I’m looking at a early Weta that has a square or possibly rectangle hatch at the front of the cockpit. Did the earlier boats come with this instead of the round hatch or is it a change someone made along the way?Thanks!

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Road King Trailer wheel/tire size
Hi… most appreciated if someone can let me know the wheel/tire size as I am away from the club where the boat is. Many thanks
Franck
Hello Franck, There are actually 2 tire sizes that will work on the Custom Weta Road King trailer. They both have 4 lug nuts. The two sizes that work are: 4.80/4.00-8 and 4.80-12 and the tire size is not the only consideration. Tires have a speed rating. If you tow your Weta on the highway you want a high speed rated tire. Also Bias vs Radial tires. Recently experts have started recommending Radial Tires for trailer tires, but as recently as a couple years ago Bias were considered the best for trailer tires. If you are only replacing one tire be sure not to mix Bias and Radial on the same trailer. I have both sizes in stock but only in Bias which is the type that come with a Weta Trailer. The tires I have in stock are the same Kendra Load Star brand that come with the Road King custom Weta Trailers and are High Speed Rated for towing at Highway Speeds. I will be at Weta Fest and the Alter Cup and I have both size tires in my van as well as many other Weta spare parts. Please call if you have more questions. Rick Upson Sail 1422. Rick's Small Sailboats LLC, Weta Dealer for Florida and nearby Southeastern States. 954-579-1289 Cell
Insurance for Weta Florida regattas
I am going to the Wetafest next week and have been trying to get the required $100,000 liability insurance. My agent has checked Progressive, Travelers, Geico, and others but they are not writing multihull policies. Anywhere. I did connect with US Sailing who has an affiliate insurance agent that did get me a policy for the Alter cup but they are unable to write a policy in Florida. Im kinda in a panic at this point so any suggestions are welcome.
Tom Field
518-610-3698 (cell & text)
Thanks to you all for your help on getting insurance. I was able to slip under the radar on line and get a Progressive policy. What a great group of helpful people!
This Weekend is the Lake Santa Fe Swarm.
I have confirmed that so far 4 Weta Trimarans will be swarming the waters of Lake Santa Fe, this weekend. Three Weta owners live near the lake and they will all be sailing plus I will be sailing my Weta. This is a free event. No charge for camping or launching at Lakeside Landing 572 SE 16th Street, Melrose, Florida near Gainesville. Boats can be left mast up, over night at the launch site. Read the event description under events on the Weta North America Class Site. If you need more info call me 954-579-1289. Rick's Small Sailboats LLC
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Lots of folks have replaced the small round hatch with a larger rectangular hatch. It's one of the best mods you can make IMHO. I used a knock-off version of this hatch that was about 1/3 the price. https://ebay.us/m/Ui7LMT