Nikki Development Upgrades
The mission of Skeeta Watersports is to continually improve the boat wherever possible without affecting the one design performance.
These improvements will be made to improve the ease of use, durability and appearance. No changes made will be leaps in performance unless agreed upon by the class.
On this page you will find a list of changes that have been made along the way and which boats those changes start from.
Some boats will have been already upgraded from manufacture.
if you have any questions, please Contacts Us
Development Changes
| Nikki Changes | Reasons for change | Boat Numbers started | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Crank rev2 | New Bell crank gives a more confident response flight control | From 026 |
| 2 | G2 Daggerboard and G2 Main Lifting Foil | To increase strength and durability | From 100 |
| 3 | Sails change to construction | Improved appearance and durability | From 100 |
| 4 | Pushrod S-Link changed to 8mm with integrated turnbuckle | To stiffen up pushrod assembly, Turnbuckle is to make it easily removable | From 100 |
| 5 | Stiffer Carbon Fibre Wand and longer wand paddle | Along with the Bell Crank Rev2, gives a more confident response flight control | From 100 |
| 6 | Deck changed to integrated wing tubes and injection moulded daggerboard case | Improved appearance and durability | From 100 |
Retro-fittable Upgrades
These upgrades can be obtained from the Shop or in some cases your distributor.
Follow the links below, or look at the Upgrades category in the Shop
| Nikki Upgrades | Reasons for change | Boat Numbers applicable | Downloads | Purchase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Crank rev 2 | New Bell crank gives a more confident response flight control. Has been included as standard item since 026, can be easily retro-fitted to G1 Daggerboards | Up to 025 | click to view in shop | |
| 3 | G2 Main Lifting Foil T-joint Spacer | This helps to tighten up the G2 t-joint inside the daggerboard. It has been included as a standard item since 106 There is also a free STL available if you would like to 3D print your own – see link in downloads column. | From 100 | SW G2 T-joint Spacer.pdf 3D STL files available for print | click to view in shop |
| 4 | Sail tack loop | Some people have had issues with damage to the luff of the sail caused by the sail not being pulled forward, this is to ensure the sail is pulled forward. | From 100 | TBA | |
| 5 | Adjustable Rudderbox | Allows for the Rudder angle to be changed whilst sailing to raise or lower the stern of the boat whilst foiling. It is very useful when displacement sailing with lifting foils on, by being able to lessen rudder lift therefore reducing nosediving. 2 options are available: twist knob or twist tiller. Has been included as standard item since 100. You can also convert your Twist knob version to a Twist Tiller Version buy installing a Twist Tiller Conversion Kit | From 100 | click to view Twist Tiller Version in shop | |
| 6 | Stiffer Carbon Fibre Wand and longer wand paddle | Along with the Bell Crank Rev2, gives a more confident response flight control. Has been included as standard item since 100. | Up to 100 | click to view in shop | |
| 7 | Wand Tube Shim | To help tighten up the wand to reduce movement whilst sailing. There is also a free STL available if you would like to 3D print your own – see link in downloads column. | All | SW Wand Tube Shim.pdf 3D STL files available for print | click to view in shop |
| 8 | Mainsheet 4:1 power upgrade | To give more holding power on the ratchet block. This has been made standard from 109. | Up to 109 | click to view in shop |