant for solo sailors as it enables you to make “hands free” tacks and gybes – especially when combined with the twin-tiller kit. For racers, it means you can make faster more accurate tacks and gybes and still maintain your heading without oversteering.
MOD: Crossover Jib Sheets The Weta manual suggests attaching either end of the sheet to the clew of the jib and through the cleats so it loops across the cockpit, but this makes it difficult to adjust the jib once you are on the tramps. Also tying the sheets to the clew with a bowline is risky as bowlines can shake undone in strong winds. In addition, because the attachment point is different each time, it’s hard to have a reference marker on the sheets to gauge how much tension has been applied when trimming.
A solution is to tie a loop in the centre of the jib sheet using a Butterfly Knot and attach this loop to the jib using Soft Shackles (DIY with 1m x 4mm Dyneema) threaded through the clew holes. Then feed the sheet ends through the cleat and across the boat to tie off on the opposite tramp handle next to the shroud.
Soft shackles are light and you can have one in each jib clew hole if you wish. The benefit of having a fixed attachment is that you can then mark the jib sheet with a texter either side where they go through the cleats – giving you an instant setting indicator after you tack and for reaching/beating.
The original forestay bridle was tied to two stainless steel rings threaded through holes in the gunwale and bolted underneath. This has been replaced with a length of Dyneema line passed through the same holes with stop knots beneath the gunwale.
MOD: If you have a boat with steel rings they can be removed and the hole edges smoothed out before replacing with Dyneema.
TIP: The forestay should be tensioned so that the is no slack in the stays attached to the Amas when the boat is on the trolley – and even more in winds above 15 knots.
TIP: It’s worth checking the tension on the forestay again when the boat is in the water before you launch
TIP: Check the Dyneema for wear regularly – there have been a few incidents of failure.
The side stays are adjusted for length by the placement of the pins in the Stay Adjuster.
TIP: The recommended setting is 3 holes from the bottom for winds around 10-15 knots, 2 holes at 15-25 knots, 1 hole above 25 knots (although if sailing with the mainsail alone, move to 5 holes as this makes it easier to tack without the jib).
Mainsheet Block
The block was originally from Harken and was replaced with the Ronstan Orbit Block in ????
Trampolines
MOD: It’s highly advisable to put closed cell foam padding under the outer frame of the trampoline (a camping sleeping mat is ideal) as this makes hiking much more comfortable.
Hiking Straps
The original hiking straps were supplied without a twist in them and anchored in the centre of the tramp using two stainless steel grommets as well as being sewn into a webbing patch. Later boats have a twist in the hiking straps to make it easier to get your feet under them and have dispensed with the grommets.
MOD: If you find that your legs are too short allow you to comfortably sit on the float while wearing the harness then add an additional hiking strap outside of the supplied original (this is allowed under the International class rules).
MOD: To enable you to safely hike from the stern of the boat downwind, add an additional hiking strap between the centre ring and the rear ring on the cockpit floor. Keep it taught by passing it over an additional piece of elastic cord between the mainsheet tension anchor points at the side of the cockpit. A Laser hiking strap is exactly the right length.
MOD: NoodleRaiser™ The hiking straps can be difficult to get your feet under, especially when wearing hiking boots. You can use sections of pool noodle and/or bungee cord to hold the straps clear of the trampoline. – Cut four pieces of 4-5cm/3-4 inch of hollow pool noddle and cut a slice in each one. – Thread the pool noodle pieces onto the front and rear hiking strap sections and position them either side of the anchor point in the middle – Wrap cloth-backed tape or duct tape around them – Get some thin bungee cord (~4mm) and loop a piece of this around each hiking strap section so that it pulls over the pieces of pool noodle and thus pulls the hiking strap sections off the tramp.
Spray Deflectors
There’s no doubt that the Weta is a very wet boat – especially from around 10 knots speed when the spray from the bow goes across the middle of the tramps. So there are only two places to get less wet – hiking out hard or sitting in the middle of the boat.
MOD: An alternative is to fit spray deflectors between the tramp and the bow on either side – but they have to be able to allow water through and also allow you to get into the boat. One Weta owner in the USA has produced plans for a DIY version using tramp mesh – Rain and Sun in the UK have also produced some ready made . More info here.
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Wētā Trimaran. 9.3 m 2 (100 sq ft) [1] (Sq. Top) The Wētā 4.4 Trimaran is a 4.4 metre (14 foot) sailing dinghy conceived and developed in New Zealand from 2001-2006 by Roger and Chris Kitchen and others with original drawings by TC Design's Tim Clissold.
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An excellent sea boat, a Wētā is built for speed. And it's built from lightweight, high tech materials, meaning a Wētā is sturdy, stable, but light, ensuring even in gentle winds this beautifully balanced and responsive boat can get some sensational speeds up. With a bit of a breeze on you can reach speeds of 20 knots. Now that's some ...
Mar 15, 2022 - 3,238 likes · 33 talking about this.. When rigged it has a beam of 3.5m, but when put away on its beach trolley the beam is just 1.7m.. I kicked off my rounds of the strictly sail pacific show with the weta trimaran, a boat from new zealand that was initially designed for sail training.. Free road trailer worth £799.00 with every new weta!You can look new details of Weta ...
Weta preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Weta used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats ... Sort by: Length Year Price Added. WETA Trimaran: Length: 14.5' Beam: 11.5' Year: 2907: Type: dinghy: Hull: fiberglass trimaran: Engine: gas inboard; Location: Trusty Sail Paddle, North Carolina; Asking: $5,900 ...