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Six years of development and refinement by New Zealanders Roger and Chris Kitchen has resulted in the Weta, a high-speed trimaran that is easy to handle both on and off the water. Input into its development has come from world-renowned sailors and every component has been tested for strength and efficiency. |
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The boat is lightweight, quick and easy to rig and packs up to the size of a laser for transport and storage. Fully rigged it only weighs 220 lbs (100 kg) and can be ready to sail in less than 20 minutes.
Features:• Light and responsive on the helm• Easy to tack • Extremely stable in jibes and tacks • Fast! Top recorded speed of 18 knots (20.5 mph) • Less than 20 minutes rigging time • Two piece carbon mast with boomless main • Fully battened jib • Roller furling gennaker (screecher) • Easy to store and transport (disassembles to 4' (1.7M) and fits on a specially designed beach trolley) The Weta can handle three adults comfortably and the open cockpit makes it comfortable to sail for hours. Take the jib off to de-power in strong winds or to let the kids sail on their own. For a complete blast just unfurl the gennaker (screecher) and let it rip! Weta Capsize RecoveryThe Weta is one of the easiest multi-hulls to right. The process is simple and involves flooding a float and putting your weight on that float. The boat will then right itself. The complete process is described in the Specifications
Weta Trimaran package includes: • Main hull and two floats • Two trampolines • Two section mast • Beach trolley • Centreboard and centreboard handle • Mainsheet, jib and gennaker • Rudder assembly • Safety harness • Tiller extension • Prod • All deckware, blocks and lines Full assembly and operating instructions are provided with each boat. Weta Construction: • Fibreglass / foam main hull • Fibreglass float hulls • Carbon fibre beam frame • Two piece carbon fibre mast (weight 9 lbs/ 4 kg) • Carbon fiber foils (centre board & rudder) • Fibreglass/ foam foils • High quality Harken and Ronstan deck gear • Gaastra sails made of Dimension polyant fabric. Main and jib are constructed from X-PLY Mylar/fibre laminated cloth that is durable and holds its shape well. The gennaker (screecher) is constructed from S/DLN150, a high quality, non-stretch, rip-stop spinnaker cloth that comes in a variety of bright colors. Weta ResourcesWeta Manualhttp://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/Weta_Marine_Manual_hiRes.pdf Rigging the Weta Right http://www.wetamarine.com/sailing-tips-by-chris-kitchen.html Racing Basics http://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/Weta_Class_Rules.pdf Weta Class Rules http://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/Weta_Class_Rules.pdf Sail Number Instructions http://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/Sail_Number_Instructions.pdf Gel Coat Maintenance http://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/Care_and_upkeep_of_Gelcoats.pdf Furling Jib Instructions http://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/Weta_Dacron_Furling_Jib_Rigging_Instructions_Aug_2010.pdf Recommended Rope Lengths http://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/recommended_rope_lengths.pdf Recommended Hardware http://wetamarine.com/images/stories/weta_owners/Recommended_Hardware.pdf Home l Boats l Parts & Accessories l Contact Us & Request a Quote l Site Map l Privacy Statement |
First launched in 2003, the Weta is fast! Fully tuned, the boat will easily reach speeds of up to 18 knots and test even the most experienced sailor! But it's also a great boat for teaching young and old alike to sail because its stable and simple to sail - and there's no boom to hit your head! It's well balanced and easy to helm on all points of sailing and tacks easily in even the lightest of breezes.
There are only five lines to control all three sails and the mast is so light that kids can rig the Weta and launch it effortlessly from the specially-designed trailer.