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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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Rig and Sails
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 4.4 Trimaran Complete
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New foam core Weta, ready to sail. Hull color options are White, or Grey. For any different colors or designs we can suggest wrapping the boat. Includes custom trolley with standard 8″ beach wheels, 8.3SqM pin-head or 9.3 SqM square top mainsail, standard jib, standard gennaker (red, blue, yellow, black, Orange, or Custom).
- Larger 9.3 Sq. meter Square Top Mainsail (Better for winds up to 25 knots and sailing 2-up)
- Self-tacking jib kit (White or to match hull color if ordered with boat)
- Twin Tiller Extension Kit (additional tiller and retention shock-cord system)
- Boat Cover (Standard Waterproof or High UV Resistant)
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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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Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both
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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+
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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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New weta trimaran boat review by jonathan weston.
May 01st, 2018
Weta Marine, manufacturer of the successful Weta Trimaran, provided me with the opportunity to try out their new and improved Weta Trimaran. The event? 2018 US Multihull Championships at Fort Walton Yacht Club, FL.
For the racer, several questions needed answering: Was the savings in weight from the new foam core hull construction a regatta changer? How about gains with the new sails? What about one design integrity? Would older sails, and older boats, be able to compete with the new? We would soon find out.
For the recreational sailor, advantages to the new boats were obvious. They are lighter, thus easier to maneuver on the land dolly. The stronger construction means longer lasting boats. Plus, they now came in a plethora of colors and color combinations.
After winning Nationals at the heavy air Columbia River Gorge, Roger had brought me here as a reward and tester of the new boats. However, this was a light to moderate air venue, and I had told Roger I was retired. Perhaps it was Roger’s plan, to have the big guy tank (my nickname is Donuts); the one design integrity would be clearly stamped by my poor results.
Mike Krantz, a previous Weta National Champion, was there to prove the boats fast just in case, and Randy Smyth, another two-time Weta National and Olympic Silver medalist (2), would prove that old boats could compete just as well as the new ones. My expectations were low, but I couldn’t resist trying out the new and improved lighter Weta. Besides, getting together with old friends at one of my favorite sailing venues, FWYC, I couldn’t lose.
First Impressions
The initial sight of these new boats as we pulled into Fort Walton Yacht Club was a real eye opener. Sitting there in the warm, Florida sun were eight new boats, as smart looking and pretty as a new Ferrari. Also looking pretty were the fellows unloading them: Roger Kitchen, Weta co-designer from New Zealand, and Richard Hitchcock, Weta Florida Ambassador.
The “New Weta,” or as I call it, Weta version 3.0, now comes in a plethora of colors, some with white decks for wicked style and racetrack points. Krantz would get an aqua/white combo, I would get cadmium yellow, and Dave Berntsen white. But the best-looking boat was candy apple red with white deck, the fleet Ferrari. Sweet as! (I believe this is a Kiwi saying) Spot on! (That works).
What was different about this new Weta? Was it stiffer? Lighter? We had no scales to verify, and I wasn’t about to hammer on the hulls. Racing or not, new boats are nice to look at on land or water. The new Wetas look like salt water taffy, or glazed donuts coming hot down the conveyor belt, depending on your hunger level. I was hungry to sail one.
Was the new Weta easier to launch, move around on land? Yes. But uphill, both ways, in the sand? It’s all about the dolly wheels on this one. The new boats ship with a bit bigger wheels than the old, so even on my own, I could wrangle it with ease.
My SF Bay Area bros, legend “Davo” Dave Berntsen and newbie David Bacci arrived early to knock rust and taste new Weta. With conditions pina colada perfect for Weta sailing, 15-18 knots, the new boats felt lively. The chop was nothing like what we typically plow, yet the boat seemed stiffer. They just felt great stock right out of the box. Was it my imagination or was the boat quieter? I’m 60, so it might be a loss of hearing, but it certainly seems like the foam core dampens the chop inducing vibration.
Trunkin Nailed It!
The biggest difference I noticed was in the daggerboard trunk. Previous versions of the Weta have had variances in the width of the trunk and blades. If it’s not a snug fit, you needed to make it one, which took a lot of work. I’ve discovered through my boat and borrowing lots of Wetas, that the two key factors in upwind speed at least, are how new are your sails, and how tight your trunk. Loose daggers get outpointed to weather. Too tight, and it’s a struggle to raise and lower the board. But with the new boats? Goldylocks. The board raises up and down with ease – no restraining shock cord necessary – and seems to be a tight fit.
This improvement came at a price to the manufacturer, as they couldn’t just buy a small lot of the secret sauce that pads the board snugly. Roger, when asked what exactly this stuff was made of, replied, “a German windshield material,” though I think he means side window padding. Kiwis have different names for everything, just so you don’t confuse them with Aussies (who actually build the boats at XSP in some place called Batman, Indonesia).
Sails, the X Factor
Before the new boats were launched, the sails were modified just before the World Master Games in NZ by North Sails. Wow, these sails were something to look at. Talk about laminar flow. Gone were the odd wrinkles and leech flutter of the old sails.
Historically, for recreational sailors, the older Gaastra mylar sails have held their shape for many years. It’s only the punishing racer’s complaints that prompted a change. Roger states that, “Up until recently the sails were pattern cut. The new blue trimmed digital cut sails are using a slightly lighter North manufactured Mylar fabric. We have changed the fabric panel orientation slightly to give more support maintaining the sail shape. The new sail was the result of averaging out 6 sails selected from Gaastra and Norths over the last 10 years to maintain OD.”
There is even a newer “fathead” or squaretop version of the main being manufactured, which could become class legal in 2019. “The bigger main is easier to control in high winds as well,” claims Bob Hodges, new US Weta Class President.
There were some modifications made to the boats that included 2:1 jibsheets, fixed bridle traveler, and outboard kite placement speed rings. I was reluctant to use any for the regatta, but will probably do so going forward. All three make the boat easier to sail, so it’s not all about the racing on these improvements. That said, I’ve lived a happy Weta life six years without them.
In the championship regatta, I did feel fast, even for a donut in light to moderate winds, and would attribute it more to the sails than the weight of the boat, though weight does matter. Even trimming the boat down twenty pounds will not make a difference if you gain thirty over the Winter and head for the wrong start line! The sails trimmed right provided the power to roll the heavy donuts forward. I made enough mistakes to fill a season of sailing, and still finished fourth. So yes, fast boat, really fast sails. I felt the power.
The Weta has extended the life of many sailors who still want the thrill of multihull sailing without the constant pitch poling (though others have, I’ve never flipped it). It’s easy to raise the mast, and the boom – there is no boom to go boom. For those high on the concussion count, it’s something to seriously consider. High school sailor Cam Farrah proved that it’s also a fun, thrilling boat to sail for youngsters. We hope to see more of the tadpoles out there in the future.
In Conclusion
My take on the deal is that you can have an old boat (boat #18 was in the fleet and still competitive) but you have to keep your sails fresh, and the new sails are indeed better. Bob Hodges proved that with the heavier Weta 2.0 version (seamless amas), and new North Sails, you were still fast. Randy, he’s an Olympic pro sailor, and these were his home waters. He can win with bed sheets on a garbage can. But duly noted by all, after day 1 and getting rolled by top guys including the donut downwind, he changed his kite to a newer one.
The previous version Gaastra sails have a slightly fuller cut and leech, so they are still competitive in up to 15, but the new Norths are imho far and away faster in breeze. I faired well even in the light air races at 250 pounds, when I kept them in clear air, pointed in the right direction. It’s one of those odd requirements for racing success.
I was not alone in my assessment. On our Yahoo Group, Berntsen posted: “The new boats are true one design with same layout as all other Wetas. The major improvements in the new boats is build quality;
- blades are very clean and good foils
- foam core construction make boats lighter but all within Weta one design spec
- improvements on trampoline reinforcement
- The best improvement is the new North Sails (Grey with blue trim). Much stronger material, better sail shape and fast. If anyone wants to make an upgrade to their older boat - get a new set of sails! You'll know what I mean when you see/try them.”
The results amongst the seven new boats chartered or purchased for this regatta were mixed across the board. As you can see, old guys in old boats did just as well as young kids in old boats and old kids in new boats.
Final Results (Top 10 of 34; 10 races, 1 discard) 1. 437, Randy Smyth[WETA SINGLE], 2-3-3-3-1-4-1-[5]-2-1- ; 20 2. 1193, Mike Krantz[WETA SINGLE], 1-2-1-4-[20]-1-7-2-1-2- ; 21 3. 1003, Robert Hodges[WETA SINGLE], 3-4-2-5-4-[14]-2-4-3-10- ; 37 4. 1190, Jonathan Weston[WETA SINGLE], 7-5-4-2-2-[10]-9-3-5-4- ; 41 5. 254, Keith Rice[WETA SINGLE], 5-6-7-6-3-2-6-[8]-6-3- ; 44 6. 1199, David Berntsen[WETA SINGLE], 10-1-5-1-12-21-[23]-1-4-9- ; 64 7. 622, Carey Jones[WETA SINGLE], 4-[15]-10-12-13-7-3-9-10-7- ; 75 8. 362, Richard Stephens[WETA SINGLE], 8-12-6-10-[18]-3-8-14-14-6- ; 81 9. 1197, David Bacci[WETA SINGLE], 9-10-8-7-24-13-[26]-11-7-5- ; 94 10. 007, Cam Farrah[WETA SINGLE], 14-19-[20]-16-7-11.5/TIE-4-10-8-8- ; 97.5
Yellow: New Boats. Blue: Weta 2.0, New North Sails
In the doubled-up division (crew on board), the Taylor’s won on a new boat. Stephanie Taylor says, “I absolutely LOVE our new custom color Weta! As the Kiwi’s say, “Sweet As”. The new daggerboard fits the trunk like a glove. It looks like a Weta, it sails like a Weta. Let’s keep growing the class!”
We did not get a chance to put the boat through high wind paces, as racing was canceled for the final big breeze showdown (due to a silly tornado – sheet in, hike harder!) I will honestly have a hard time racing again with the old sails in big breeze. It’s not that big of an investment, and once I get my piggy full, I’ll sport that new boat as well, for the smooth operating dagger trunk alone (okay, it’s the colors, which I believe cost little piggy extra). And for the recreational sailor? As the age old saying goes, “It’s better to look good than to be good.”
By Jonathan Weston
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WCNA organizes and promotes sailing events throughout the year
SOCIAL SAILING
Many sailors like to sail the Wētā JUST FOR FUN
The versitility of Wētā makes it perfect for individuals, couples or families
Any time a group of Wētā sailors gather, we call it a SWARM!
Many SWARMs are scheduled throughout the year
Wētā sailors are competitive.
Racing opportunities for every skill level be it beginner or seasoned competitor.
Champion sailors from many other one-design fleets have moved to the Wētā.
Local sailing clubs host seasonal series racing.
Regional championship regattas and invitational regattas are well attended.
SANCTIONED RACING EVENTS
WCNA National Championship - Held annually at rotating locations throughout the US
WetaFest (Midwinter Championship) - Held annually at Fort Walton Yacht Club, Florida
East Coast Championship - Held annually in the Mid-Atlantic area
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Wētā Class North America
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WCNA Forum provides a place to share with other members of the Wētā Community
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2021 Weta Trimaran for sale. New in June. Sailed three times. Custom cover. New Genesis Trailer. Beach Trolley. Traverse City, MI . $15,000. 2021 brand new Weta and sails and road king trailer. Never been in water, always garaged [email protected] 515-346-2834 $13,000.
2021 Weta Trimaran. Barely used, new price 19,500. Super stable, easy to sail and incredibly fast. Hit speeds of 20 knots (23 mph). Road King Trailer and beach dolly included. View Wetas in action on Youtube! Amazing design. Equipment: Location: Columbia, Missouri. L104849 (573) 268-5540. Contact Seller. Material. Hull. Type. Rigging.
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Seller's Description. 2021 Weta Trimaran. Barely used, new price 19,500. Super stable, easy to sail and incredibly fast. Hit speeds of 20 knots (23 mph). Road King Trailer and beach dolly included. View Wetas in action on Youtube! Amazing design. Advertisement.
A robust and versatile trimaran. Learn More . Latest News & Events. July 30th, 2024. 85th Annual One Design - Deltaville, VA. August 01st, 2024. East Coast Piers Race - An Event of Two Halves. August 27th, 2024. 2024 Anglesey Offshore Dinghy Race. Wētā Worldwide. See where our boats are all over the world.
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 ...
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.
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. A furling jib and smaller mainsail ...
Connects you with other Weta owners throughout North America. Provides the structure for Weta Racing and Social Events. Regulates class rules and maintains one-design practices. Attracts top-notch sailors by upholding high racing standards. Supports this website and WCNA events throughout the year. Includes a Forum of racing tips, event reports ...
Weta 4.4 Trimaran Complete. New foam core Weta, ready to sail. Hull color options are White, or Grey. For any different colors or designs we can suggest wrapping the boat. Includes custom trolley with standard 8″ beach wheels, 8.3SqM pin-head or 9.3 SqM square top mainsail, standard jib, standard gennaker (red, blue, yellow, black, Orange, or ...
Play Video. How to Rig a Weta Trimaran. Tips for Tacking a Weta Trimaran. How to gybe on the Weta Trimaran. How to right a Weta Trimaran after Capsize. Videos about How to Rig and Sail a Weta Trimaran.
Find Your Local Wētā Trimaran dealer. Wētā Marine Head Office New Zealand [email protected]
The breeze was mild, but still it made an impression to see Dave Bernsten walk away from the tiller of his 14-foot trimaran, step to the bow, fiddle with an adjustment, then mosey back aft and resume his duties at the helm. The moment speaks to the value proposition of the Weta as stable and forgiving, a viable family playground that will crank out speed thrills when the
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 ...
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 ...
Manufactured by a variety of yacht building companies, there are currently 149 trimaran yachts for sale on YachtWorld, with 49 new vessels for sale, and 100 used and custom yachts listed. These vessels are all listed by professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships and new boat dealers, mainly in the following countries: United States, France ...
The "New Weta," or as I call it, Weta version 3.0, now comes in a plethora of colors, some with white decks for wicked style and racetrack points. Krantz would get an aqua/white combo, I would get cadmium yellow, and Dave Berntsen white. But the best-looking boat was candy apple red with white deck, the fleet Ferrari. Sweet as!
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3. Churches & Cathedrals. Memorial to the Soldiers of the 131st Maykop Separate Motorized Rifle Troop. 3. Military Bases & Facilities, Monuments & Statues. Maykop Cathedral Mosque. 25. Religious Sites, Churches & Cathedrals. Chamber Musical Theater.
Connects you with other Weta owners throughout North America. Provides the structure for Weta Racing and Social Events. Regulates class rules and maintains one-design practices. Attracts top-notch sailors by upholding high racing standards. Supports this website and WCNA events throughout the year. Includes a Forum of racing tips, event reports ...