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Hi Laurent
I don’t know which harbour you use, but according to this research data, the current at Zebrugge is around 4 Knots.
20 Kmh is equivalent to 10.7 knots but there are so many variables you can’t say exactly what speed you’d get. Not forgetting that you can use the sails to supplement the output of the outboard. If there is more than (say) 8 knots of breeze you’d probably go as fast with the sails and no outboard and of course a small boat like the Weta can hug the shore to get out of the current.
According to this test, the Torqueedo would give you a speed of around 6 knots as shown here.
A 2.5hp petrol engine would be faster and could allow the boat to plane – the little Super Chibe 1HP motor would give you around 3-4 knots – depending on wind/waves. A 2.5 engine should be good for about 5-6 knots. There’s a test on a small boat here which gives speeds for different outboards.
Use a GPS or a GPS App on a smartphone like iRegatta to check your speed.
Is anyone else interested in sharing a house for the weekend?
Stayz has a number of properties nearby http://www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/nsw/south-coast/jervis-bay
Last time we stayed at this one which is asking for $155/night for three nights
It’s a bit basic but has a barbecue and a hose and drying area at the back.
Paul
This is a theoretical solution but I don’t think it would work as described because the transom is too small for the off-the-shelf glass suction handle.
However, Seasucker makes marine suction cups which have stronger suction and are designed for marine use as well as being available in individual units. They have been used for an outboard mount on a Sup as you can see in the video below.
There’s also a Weta owner who has modified one of these canoe outboard mounts to clamp across the cockpit side at the stern so that the outboard is mounted at the side.
It’s probably also worthwhile contacting George Morris at the UK Weta Class Association http://www.weta.org.uk
The other suggestion is to consider importing one from France as over 100 have been sold there and they’ve just received a shipment of 2015 Wetas – so some of the existing owners may be looking to upgrade.
They have a Forum here http://forum.weta.fr/
And a Facebook Page which has a boat listed which would seem to fit your budget.
GREY WETA #457 still available for 6500€ excl. 20% VAT!
Although I think that boat is kept outside the EU – hence VAT has not been paid and you would have to pay VAT in order to bring it into the EU.
Hope this helps
Paul #325 Sydney (but originally from the UK)
The reason it unwraps is usually because the top of the screecher hasn’t furled tightly – the way to make sure its wrapped tight is to :
a) Furl it facing directly downwind as this allows you to keep the top of the sail taught when furling.
b) Keep some tension on the screecher sheet as you furl it so that it’s pulled down toward the bottom of the furler as this prevents slack sail being wound on at the top of the furl.
You can do this by
– Cleating the sheet on the trolley cleats at the stern (it helps if you turn them round so they are easier to use for this purpose),
– Putting your foot on the sheet while you furl
– Use one hand to keep holding the sheet down while you furl with the other (easier if you have spare crew!).
Hope this helps.
Paul #325, Sydney
Hi Jen
The dimensions (especially the length) will depend to some extent how high your crane can lift and how low it can go over the side.
The reason it that you’ll want to be able to hook onto the crane hook from the water (probably by standing in the centre of the boat) and then lift the boat over the side rails onto the trolley.
If the straps are too short you might find the load unstable and you might not be able to lower the boat to the water. If too long, you’ll may find it difficult to hook on afterwards and to clear the rail to get the boat on board or launch it.
Hope this helps
Paul #325 Sydney
Hi Jen
I haven’t tried it but I have read that the best way it to tie webbing or rope around the front and rear float arms where they join the hull and then join them to form a loop which you then hoist from (I recommend using a Butterfly Knot to make loops in the middle of a rope).
Ensure that the lifting point is slightly towards the stern from the centre of gravity so that the bow is slightly down which keeps the mast and shrouds away from your crane – although you may want to add another line from the crane to the bow as this can tip forward if there’s any water in the hull or floats.
Hope this helps
Paul #325, Sydney
Australian Weta Nationals Poll
In trying to organise the nationals we need to try to please the majoirty so we select the veune and format that attracts the largest number of participants. Please complete the questionnaire below.
Would you be more likely to attend a Weta Nationals event it it was held over a holiday weekend or non-holiday weekend?1. Yes
2. NoHow many days should the event last?1. 1
2. 2
3. 3When should the event take place?1. December
2. Between Christmas and New Year
3. January
4. February
5. OtherHow far would you be willing to travel to attend a Weta Nationals event?1. Up to 3 hours
2. 3-5 Hours
3. 6-8 Hours
4. 8+ hoursWould you prefer an event to be held on the sea, on enclosed waters near the sea, on an inland lake?1. sea
2. near sea
3. inlandWhat format regatta would you prefer?1. olympic-style courses
2. olympic-style +reaching leg
3. around fixed marksWhat format distance race would you prefer?1. around fixed marks
2. orienteering (map reading)I think we should choose the location to maximise the attendance and enjoyment of the event – rather than asking someone to host it.
The Mannering Park Open Cat Regatta is over 2 days of the Australia Day holiday which we could tag along with – perhaps combine it with our own distance/orienteering event (like WetaFest NZ) on the Monday. I’ll get the chance to scout it out over the weekend.
I’m not so worried about only holding events over a holiday weekend to avoid taking time off work – but others may be.
I have added a poll to canvas options.
If you’re sailing in shallow water in strong winds then it is a good idea to prevent the mast from digging into the mud in any boat (I brokle a Laser mast like that).
While the Hobie mast flats may be effective, there are automatic inflating alternatives that are less intrusive:.
http://www.grabner-sports.at/Masthead-float.1675.0.html?&L=2
http://www.marinechandlery.com/secumar-auto-inflation-anti-inversion-mast-float-15917But first of all I’d suggest testing the volume of buoyancy it provides (using plastic containers) to ensure it does the job.
As you mention, there already is a larger 12.92 asymmetrical spinnaker available from Weta which is for handicap racing in mixed fleets but not allowed for class racing.
The only downside of it is that you can’t furl it around the forestay like the normal kite, but it comes with a pulley which you install on the mast so that you can drop it along the deck and secure it in the cockpit until it’s required. See video below.
However, Randy Smyth has developed a fuller version of the standard kite which will be used by Linda Wright in her attempt on the 200 mile Everglades Challenge in March 2015.
Very sorry to hear this Tony and sadly one can only conclude that they have been taken by another Weta owner.
I suggest that everyone should mark their gear in a conspicuous place with their sail number using a UV resistant permanent marker or paint.
The Artline 400XF 2.3mm Paint Marker is available in multiple colours including White for around $10 from Officeworks, Staples and other fine stationers.
