The Weta is a 14 foot sailing Trimaran designed in New Zealand by Roger and Chris Kitchen. The Weta is a one-design boat sailed internationally. It is recognised as one design class by Yachting New Zealand. The boat is constructed from fibre glass and carbon fibre, and is popular as a racing boat or day cruiser. In 2010 the Weta Trimaran was awarded Boat of the Year by Sailing World magazine.
| Current specifications | | |
| Crew |
1 - 4 |
|
| Type |
Trimaran |
|
| Design |
One Design |
|
| Length |
4.4m |
14.4 ft |
| Beam - Rigged |
3.5m |
11.5 ft |
| Beam - on tailer |
1.7m |
5.6 ft |
| Weight |
Approx 100 kg |
approx 220 lbs |
| Sail Area - Main |
8.3 m2 |
89.4 ft2 |
| Sail Area - Jib |
3.2 m2 |
34.5 ft2 |
| Sail Area Gennaker |
8.0 m2 |
86.1 ft2 |
| Construction | |
| Hull |
Fibre glass and Foam |
| Beams |
carbon |
| Mast/Prod |
Carbon |
| Rudder/Centreboard |
carbon |
| Hardware |
Ronstan |
| Sails |
Gaastra |
| Performance | |
| Top recorded Speed |
18 knots |
| Rigging time |
20 minutes |
| Crew Capacity |
200 kg 440 lbs |
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