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TomKirkman1
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Registrace 17. 12. 2010
Sailing - The Weta Trimaran Sweet Spot
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 excitement and the other is overkill. The Screecher (flat cut spinnaker) makes the boat. You learn to steer to it and the thing just absolutely rips on a broad reach.
This was one of the best days I've had on the Weta. Winds right in the sweet spot and chop only around 2-feet. It just doesn't get much better.
This was one of the best days I've had on the Weta. Winds right in the sweet spot and chop only around 2-feet. It just doesn't get much better.
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Weta at Jordan 5/12/24
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
TriFoiler #170
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Still the fastest navigable sailboat on the planet. Should be back on the water in another month.
Hobie Pro Angler Trolling Motor System for Kayak Fishing
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I developed this system way back in 2010 for myself and a fishing buddy's then new Hobie Pro-Anglers. I sort of kept the thing close to the vest as I thought it might have some commercial value (it did and does) but after a dozen years decided to just put it out there. In that time I have been constantly amused by all the complicated, overblown, heavy and Mirage Drive negating kayak trolling mo...
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
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
Sailing a Weta Trimaran - Screecher Sail downwind
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Sailing a Weta Trimaran - Screecher Sail downwind
A-Class Catamaran chasing a Weta Trimaran
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A-Class Catamaran chasing a Weta Trimaran
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!!!!!!!
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??
If you move the spinnaker blocks forward you cannot sheet the sail to the sheeting angle it was designed for. Forget about going fast with the blocks up front. Impossible. You may go deeper but you won't go fast.
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?
No. It never gets in the way and never causes any problems. Just makes a little noise now and then but I only hear it when I play the videos back.
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
The Astus 16.5 is faster than the Weta in any and all wind speeds. No contest.
Bonjour! pro . ;)
Speed?
No idea. Didn't have the puck with me. Water was kind of rough but I could surf a bit downwind. I'd guess 17 knots or thereabouts.
@@TomKirkman1 looked about like that.
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?
There is no traveler line on a Weta.
Are those bungees that attach to the mainsheet bridle and the tiller extension?
There is a bungee that runs across just to keep the mainsheet block from falling to the deck when there is no tension on it.
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?
If you're going fast the boat runs level. But sure, you can pitchpole any trimaran. Just keep your speed up.
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.
Take out the 2 Allen screws holding the handle to the kayak, and drill out one of the rivets that hold the end pieces to the round handle. Slide the pvc t’s onto the handle, join the the two with a short piece of pipe, adjusting for width and angle, glue, paint, and reassemble minus the one rivet. I’m doin mine now, and the previous owner had already removed one of the rivet’s on mine but you can’t even tell it… I hope this helps, I know I’m not very articulate lol
Amazing video. You're right someone will knock that off. One question? How you get the PVC pipe around the back handle of kayak???
Well done sir, well done.
Thanks for showing with crew. I take my dad out often on the Weta and we always have a blast.
Just come across your video Tom.This is amazing so simple and cheap to do how did you seal the cables coming out shaft.
Get a piece of foam and punch a short section (round) that you can push down in the shaft past the wire (the wires will extend along the inside of the shaft and the foam will compress to allow that. Then, pour some GOOP into the shaft that will seal the top of the foam. the foam will keep the GOOP from traveling any further down and into the motor area. Now drill a small hole in the shaft just above the sealed foam plub and bring the wires out of the hole and connect to your electrical fitting. You can seal the hole as well for added insurance against water intrusion.
@@TomKirkman1 Thanks Tom
No idea how to install an easy mount for trolling motor on a hobos adventure island, tried looked still can’t find
Just look under my video channel. Go back a few years because I made these about 10 or more years ago.
Thanks for sharing. I just bought a trolling motor to put on my pro angler.
Great ideas and statements. But, I came here to find out HOW? Not just telling me what I need to do
Telling you what you need to do is "how." I don't know what more I could add.
Is this the same simple set up from the last video I watched with the pvc pipe over the handle ? For the motor ?
Yes.
Can you do a step by step i want too do this with my pa14
3" pvc is too rigid...use 2" to allow enough flex to conform to the hull.
Can you make a video step by step
I've used Hobie bunks since day one and my Hobie Pro Angler 17T's deck is warped as F. These $300 bunks only offer two small contact points, plus they end up cracking into pieces. Shame on Hobie ..
Why not tape sandpaper to the mounting surface itself?
at 3:30 , I've done the same, tape the sandpaper to the surface itself provides the true shape 👍