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TomKirkman1
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Astus 2 Sail Running Downwind
I didn't bother to rig the gennaker as time was short. Wind was good and I spent some time running downwind under main and jib, only. I had to come up a little higher than I normally run with the gennaker. The feel is completely different, as the main and jib keep the power on the boat while the gennaker moves it out in front, like something is pulling you. Either way, downwind it's all about the steering. I'm not sure this isn't the fastest I've ever had this boat going.
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Weta Trimaran Running Downwind
Просмотров 273Месяц назад
Weta runnning downwind in light to moderate wind (15 to 17kts). Moves along pretty well. Just steer to the spinnaker.
Sailing - The Weta Trimaran Sweet Spot
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You come off the water and wonder who do you pay? Surely you owe somebody something for this much fun... I've kept track - I have well over 4,000 hours on this boat and very little of it in mundane conditions. People ask what is the "sweet spot" for a Weta? I've sailed it enough to say with confidence that it's between 18 and 23 knots. It'll go in less and it'll go in more, but one lacks excite...
Weta at Jordan 5/12/24
Просмотров 2423 месяца назад
Three hours of non-stop sailing at Jordan in 15 to 22 knots winds. Warren took his A-Cat. There were some lasers and assorted mono-hulls out as well. Very strong winds to the east side towards Ebenezer. Got much colder than expected. In fact, the cold is what finally drove us in about mid-afternoon. They only charged us $5 to get in. We got the better of the deal. Now if we could just get the s...
Weta Sailing on Jordan Lake
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Seems like the ground winds stop earlier and earlier as the years go by. With maybe a month left before heat and dead air return, it was nice to get out for a few hours and enjoy some spirited sailing on the Weta Trimaran at Jordan Lake in central NC.
A-Cat Catamaran Chases Weta Trimaran
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Warren trying to run down my Weta with his A-Class Catamaran. But the Weta has a secret weapon - the Screecher. Learn how to set it and steer to it, and the Weta isn't easy to catch... Warren shoot this footage from his A-Cat on Jordan Lake in central North Carolina.
Rainy Day Hobie AI Trip
Просмотров 2759 месяцев назад
For whatever reason I find the nasty, wet and windy days great for being on the water, doing a little cooking, fishing etc. The Hobie Adventure and Tandem Island boats are perfect for this.
Weta Sailing - Turning South
Просмотров 20910 месяцев назад
4 hours of first class sailing reduced to 2 minutes. But you'll get the idea...Great downwind sailing with the screecher. Weta Specifications: Length14'5" / 4.4m Beam11'6" / 3.5m Beam Folded Away5'7" / 1.7m Hull MaterialFibreglass / Foam Weight - Main Hull128lb / 58kg Weight - Float with Beam Frame40lb / 17.5kg Sail - Main8 9sq ft / 8.3sq m Sail - Jib 34sq ft / 3.2sq m Sail - Screecher 86sq ft ...
Sailing Jordan Lake October 2023
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Sailing the Weta in 20 knots winds middle of October 2023. Nice spinnaker rides downwind. Water got into the mic before the downwind stuff so the sound on those clips is a bit muted.
Spinnaker Sailing on Jordan October 2023
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Solid 15 to 20 knot winds on Jordan Lake today. It's not hard to screw up when running downwind with a reaching spinnaker but after several thousand hours of doing this it's almost second nature. It's all about the steering. Weta Specifications: Length14'5" / 4.4m Beam11'6" / 3.5m Beam Folded Away5'7" / 1.7m Hull MaterialFibreglass / Foam Weight - Main Hull128lb / 58kg Weight - Float with Beam ...
Sailing with Crew - Weta Trimaran, Astus 16.5 Sport and Hobie Tandem Island
Просмотров 434Год назад
I rarely take crew when I sail - too much to go wrong if the wind is up. But otherwise, I have taken some out and it was enjoyable to teach them a bit about sailing. Some took hold and ended up with their own boats and are sailing today..
Weta Trimaran Sailing Downwind at Jordan Lake North Carolina
Просмотров 731Год назад
Winds were strong - 18 to 25 all day, but out of the SW which made for mostly flat water. Very little powerboat traffic which is always good. Other than one mishap, this was simply a GREAT day of sailing. The Weta's planing skiff hull really comes to life when the wind gets over 20 knots. If you steer correctly, the boat gets up on top and skips across the water. At some point I hit 19.2 knots ...
Weta Trimaran Sailing Lake Jordan April 2023
Просмотров 414Год назад
Winds are back and they are strong. We're seeing good 15 to 25 knot winds most days each week now, some stronger, but those 25 knot days are not necessarily great for sailing. This video was shot on Jordan Lake in NC. Nobody else could get out that day so I went on my own. Had a great time. Always like watching the video to see if my 3-sail jibes remain sub 7-seconds. So far, so good. And downw...
Weta Trimaran early 2023
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Winds are back strong. This short clip is from March 7 on Jordan Lake NC. 20 to 25 knot winds. NOAA recorded gusts up to 35 knots which put us in survival mode at times, but when we could roll in the 20 to 25 knot stuff, we did. I moved to the middle position on the mainsail clew and rode it for 3 hours.
Weta Sailing Jordan Lake 11-22
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Warren took his A-Class cat and I took the Weta trimaran for another sail on Lake Jordan. The new season is upon us. Great wind and no power boats to deal with. Saw maybe a half dozen other sailboats today. Winds stayed up from about 14 to 20 knots all day. Warm water and cool air. Pretty decent day. Weta Specifications: Length14'5" / 4.4m Beam11'6" / 3.5m Beam Folded Away5'7" / 1.7m Hull Mater...
Hobie Pro Angler Trolling Motor System for Kayak Fishing
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Hobie Pro Angler Trolling Motor System for Kayak Fishing
Weta Trimaran Sailing on Lake Jordan May 2022, Weta Trimaran and USA1
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Weta Trimaran Sailing on Lake Jordan May 2022, Weta Trimaran and USA1
Sailing the Weta Trimaran on Jordan Lake April 2022
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Sailing the Weta Trimaran on Jordan Lake April 2022
Weta Trimaran DIY Twin Tiller System
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Weta Trimaran DIY Twin Tiller System
Sailing Belews Creek December 2021 - Weta Trimaran and A-Class Catamaran
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Sailing Belews Creek December 2021 - Weta Trimaran and A-Class Catamaran
Sailing a Weta Trimaran on Jordan Lake 11 26 21
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Sailing a Weta Trimaran on Jordan Lake 11 26 21
No one made you the kayak trailer ambassador . You don't want flexing will crack cold plastic .
Yes, it's fine. the pipe only flexes at the outset to take the shape of the hull. After that it no longer flexes. I've used my trailers made this way for nearly 18 years now, and typically in very cold weather, and none of the pipes have cracked or failed.
do you find these use the same amount of propane as a traditional gas grill or possibly a little less?
I would guess about the same.
Looks very fast!
Excellent blind glassing job indeed!
I destroyed a local Weta on my Nacra 5.2 with spinnaker. I guess they just weren't sailing well. Most A class cats could catch me unless they were sailing badly.
The Weta is a 20 knot downwind boat, if you know how to sail it. Your 5.2 should be faster upwind if sailed well.
It could easily have been upwind when I caught them. @@TomKirkman1 Downwind I never did much over 15 knots solo on the 5.2, it just felt so put of control.
You're a genius, but one question. How do you keep the motor from kicking up in reverse.
I have a line that can be cleated to prevent that, but rarely use it.
@@TomKirkman1 Thanks!
Great partial information! Why not show the actual mount?
I can't do everything for everybody. I explained best as I can.
THAT WAS EXCITING TO WATCH!! 👍
So 10 years later are you still happy with the double AKA brace setup? Or have you found a better method?
Awesome !!! How far you have the motor lowered and How is it in reverse ? ( not that one needs that a lot, but ..?)
You need to set your motor depth so that the prop won't cavitate in use. I try to keep the prop tips about 3 to 4 inches below water level.
If you had a 200lbs buddy to stand on the winward ama, that boat would scream in 30knots.
We did that once - with a guy that weighed 235. We rolled.
Hey Tom , This is a great idea . My only question is, how do you secure the pipe ?? My trailer is similar to yours .
So close to a good design. The amas are too small for the power the rig generates
It IS a good design. They didn't want it to fly the center hull. But it's still a 20-knot boat.
I took your advice and I think I've got my rudder and tiller problem sorted out. Thanks! What seat is this in your TI?
This is my AI and that's the standard fabric on frame seat they all came with from 2015 on.
Any record of how fast you were going?
The Weta will only do about 14 to 15 knots upwind. And that would be under ideal conditions. Downwind it'll do 21 to 22 knots in ideal conditions and IF you know how to sail a spinnaker. I would guess in this video I was likely doing 13 to maybe 14 knots upwind and maybe 18 or 19 downwind, at the most.
@@TomKirkman1 the sea around here has very slow winds, say 4-5 knots. i have no experience at all, so please tell what speed can you get upwind and downwind, when wind has 5 knots
@@SergiuCosminViorel The Weta is not good at all in any single digit winds. You will not like it unless the wind pipes up to at least double digits. At 14 knots, it lights up! Until then it's a pig.
Looks like a blast, Tom. Do you ever sail the Weta with crew? I think your hiking stick setup is excellent. Thanks for sharing your sail. Lee
I have sailed the Weta two-up but I don't find it a good two-up vessel. Unless the wind is really honking that second person just kills the performance. My twin tiller system is something I put together back in 2012. I like it better than the recent factory version as mine isn't prone to hanging up on the screecher blocks - talk about some real excitement in stiff winds!
Great meeting you today. I'm going to start working on my TI this week. Hope to run into you at Jordan Lake again soon.
Some of what you see in this video isn't necessary unless you sail in very heavy air.
Maybe tape sandpaper to stern instead of paint can?
The paint can allows for a longer sanding stroke. But you can use the stern if you like.
Sending it!
Hi I would like to know what is inside the pipe and what size of pipe you used? Thanks
As with nearly every other weta video on youtube the best way to make a weta go fast is just speed up the playback speed on your videos. 2x!!!!!!!
How do you speed up the boat but keep everything else at normal speed? You're an idiot. Meet me on the water and let's see what's what. Pretty sure I'll smoke your ass in whatever you care to sail.
At the US Multihull Championship in Wetas 5d was the mast rake most of us used. We actually used a protractor to get the exact rake.
It seems like you got to sail different trimarans, any preferences? Great videos! I love multi hulls
For all out speed - Trifoiler. For power and speed - Astus 16.5, For quick assembly and fun - Weta, for exploration and fishing - Hobie Tandem Island, for travel in any conditions - Windrider 17.
Thank you Tom. I’ve been trying to decide between side mount and rear mount. Too many options from all the videos of “the best way to mount”. This is the epitome of KIS.
Speaking of trampolines... Have you ever made DIY trampolines? I do a L O T of mods with PVC, HDPE,ABS, CUTTING BOARD etc. to the point I've made complete rudder systems. Tool caddy's missing parts... Today I was designing and experimenting with plastic barrels making my own DIY AI cradles. They're coming out pretty good! Back to the tramps... I bought some heavy duty mesh tarps today 3.5 x 15 ft and 3.5 x 30+ ft, grommets along the long sides only. I don't really plan on getting on them aside from reaching or placing stuff on them. Just curious what you think of this or if you've tried it. Thanks and I'll subscribe!
Hi @TomKirkman1, in your opinion, what would be the best compromise between fun (wet&wild) and cruise (kids aboard)? Windrider, weta or astus 16.5? And the ultimate fun machine, weta or astus? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
The Astus is a very powerful machine. The Weta is a lot of fun but I consider it a one person boat. If you want to take kids and/or another adult in a craft that is easy to rig and sail, and hard to get into trouble with, get a Windrider 17 and go have fun. It sails nicely and they offer a spinnaker for it as well.
Thanks @TomKirkman1! My marina is down a channel that's upwind 95% of the time, and I keep hearing these horror stories about windrider 17 tack angles. Perhaps you could shed some light on this? Thanks again! 🙏
Hi I have seen some images of the gennaker blocks being moved forward along the outside edge of the tramp Does this hinder performance.This system will keep the tiller arms clear of the gennaker sheets??
sorry Thought it was on the Weta Got 16knots first time with the screecher
Hi Tom How do you like the 6.1 mainsheet system
I have configured for 4:1. It requires more effort to sheet in heavy air but quickens the reaction which I find important in gusty conditions.
Looking into getting a smaller boat for my small family. Which one do you think would be more family friendly? 3-4 people onboard.
The T2 will carry a much larger payload than the Weta.
@@TomKirkman1 Thanks!
Great work on the tacks. Does the trailing tiller arm create issues with steering particularly if it gets rough and it bangs around?
Hello Tom , i have a question for you . .if the speed on the wind is about 10 a 15 km / hour wich is more fast the astus 16.5 or the weta 4.4? and if the speed wind is 15 - 20 km /hour ? wich will be the average speed in each trimaran? thansks
Bonjour! pro . ;)
Speed?
Fun video Tom. I enjoy seeing the various tris sailing fast. The bow sprit cam gives a great perspective. Thanks for putting this together.
Tom, how are you attaching the main sheet traveler line to the inside of the tanks?
Tom great content I’ve been following since the Hobie island videos, The weta although rare in the uk and expensive really appeals but I’d curious about swell and chop in the ocean and capsize / pitch poling even as I’ve seen several catamaran accidents, would aka / outer hull possibly dig right in and cause one?
Thank you kindly. Cheers m8.
Thank you kindly. Cheers m8.
Thank you kindly. Cheers m8.
Thank you kindly. Cheers m8.
Thank you kindly. Cheers m8.
Thank you kindly. Cheers m8.
Will this work on a Hovie PA 17T?
This was great and informative
Bought a Companion at a yard sale for $40.! Yay great condition
If you could make it a snap in with a pin and keep the motor shaft longer you could lift it with a cord from the seat.
Does anybody know how he got PVC around kayak back handle
Take the handle off, drill out the rivets and disassemble the handle parts.
Amazing video. You're right someone will knock that off. One question? How you get the PVC pipe around the back handle of kayak???
It slides over the rear handle. You have to remove the handle from the hull and the rear pipe section from the elbow joint. Not hard to do.