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New Zealand Pahi

Just back from New Zealand - we were stayed in Queenstown with relations for 2 days - a long way from the sea but on the border of lake Wakatipu.  Admitedly the lake is 80kms long but what i saw from…Continue

Started Jan 10

Tiki 26 beam weight
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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
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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.

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New Zealand Pahi

Just back from New Zealand - we were stayed in Queenstown with relations for 2 days - a long way from the sea but on the border of lake Wakatipu.  Admitedly the lake is 80kms long but what i saw from where we were staying with was an unmistable Pahi ketch!  The long hand of Wharrams!See More
Jan 10
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Andy Nemier replied to Johnny Martin's discussion tiki 26 mastfoot
"Hi Rob, can you please upload those mast foot pics?"
Jul 31, 2022
Johnny Martin replied to Vincent's discussion Looking for small (21 - 26') wharram in France / GB / Belux (+advice?)
"Good morning - have you seen my advert for the Tiki 26?  ps i bought the boat originally in Port St Louis!"
Nov 8, 2021
Johnny Martin replied to Vincent's discussion Looking for small (21 - 26') wharram in France / GB / Belux (+advice?)
"hi - did you see my advert for a tiki 26?  thank you - johnny"
Aug 25, 2021
Johnny Martin replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 beam weight
"Sounds a great project! - my rear beam is aluminium pole.  so i guess lighter. "
May 31, 2021
NeilR replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 beam weight
"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…"
May 31, 2021
maxim jurgens replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"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…"
Nov 24, 2020
Dean Wilkerson replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"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…"
Nov 7, 2020
Barefoot Boat Bums replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"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..."
Oct 20, 2020
Robert Hughes replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"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. …"
Oct 20, 2020
Barefoot Boat Bums replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"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.."
Oct 20, 2020
Johnny Martin replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"but thinking of converting to cat ketch with wharamm style sails"
Oct 18, 2020
Johnny Martin replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"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…"
Oct 18, 2020
Barefoot Boat Bums replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 aluminium beams
"Hi there,  i have a Tiki 26 and would love to replace beams for aluminum, how did you get on finding out specs?  Jake"
Oct 17, 2020
Johnny Martin replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 beam weight
"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?"
Apr 20, 2020
Aneblanc replied to Johnny Martin's discussion Tiki 26 beam weight
"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…"
Apr 20, 2020

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I own a Wharram
What boat (s) are you building or do you own?
Tiki 26
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UK, Frome Somerset
About me or us?
Boat based in Topsham, near Exeter in South West
Looking to?
Open to boat share, sailing projects

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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 5:36am on August 4, 2019, Sergo said…
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

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