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Rudder Stock Failure
Is this a common failure? It is on both sides. Any idea on the cause? https://drive.google.com/file/d/13UrtRf8MqgWSA9xzdfgX0ST8ynJeKm1h/view?usp=drivesdk
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Linnett Deck Sweeper Jib Bridle
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Reply To: New mainsheet set up and line length
There’s been little change in the mainsheet block since the boats were launched – although the method of attaching it to the hull lashing has been improved. There is a Phillips head screw in the...
View ArticleNew mainsheet set up and line length
anyone have a new mainsheet block set up, want to replace the stock one from 2010 era. the hook is dangerous and the main set up almost impossible to uncleat from the wing, seems there might be a new...
View ArticleReply To: Mast Track Repairs
It should be noted that there is now a revised track available from Weta dealers which has tougher sidewalls and is less prone to opening up under stress. It will also be applied to new boats.
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Replacement Rudder Pin – Never loose it again!!
If you have lost your rudder pin, you can get them from Weta dealers. However, in an emergency, you may find it quicker to get one made or get some 8mm stainless steel rod from a local supplier and...
View ArticleExtracting the stainless stub axles on the trolley
The stainless steel stub axles and aluminium axle tube can react due to galvanic corrosion which makes it hard to extend or exchange the stub axles if you want to add wide wheels. 316 stainless and...
View Article2012 Weta 523 US$5000 Dunedin, FL USA
Lightly used. In great shape. Sails OK for cruising. Dagger board and rudder in excellent shape. Hull has some splotchy areas on gelcoat. Always covered. Yellow hulls. robdhubb@pm.me
View ArticleReply To: Portable power box & fixed wiring under deck
Paul, thanks again for the good information and tips! An endoscope would be nice, and it doesn’t seem to be that expensive, which is really surprising! It would make things a lot easier. I already...
View ArticleReply To: Portable power box & fixed wiring under deck
Hi Mikko. There are no additional bulkheads once you are past the one behind the daggerboard case but the space underneath the floor is limited as you can see if you look through the drain at the...
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Portable power box & fixed wiring under deck
I recently built a portable 50Ah battery box. It will be used mostly for dry land camping, but I thought it would be useful for Weta camping as well. On longer trips, for charging the GPS and phone,...
View ArticleReply To: Trailer coupler for beach dolly
Paul, thank you for good hints! My own design of trailer coupler is now produced. Although I have no idea how well it will work. Photos will be added later, if it is any good.
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Reply To: Car Topping Your Weta
Having decided to transport your Weta on the roof of your vehicle, the next question is how do you get it up there without assistance. There are side and back slide loading systems which use a winch...
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Mast Track Repairs
The mast track can easily be damaged when lowering the mast and sometimes in the process of raising or lowering the mainsail. The white PVC track is made by a New Zealand company, C-Tech, and it is...
View ArticleLoose Gauge Shroud Setting?
I have a Loos & Co. stays and shrouds gauge I use to setup an Melges 17 scow. This is the standard model “A” tension gauge. It would be a good tool if I could use it on the Weta if there are...
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Reply To: Waterproof phone cases
Catalyst Waterproof Phone Case If you want to avoid drowning your phone and take decent photos, get the Catalyst Waterproof Case. It has an optical glass lens cover (unlike Lifeproof which now has a...
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Tip: Hove-To with the Self Tacking Jib
The self-tacker is great when you’re tacking or gybing as it frees up a hand and gives you one less job on the boat at mark roundings. However, being able to put the Weta hove-to can be really useful...
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Twin Tiller Extension KIt mods
The Twin Tiller Extension kit is a great improvement for boat handling since you can just drop the active tiller and with one hand holding the mainsheet you have the other to assit in crossing the...
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