Skeeta 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
| Skeeta Changes | Reasons for change | Boat Numbers started | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Crank rev2 | New Bell crank gives a more confident response flight control | From 068 |
| 2 | G2 Daggerboard and G2 Main Lifting Foil | To increase strength and durability | From 093 |
| 3 | New style Spreaders | Improved appearance and durability | |
| 4 | Sails changed to Radial construction | Improved appearance and durability | |
| 5 | Hound height raised by 200mm | To aid leech tension for heavier sailors | From 144 |
| 6 | Stiffer Carbon Fibre Wand and longer wand paddle | Along with the Bell Crank Rev2, gives a more confident response flight control | From 191 |
| 7 | Deck changed to integrated wing tubes and injection moulded daggerboard case | Improved appearance and durability | From 229 |
| 8 | Rudderbox Gudgeon Tiller Bush and Gudgeon Bush Screw changed to a smaller thread. | To make it easier to adjust the rudderbox angle whilst foiling fast. | From 270 |
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
| Skeeta 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 068, and can be easily retro-fitted to G1 Daggerboards | Up to 067 | click to view in shop | |
| 2 | G2 Daggerboard Sealing improvement | To reduce any air bleeding down the daggerboard to the Main Lifting foil | 093 – 228 | G2 daggerboard sealing improvement.pdf | Contact your Distributor |
| 3 | G2 Main Lifting Foil T-joint Spacer | This helps to tighten up the G2 t-joint inside the daggerboard. There is also a free STL available if you would like to 3D print your own – see link in downloads column. | From 093 | 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 021 | 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 067. You can also convert your Twist knob version to a Twist Tiller Version buy installing a Twist Tiller Conversion Kit | From 021 | click to view Twist Tiller Version in shop | |
| 6 | Raising Hound heights | Raising hounds by 200mm will give more control over leech for heavier sailors. This can be upgraded by purchasing a new hound fitting and new stays. If you already have this (after 144) and are a lighter sailor the mast is easily softened by reducing spreader lengths described in Skeeta Tuning Guide. | Up to 143 | Click to view hound fitting in shop Click to view stays in shop. | |
| 7 | 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 191. | From 191 | click to view in shop | |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Mainsheet 4:1 power upgrade | To give more holding power on the ratchet block. This has been made standard from 247 onwards. | up to 248 | click to view in shop | |
| 10 | Rudderbox Gudgeon Tiller Bush and Screw Upgrade | To make it easier to adjust the rudderbox angle whilst foiling fast. | up to 270 | click to view in shop |