Homemade Weta Trimaran

[jagercek]

Has anyone built yet a trimaran, very similar to weta?

 

[Scuff]

When you say similar are you talking about dimensions, construction method?

 

[jagercek]

When you say similar are you talking about dimensions, construction method?

It would be best to be similar in speeds and dimensions.

 

[gonzo]

It seems like a complicated and sophisticated method of construction. Are you looking specifically for a trimaran or catamarans work too? For example, look at the Tornado.

 

[Scuff]

It would be best to be similar in speeds and dimensions.

I built a seaclipper 16 for my second build. The plans and support were top notch. It uses a hobie 14 rig and mainsail. I added a jib it made a big difference in performance. It's a little bigger than the weta. Easy to set up .. the ama's swing out so stepping the mast is the biggest part. Good performer and forgiving in my opinion. Economical both in materials and labor.
Searunner Multihulls - Seaclipper 16 Open Cockpit https://www.searunner.com/index.php/seaclipper-16-oc

 

[jagercek]

Catamarans work too.

 

[jagercek]

Is there something like a seaclipper 16, but with free plans?

 

[oldmulti]

Please consider paying for plans, you will save money by not overbuying materials or having to redo things. But if you chose not support designers, some guide may be obtained by looking at Seaclipper 16 Trimaran – Open Cockpit Version Plans Now Available | Small Trimarans http://smalltrimarans.com/blog/seaclipper-16-trimaran-open-cockpit-version-plans-now-available/
Seaclipper 16 - Small Boats Magazine https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/seaclipper-16/
Seaclipper 16 Trimaran Build http://skyhighshelters.com/mac-macdevitt-artist-builder-sailor-storyteller/trimaran-sailing/seaclipper-16-trimaran-build/

 

[patzefran]

I have built a Richard Woods Strike 15, very easy to built and faster than a Weta. Use the hard chine outriggers and slot in beams !
Sailing Catamarans - Strike 15 trimaran performance daysailer http://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs-2/27-trimarans-under-25/223-strike-15-trimaran

 

[Scuff]

Oldmulti is offering sound advice. Very small price for plans. The guidance from the designer is priceless. Good luck.

 

[redreuben]

Well there is always this.

TC 4.4 Design/Weta http://www.tcdesign.co.nz/TC_Design/Special_Designs/Pages/TC_4.4_Weta.html