"Good morning - have you seen my advert for the Tiki 26? ps i bought the boat originally in Port St Louis!"
A Photo & Discussion Forum for Wharram Design Enthusiasts
Johnny Martin's Discussions
Tiki 26 beam weight
8 Replies
Does anyone know roughly what a Tiki 26 beam should weigh - ideally a grp front oneThank you - JohnnyContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Johnny Martin May 31, 2021.
6hp outboard
6 hp selva outboard sea bass - 3 years old, 1 owner, in warranty, starts easily and very light (23kgs) but it needs some serious flushing and possibly head off. Its not worth me getting it done…Continue
Started Oct 10, 2019
TIKI 26 GRP UK
2 Replies
Originally Bob Beggs Atlantic Crossing boat Raising the Challenge - GRP Tiki 26 for sale. Currently afloat in Plymouth - pictures to follow. Current owner 9 years. Brief details:- coppercoat anti…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Johnny Martin Aug 1, 2019.
tiki 26 mastfoot
12 Replies
Hi - am planning revising my mastfoot system which just doesnt look right - any suggestions for what should go on bottom of mast and whatt should go on the beam much appreciated! My beam is hollow…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony Curzon Price Dec 1, 2019.
Gifts Received
Johnny Martin has not received any gifts yet
Johnny Martin's Page
Latest Activity
"hi - did you see my advert for a tiki 26? thank you - johnny"
"Sounds a great project! - my rear beam is aluminium pole. so i guess lighter. "
"Hi Johnny, hope you don't mind me bringing this thread back alive again.
I'm a little paranoid over my boats weight as I didn't build her and want to make some changes while it's here at home. It's been very well built using…"
"I am quite sure the 6 " beam mentioned refers to the fwd beam . Steve's (fiberglass) versions of the T 26 had, if i am not mistaken, the same two main beams as the "normal" wood -hulled T26's. 6"dia alu pipe…"
"Of the varieties of aluminum, probably the best choice for this is 6061 T6. It is tough and forgiving, and fairly resistant to corrosion as well as to fatigue.
Personally I feel aluminum is about the worst possible choice for something of…"
"ahh fab thank you very much for looking at up for me!
Defo sold on the Aluminium idea. Just not sure if I should go for the 6" tube or I beam..."
"According to Aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk it's an industry name for 6082 T6. The 6082 refers to the chemical composition of the alloy, and the T6 refers to the heat treatment it is given to achieve the desired mechanical properties. …"
"Ahh thanks Johnny,
What does the H30 stand for?
I was also wondering rather than tube if an I beam might be better? would make a nicer area to paint non slip paint on and easier to bolt through any cleats etc.."
"but thinking of converting to cat ketch with wharamm style sails"
"Sadly sold my Tiki 26 but had always thought you could make an open box beam with aluminium angle and ply - a new product I am using is "ply" made from recycled plastic - comes in standard 8x4 sheets and 19mm or 9mm.
So if you will…"
"Hi Jake,
I asked Steve Turner about this years ago. His company made the kit from which my Tiki 26 was constructed. His answer was " 6inch diameter 10 gauge H30 aluminium "
I finally decided to use carbon fibre instead, which…"
"Hi there,
i have a Tiki 26 and would love to replace beams for aluminum, how did you get on finding out specs?
Jake"
"Thank you - ha thats what I thought - but the grp beams are built on ply framework and that rots!
good luck - ps I have a deck tent if that is of interest?"
"I move all my beams by myself without trouble and I am of very average strength and 60 years old. The mast beam would be a bit heavier than the front one maybe 30kg.
A GRP one would probably always be heavier than a plywood one. Depending on the…"
"Thank you SO much - johnny
ps any idea how much a grp one would be? I can barely lift my rear one. It was rebuilt and I thnk pretty well filled with epoxy..."
Profile Information
- I am:
- I own a Wharram
- What boat (s) are you building or do you own?
- Tiki 26
- Country, City, and State?
- UK, Frome Somerset
- About me or us?
- Boat based in Topsham, near Exeter in South West
- Looking to?
- Open to boat share, sailing projects
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:22am on September 15, 2014,
Roman Tschernich said…
Hi Johnny,
Your TIKI26 is what I am looking for. Please (!) contact me as I am interested to buy and refit her. Even the trailer is interesting. Contact me by info@aurumdigger.de or by mobile phone +49-172+4071973. You can send an SMS and I will call back. C´mon, I would like to talk to you about your TIKI,
Best regards, Roman
- At 9:55am on July 22, 2015,
laurent said…
Hello Johnny, I f You asked me in my few photos , what is the catamaran with trampoline in my few photos, it is my TIKIROA or PAHI 26 .
- At 2:33am on June 28, 2019,
ed osborne said…
Hi Johnny
I live just north of exeter, planning on renting a mooring lower exe estuary...
I'll try uploading a pic or 2 after a coffee!
cheers ed
- At 5:36am on August 4, 2019,
- Hi
Could you consider organizing to pack the boat in a container for me ?
I am based in Mauritius and would need to make sure it is properly secured in the container.
Thank you
© 2022 Created by Budget Boater.
Powered by
