@CAMNZ117 I can see why a lot of people would think that, but they are defiantly there for capsize recovery. Since my last comment I've capsized a few wetas by myself, it's their purpose to help with the righting of it.
That actually is part of the entire 'righting' process. You can't simple stand on the ama until the boat rights. If you notice the back of the ama there is a black circle. He unscrews the ama that is in the water until the ama fills with water, it allows the boat to flip back over. As he sails away the water drains out automatically, then he can plug it again.
mine are attached to the inside of the ama with a bungee - still havent manages to capsize / pitchpole - even in rough wind / wave conditions - amazing little fast boat....
Having seen the Weta at London Boat Show, and the Dinghy Show, actually they have hatch cover style lids on the end of each outrigger. And they're not strapped or secured in any way shape or form, which seems odd to me.
@CAMNZ117 I can see why a lot of people would think that, but they are defiantly there for capsize recovery. Since my last comment I've capsized a few wetas by myself, it's their purpose to help with the righting of it.
windjunkie70 2 months ago
@windjunkie70 i thought they were just inspection ports or something??
CAMNZ117 1 year ago
That actually is part of the entire 'righting' process. You can't simple stand on the ama until the boat rights. If you notice the back of the ama there is a black circle. He unscrews the ama that is in the water until the ama fills with water, it allows the boat to flip back over. As he sails away the water drains out automatically, then he can plug it again.
windjunkie70 1 year ago
looks like it has a open back it will bail for you
uglyphil44 2 years ago
mine are attached to the inside of the ama with a bungee - still havent manages to capsize / pitchpole - even in rough wind / wave conditions - amazing little fast boat....
mfcdubai 2 years ago
Having seen the Weta at London Boat Show, and the Dinghy Show, actually they have hatch cover style lids on the end of each outrigger. And they're not strapped or secured in any way shape or form, which seems odd to me.
rainbowdemon427 2 years ago
its obviously strapped onto the boat, its like saying 'keys and locks are stupid if you lose the lock'....
slikyle 2 years ago
That's stupid. What happens when you lose the bung then?
rainbowdemon427 2 years ago
how mutch do one of thos cost?
survent2 3 years ago
you open the bung to fill the rigger with water, then you leave it open and it will drain as you sail.
slikyle 3 years ago