4. Why a Trimaran

A Trimaran Has Many Distinct Advantages Over A Catamaran:

• A trimaran is able to offer more stability with a wider beam.
• A more buoyant central hull enables a greater load carrying in the low wind range.
• With a central deep centreboard the manoeuvrability is much superior.
• It enables the Weta to be very compact when stored.
• Only a single rudder is needed.
• The deep cockpit enables a trimaran to offer a much more comfortable sitting position essential when cruising. It is also a safety factor with young children.
• Righting a Weta after a capsize is easy with little effort. Righting a catamaran is difficult if not impossible on your own.

A Trimaran Has Many Advantages Over A Monohull:

• Stability. A trimaran is very stable which makes teaching sailing easier with more quality instruction.
• More safety for novice sailors in rough seas
• Much more room than on a monohull of the same length
• A trimaran has 3 watertight hulls making it safer