at 1.8M base price i'd be furious by this and their delays in repairs. absolutely wild! i would be demanding my money back or suing them for my money back and compensation.
@@davidkumeroa2997 But they have courts in HK where this co.'s HQ is. If they even can't get professionals to fix the crap they produced, in 8 months....
i mean look at the factory damages and failures they had on the La Vagabond rapido, absolutely insane that their boat left the factory in that condition.
Yes, please do a follow-on video. It looks like you have gavanic corrision issues. Remember carbon is an electrical conductor. Start looking for this issue. Also, contact the designer and loop him in. Often things are not built as designed and it would be in your best interest to figure out if the builder took any liberties.
Mine thoughts as well, there is no other explanation on why there is that much rust that quickly. I see “Sailing with the Wynns” have the same issue with their new HH Catamaran, rust took hold really quickly due to the the stray current turning their Cat into a floating battery.
What a disaster. I feel with you. I’d like to love this Rapido trimaran. But this is very disappointing. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Rapido, it is unacceptable to delay warranty work! Sorry, no other advice than what you already got. Post more videos to put some pressure on Rapido. Apparently this is the only way to get attention from the factory.
I am a boat builder and had a orma 67 and can tell you that the rudder system is going to break again the loads at the speeds that those boat cruises are no joke get some one to design and build a good robust system steering is the most important system on a boat.
@@PN_48 yes if you look at the rudder system on the orma and compare it to this boat is looks like a joke. I know it is two different animals but the forces on speeds over 20 knt are the same .
@@lateralthinking86But then, M&M did design it and I’d trust them as being pretty knowledgeable in this field. It all just seems a bit weird y’know? Why did the owner keep sailing if he knew the rudder had play in it? At 20kts it doesn’t take a lot of vibration to rapidly cause catastrophic failure.
My Sincere Heart Felt Grievance goes out to you Guys.... This is unbelievable on a New Build and No concern or Follow-up with massive delays..... I really hope the Company comes to the Party with Costs and Repairs, or they may as well Shut their doors....
That's galvanic corrosion. It's a boat wrecking issue. Looks like the designers and/or builders neglected to consider that unlike glass, carbon fiber is conductive. It can be fixed but its a major retrofit to electrically isolate and/or bond every piece of metal either tp a sacrificial anode or an energized ICCP circuit.
La vag also had that sea water flood of their engine because the water trap was not high enough above sea level. A careless and expensive mistake by Rapido. An indicator of other troubles to come.
@@epicgamer785 Riley did make a face about it. I guess you don't want to completely trash your relationship with your builder until it gets to an irretrievable low.
@@epicgamer785 They probably got a refund and kept their boat for advertising. Such a shame that they won't admit it's a very badly made boat. Such a shame that a beautiful designed boat get's made by unqualified builders.
while its out of the water and your waiting on rapido i would check around the mast stepping from above and below for major cracking. La vagabond did a video or two on how they almost lost their mast due to major structural damage. If you don’t know theirs is the same boat and under warranty as well.
Carbon boats ALL have the same issues, electrolysis. Carbon is such a great conductor, just add salt water and hay presto, a little battery that will corrode anything touching it. You'd be better off with a normal E glass rudder stock with basalt reinforcement. Might be heavier but salt water won't create any corrosion issues. As for the seal on the steering ram, I think the Vagabonds had the same problem, they also had deck bonding issues at the top of the dagger board case, just keep your eyes peeled and document EVERYTHING.
Yeah, of course, go for it! It‘s really interesting to see (not only with your boat) what all this „high quality“, high price and high speed multihull manufacturers are delivering for the money. Wish you all the best man and that all of your warranty issues will be solved to 110% 🙏🙏
Looking at the response to the La Vagabonde team when they had issues, having strong public exposure and TH-cam following certainly helps. As long as you've provided Rapido a fair opportunity to respond, and in return if they fail to deliver, I would go back to them and discuss the consequences of inaction and you going global. I would certainly be ask Rapido for the warranty clock to be reset as it sounds like they are the ones causing the delay and not providing a fair opportunity to sea trial the vessel in the 12 month period. Rudders and self-steering systems should be built bomb proof, especially on high performance yachts. Good luck!
@@PerformanceTrimaran don’t request it. Tell them it’s happening, and that failure to act on their part will result in further cost increases to be born by them. Act swiftly because there’s a good chance they’re broke, or about to be.
@@jameslittlewood7821 Yes, you tell them. Once you have had your Coco Pops and cleaned your teeth, Mummy can let you loose on the real world. You aren't by chance an academic James? You know, not quite in the real (commercial) world.
Not at all. The issue was resolved for SLV long before the video came out and they were already underway to Japan when they decided to post the “drama” video. They’d even confirmed to Rapido prior to the video in writing that everything was a-ok… so really, their “clout” is basically non-existent. A good shout on the warranty extension request however, and one that a solicitor could easily request.
Similar observations as the la vagabonde rapido. Lack of systems engineering, poor build quality and lots of latent defects. Appreciate you posting. Would love to see a follow up video.
I've been a boater for 50 years, and seen many new builders with a new brand and revolutionary techniques appear and cause great heartache as their stuff fails and the boats become worthless derelicts. Walk around a large marina and look at the names on the older boats still happily plying the water. Those makers did not break new ground with construction. Sure, their boats are heavier and a knot slower as a result, but their hulls are free of stress cracks after 30 years. The parts on their boats are heavier and clunky looking, but can be unscrewed, maintained, and put back together. Fellow seafarers take note - a boat is a nightmare of broken dreams if it cannot sustain the rigors of the sea and if it is not built for decades of life against those stresses by an experienced builder. Stop buying these fancy new designs by unproven brands. I agree with the other person who said that entire rudder/steering system is not up to oceanic standards. It looks like something you'd see on a boat half that size. Big trouble's a-coming.
Yes I will also be surprised if that glass job on the rudder bearing doesn't break again... This is why I have a Hatteras 40 years old and still going strong, Sorry for them as that boat will more than likely be in a dump long before in reaches 20 years
Trimarans aren’t revolutionary. They’ve been around for 100s of years and carbon for 20 years (more?). Where do you stand on the horse and cart vs the automobile argument?
Carbon fiber is not proven in long term applications. Many fiberglass boats are still afloat after 50 or 60 years which is about as long as these boats have been built. At that time, it was a wager on the future too - worked out. Lets hope it goes the same for carbon… although there is the problem with carbon reacting with stress failure to very little, sometimes even not visible punctual damage.
Ohhhhhh man, give them the boat back, I’m sorry you gotta go through this, but thanks for sharing, please keep sharing. The boat looks like it was put together with sticky back plastic and hope, I’m shocked.
This is horrific! Thanks for sharing, we wish you all the best for a positive future with this matter. Definitely post more, your sailing community is watching and sharing!!
regardless of the outcome I would be talking to lawyers. I'm fairly sure it wasn't a cheap boat and you should expect better. this definitely needs exposure.
My wife and I were thiunking about ordering a 40 this spring; after seeing this I think we will pass - what a disappointment. It took me almost a year to convince her and ... this ..
Having seen the construction and design issues on this boat with my own eyes, I was and still am shocked at how badly the factory is treating you. And it makes me wonder about the other vessels out there - do they have these issues? Certainly the Sailing Lavagabond crew showed glimpes of similar issues with delamination, etc. Seems there's a pattern emerging and it's not good. I hope you get more visibility on this and that drives the factory to do the right thing ASAP!
@@gregorymatthies5297 Riley is a successful entrepreneur approaching 2 million subscribers, and in his own way he is quite logical, good at networking, works hard, makes and executes plans. Anyone who sails such a boat, raises two kids, and makes videos people want to watch at least a couple of times a month is going to be "full of himself". Cruising is expensive on such a big boat even if they are somewhat frugal.
Upside, this channel will grow exponentially due to the other Rapido owner, as others have mentioned I feel a written warranty reset is a given, perhaps Rapido need a Thailand base as this is where most of their product will complete their real sea trials. This was always going to be a huge experiment building a vessel this edgy for the cruising market, not easy to maintain a racer on a budget.
I am a sailor, live full time on my catamaran. I can’t quite believe the performance shown at 1:04. 19+kts on 3.1kts of true wind. The sea state hints at higher winds. Those instruments might be another issue to address. 😅
Yes, follow ups : ) And do audio narration on the video, not just subtitles. Make it personal. Does not have to be perfect, just be yourself. You don t have to have La Vagabond video production levels. Great info. Yes, the repairs don t look very pretty, but just work with them and make it an adventure. Make them extend your warranty by 1 more year and add some freebees for the missed 8 months sailing : )
If I were you I would contact the designers Morelli & Melvin and ask them if the rudder mecanics are what they designed and specified to the yard. A yard that leaves you out there without fixing the problems no longer cares about their reputation, however the designers do. I am pretty sure the rudders is not build how it was specified by the designers and from the outside looks way to light (I am a naval architect). Also if you go for a legal battle having the designers with you will certainly help you. Good luck
Wow, great to see an honest video which clearly reflects also your frustration in the builders product and remediation. Look forward to see the full video and good luck - you should be sending boat back for a full refund!
Yes please, would be interested in a follow up video and I would suggest doing more publicity like Parley Revival did on their catamaran and get some action happening.
At this point, I would likely get a lawyer involved. I dont know if/how you are ensured legally but you should have someone figure out how contracts in Hong Kong work regarding the expected result versus the actual result of your purchase. It seems to me that there are a lot more mistakes than just the rudder, and I think it is great that you document it this way. You should keep doing that, and keep all the footage safely backed up. Additionally to your legal path, I would recommend reaching out to Sailing La Vagabonde. They are one of - if not the biggest Influencers in the yacht cruising community and they are also customers of rapido. Them reacting to your issues will likely put more pressure on Rapido to get their shit sorted, and especially if you end up trying to pull out of the purchasing contract, their story with their own boat (which also had a lot of issues when leaving the factory) will give you and your team more leverage when it comes to "factory error" vs "user error". I highly recommend you pursue both ways - legal advise and pressure, as well as public opinion pressure through other, bigger influencers in this space
Doubtful. SLV’s Rapido purchase resulted in very few genuine enquiries to the company and zero orders. Zero. They have very little sway with the company, especially with how they threw them under the bus with their widely debunked “our boat is falling apart” video.
Man that sucks! Those boats look amazing when they are cruising along, but wow - that is some serious problems. Best of luck with this, and please post a follow up video.
That is unbelievable. It is one thing there being a problem but waiting so long for a fix is unforgivable. I would be demanding they take the boat back and give me a full refund. So glad I built my own 37' Farrier trimaran. 1000's of offshore miles over nearly 8 years - zero problems.
100% respect for the M&M design and analysis team. It would be so worth including an M&M rep to review the repair approach and a QA guy during the rebuild. Nasty start to this beautiful baby's life.😢 Prayers for resuscitation and successful recovery. 🙏
No QA at the factory they are happy to take your money but there designs are sub standard. Keep posting and put pressure on them to build a seaworthy boat!
Sorry to see your having troubles. Such an epic design and potential for an amazing boat. But building boats in hot humid climates will affect how well any bonding takes place. Hope your video gets enough attention they re considere how they are treating you.
@@PerformanceTrimaran I personally would keep up dating the progress on your after sales warranty. Just keep everything documented, and publish it. At some point, you also will need to move on, for sanity and expenses. EVERYTHING can be fixed.
Just unbelievable a manufacturer would be foolish enough to act this way, in my long experience humans behave in weird ways, Great companies are built on service and quality.
Absolutely post followup videos! Not just interested in the fixes, if any, but important for people to know, and to let Rapido know that they are on notice.
@@twtoombs they will have issues for sure but I bet all the work they did in designing 2.0 will pay off. However Rapidos will blow away Delos boat probably 2 times the speed. At this point I’m thinking Antares for me.
Galvanic corrosion. I got a reminder that carbon is a conductor when I had an aluminum mast base casting collapse under a used carbon fiber mast I had acquired a month earlier for my Prindle 19 beach catamaran. In rebuilding the mast base, I used G10 as an insulator. If you've got this issue at the rudder, you may also have it in other components such as the standing rigging or basically just the hardware holding the boat together. The rudder could very well be just the start of the problems. Maybe get a good surveyor to go over the entire boat with the results being to have an attorney work on getting at least some of your money back on a boat you return. Good luck.
I can only imagine that it's a very frustrating experience. Thank you for sharing. Please upload more videos, it will keep interested people informed, and learn from your experiences. I also empathize with your challenges. With videos you share, it will also be a good leverage on Rapido's lack of resolution on this matter )). Good luck!
This boat does not need a fix. it needs a rebuild. No question. Even more so, I would simply demand my money back, as the things I saw would make me loose any trust of any parts of this boat, sorry. You will never know what will break tomorrow. Sure, share with us all the problems, at least it will be documented here for the lawyers to see later...
Man I cannot explain how I feel you!! this is sooo horrible and remind me soo much of my own boat buying experience sadly. I overcame being dealt a bad boat. I hope you find a way also. I hope I can help you in some ways
I watched the repairs on La Vagabond dagger board and it looked dodgy on video. They seem happy with it. A lot of money for heart ache I think. Good luck with it all.
Please, show us each issue you have. It will increase your exposure and the Rapido team will probably be more concerned. It's also important for us to see things like that.
SLV had problems with their centerboard case, as mentioned by others, but they had that part of the boat customized, so perhaps Rapido couldn't do enough testing to solve the issues during the construction phase. On the other hand, they (Riley & Elayna) had Erik Berzins design a new rudder, which Riley is very impressed with. It hasn't failed and seems to have a ton of versatility. Please do publish a follow up to this video, it will be interesting to see how things go. BTW, the aft spaces look to have been built by some company other than the one that built La Vagabonde III.
Glad you shared. Company is being very visible on social media, you need to do the same with their challenges. They appear to be trying but fundamental layup issues are very concerning. Just time before this appears in the smaller boats as well.
Such a shame. I am so very sorry for you and this terrible situation. Cool design and she seemed to sail well. But the amateurs with poor craftsmanship skills did an appalling job. I wish you patience and genius to get out of this with a boat with no more major surprises. I am a solo sailor so I am really obsessed with quality, reliability and details. Obsessed!
Disaster. What a nightmare. Other manufacturers have struggled with quality while building in Asia - but Rapido is clearly a non-starter. HH is struggling in China, but I think, but they have a great product and are getting warrantee work complete within a month or two. This is a good warning to others, but I can't think its going to help your resale - which I recommend at first opportunity.
Thank you for the post, I think the only people putting deposits on a Rapido Boat are the ones that haven't seen this video. Yes please do send a follow-up video…
Yeh I liked the concept of the Rapido but after SLV and this video I will be looking at something else. The quality is rubbish, especially for the money you are putting down.
Lawyer up and get the word out to everyone everywhere about the company and what's going on ESPECIALLY if your warranty expires due to them and their foul practice of nothing has ben done to fix any of it,..TRULY FEEL BAD FOR YOU, SORRY YOUR GOING THROUGH THIS BS...WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE SAILING THE OCEANS WORLDWIDE...TAKE CARE EVERYONE EVERYWHERE...
Very sad state of affairs. You are doing the right thing to expose the problems product and lack of company services. Take a stand at the next boat show they are in, threatened to display the lemon of a job the company and lack of services these could kill the company future growth you need compensation to hire another company to repair your boat if they are wasting your time and money 💰 as well as your life style. Frankly you have no choice if you are not getting what you pay for. Contact also the designer as they are responsible for the lack of engineering 6:12 strength and materials list used to build your boat! Name and shame it seems is all that’s left to you! I feel for you situation! Good luck with the repairs . SV Skoiern IV
Was pleased to see a video of a rapido sailing other than vagabond but realizing soon this was a cry for help video, i count the days when this video will be taken off line and you get the support you one expect from the builder. I can make up from your video that they removed the terrible installed hydraulic system with a mechanical push pull system, good idea specially as the hydraulic system had carbon steel instead of marine grade steel components good fir a road digger but not for a seagoing water craft. Wondering what subcontractors the yard uses. Just keep pushing and hire a good marine surveyor to help fight your case
Poor you! How bitterly disappointing. Thanks for sharing this story. Definitely yes to follow up videos. I guess you need a Yellow one to get any customer service. 😢.
I follow a few sailing channels, you seem to have as many issues with a new boat, as with a used one. Keep making the videos, keep talking to Rapido and also take legal advice. Other high profile owners, we all know who I'm talking about, seem to have a direct phone line to the right people to get things fixed. Good luck.
Well there goes my R 40 , I'll keep looking Thanks .. Shocking result , So sorry man , Hope it comes right & they front up .. This could cost them big time , Small market for these types of boat , People do a lot of research . Think i will be looking at alloy .
As someone in the boatbuilding world, that rudder cassette needs to be completely replaced. The loads on it are immense and the failure seems to be delaminated and/or bond-line failures. These are almost always because of poor surface preparation. It is difficult to undo this kind of poor manufacturing process. Really wasn't able to see what the rusted components are, perhaps rudder stock? If ao they need to switch to scandvik 316L seamless HSS. Probably about 100/foot but always works. I would also look very very carefully at any other visible signs of delaminating components
Hello, you should have a talk with "sailing la vagabonde", i think they own a rapido too , they get more than a million subscribers, this weights a lot when discussing about notoriety for the builder. and they had problems too (rapidly handled by the boat builder).
Just for additional context I would add that Vagabonde got exposed for faking and/or greatly exaggerating issues with their boat for views. The 'critical hull crack' was cosmetic issues. Hence it was such a "big deal" one video and the next they sailed to Japan as if nothing had happened.
I don't know the details of their issue, but I did check my dagger-board case after seeing their video and it looked okay. Although, the boat has not been sailed much at all yet. There is no exaggeration in my video, if anything, I feel it's quite the opposite.
This is fantastic advertising for them, first LA Vagabond now you, hopefully they will fix things but hey, it's your time you are being robbed of and that has no ceiling with regards to costs. Personally I would be nice and hope that they resolve things, a dispute across country borders is tricky to say the least. Good luck, it sums to be a fantastic craft worth fixing for sure.
À follow-up video would be very helpful for any futur buyers and would give Rapido a chance to explain their point of view. Vagabonde had some major issues as well which were rapidly repaired but I feel that their very popular vlog may have something to do with it. So keep showing what’s happening and good luck
I’m very sorry to see that - I had a deposit down on a Rapido 40 but ended up going for a Dragonfly 32 (which is now for sale). If you’re ever passing through Amsterdam and want to sail a trimaran please hit me up. Mean time Id suggest a constructive loss on the insurance policy is the best option…
I have seen so many new trimarans with problems. French. European. Vietnam. Sailing has been around a long time. So you would think improvements are better.
What to do? I suggest that you carefully read the terms in your purchase order (contract), as well as you write down a daily log on how the work proceeds. Tell if you need experience legal support. I have worked with good such, and they might find some good arms to twist through the PO terms. Tell if you need a reference.
you make sure that they finish job up to new spec and that they extend the warranty for the same duration of the waiting period of approx 8 months, make sure you document and video all of this
That’s good advice, thanks. At one point, they actually asked me to not be around while they did the repairs. I felt that was a bit concerning, what do you think, is that normal?
@@PerformanceTrimaranWhy would they object to your oversight if they have nothing to hide? I would insist on being present for any remedial work done. You need to be very firm with them!
What owners rep did you use while building the boat? Did they do a survey prior to acceptance? What does the surveyor say now? Without these answers, it’s hard to imaging this is a real situation and should be considered suspect.
are these the same builders that built the Vegabond??? i seen similar horrible fiberglass issues on their boat... and yes please make a follow up video
Definitely keep posting. This is a great design, but the build quality is an issue. Buying a brand New boat is always a issue until one has everything sorted out. Sailors, potential buyers, builders designers and their distribution network must all be informed of these problems.
Looks like these 'Cowboys' have Absolutely NO IDEA.... All Short-Cuts and Cheap Materials, Just Paint it and Nobody Know....The Boat is Stunningly Beautiful, Just such a Pity about the 'Botched' Building Practices .... .... So Sad to see, and You paid Good Money for THAT 'Build Quality'.....What else hasn't been 'Discovered' YET !!!!! ..... Your Warranty should start at 'Day One' Again after the 'Repairs' ..... Best to ALL from ChCh, NZ
It doesn't seem to be so much as a design problem (although they do occur.) but more of a build quality problem. Even some of those fibreglass repairs look extremely amateur at best.
@@haydonditchburn2194 I Totally agree with you .... The 'Workmanship' ( Or Lack There of ) definitely has much to be desired .... Looks like there were a Lot of 'Just Off the Street' Folks working on it. Still is a Stunning Looking Craft ... a Work of Art,........Sadly the Execution of the Build is another thing !!!!!! I actually Dread finding out just what is 'Hidden under the Covers' .... Best to ALL from ChCh, NZ
@@kiweekeith In 2024, Vietnam's GDP per capita is expected to be $4,623 in nominal terms and $15,470 in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. This ranks Vietnam 120th in the world for nominal GDP per capita and 102nd for PPP GDP per capita. $4,623 divided by 2,000 working hours per year is about $2.32 per hour, less than half of global average per hour of about $6 per hour. Viet Nam is a developing country.
The problem has been stray current or galvanic corrosion. You can see the rusted HyDrive passing through the hull has been a source of iron electrons (sacrificial anode!) that has reduced the aluminium to carbon case bond causing it to fail. The repair looks terrible. I would think the carbon should be isolated from the aluminium on the case, yet as you show when the screw is placed in, it connects the carbon and aluminium...
You spotted the screw, good job. There are no aluminum components in the original setup, it's stainless, which also should be isolated. I'll check if the new HyDrive is isolated from the carbon as it's now mounted on the bulkhead.
@@Corey-pd3miThat you’re assuming based on this video. So far there’s a faulty seal that’s affected the HyDrive and a rudder issue. That’s all the video shows… anything else is an assumption or guessing on your part.
For a new vessel, this kind of publicity and inadequate service is a killer for new sales. I suspect the entire steering system and its attachments need to be re-designed.
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I'm interested in a follow-up video. Thanks for sharing
Yes please
Yes!
at 1.8M base price i'd be furious by this and their delays in repairs. absolutely wild! i would be demanding my money back or suing them for my money back and compensation.
Good luck with that idea. This aint America where everyone sues every one....
Sue them asap
@@davidkumeroa2997 But they have courts in HK where this co.'s HQ is. If they even can't get professionals to fix the crap they produced, in 8 months....
i mean look at the factory damages and failures they had on the La Vagabond rapido, absolutely insane that their boat left the factory in that condition.
Yes, please do a follow-on video. It looks like you have gavanic corrision issues. Remember carbon is an electrical conductor. Start looking for this issue. Also, contact the designer and loop him in. Often things are not built as designed and it would be in your best interest to figure out if the builder took any liberties.
i believe the designers are 'in house' there at the factory. Which, you would imagine would be ideal, but...
@@julianmckinnon7615 Morrelli/ Melvin are in California. I doubt very much that nether Gino nor Pete stand watch in Vietnam.
@@sv.scintilla Good advice, I thought the same and sent the designers an email.
Mine thoughts as well, there is no other explanation on why there is that much rust that quickly. I see “Sailing with the Wynns” have the same issue with their new HH Catamaran, rust took hold really quickly due to the the stray current turning their Cat into a floating battery.
What a disaster. I feel with you. I’d like to love this Rapido trimaran. But this is very disappointing. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Rapido, it is unacceptable to delay warranty work! Sorry, no other advice than what you already got. Post more videos to put some pressure on Rapido. Apparently this is the only way to get attention from the factory.
I am a boat builder and had a orma 67 and can tell you that the rudder system is going to break again the loads at the speeds that those boat cruises are no joke get some one to design and build a good robust system steering is the most important system on a boat.
Those ORMAs are wild!
Completely agree. Their quality of work is shockingly poor.
@@PN_48 yes if you look at the rudder system on the orma and compare it to this boat is looks like a joke. I know it is two different animals but the forces on speeds over 20 knt are the same .
agree 100% it a bandaid . you need two new judder case in carbon
@@lateralthinking86But then, M&M did design it and I’d trust them as being pretty knowledgeable in this field.
It all just seems a bit weird y’know? Why did the owner keep sailing if he knew the rudder had play in it? At 20kts it doesn’t take a lot of vibration to rapidly cause catastrophic failure.
My Sincere Heart Felt Grievance goes out to you Guys.... This is unbelievable on a New Build and No concern or Follow-up with massive delays..... I really hope the Company comes to the Party with Costs and Repairs, or they may as well Shut their doors....
I can see why Riley is looking at another boat already ! Shocking quality !
Their interior is so ugly and silly they wont be able to give it away....just trying to hard to be "cool"
Maybe they should get an Outremer
They were stupid going to a Tri in the first place. Who wants a cruising boat that's focussed on speed..? And as for that totally exposed helm..!!
@@haydonditchburn2194 When his wife is all ready on yearly intervention treatments for her skin.
Riley is already looking for another boat?
I can only imagine the frustration you feel. Rapido clearly don’t want to stand by their product or customers. Keep posting and good luck.
That's galvanic corrosion. It's a boat wrecking issue. Looks like the designers and/or builders neglected to consider that unlike glass, carbon fiber is conductive. It can be fixed but its a major retrofit to electrically isolate and/or bond every piece of metal either tp a sacrificial anode or an energized ICCP circuit.
100% correct , So many people dont realise Carbon is not the miracle its made out to be IF you dont know its drawbacks > Conductivity in seawater .
La vag had center board casing split. With you it's the rudder. Two super crucial areas failing. Its mildly terrifying. Let us see more.
Lavaga just brushed it off acting like its no big deal their brand new boat is falling apart its funny
La vag also had that sea water flood of their engine because the water trap was not high enough above sea level. A careless and expensive mistake by Rapido. An indicator of other troubles to come.
@@epicgamer785 Riley did make a face about it. I guess you don't want to completely trash your relationship with your builder until it gets to an irretrievable low.
@@russmarkham2197 True. Not sure how to get this done. They already have build a few. Wonder how the exhaust build on La vag is different to this one?
@@epicgamer785 They probably got a refund and kept their boat for advertising. Such a shame that they won't admit it's a very badly made boat. Such a shame that a beautiful designed boat get's made by unqualified builders.
while its out of the water and your waiting on rapido i would check around the mast stepping from above and below for major cracking. La vagabond did a video or two on how they almost lost their mast due to major structural damage. If you don’t know theirs is the same boat and under warranty as well.
Carbon boats ALL have the same issues, electrolysis. Carbon is such a great conductor, just add salt water and hay presto, a little battery that will corrode anything touching it. You'd be better off with a normal E glass rudder stock with basalt reinforcement. Might be heavier but salt water won't create any corrosion issues. As for the seal on the steering ram, I think the Vagabonds had the same problem, they also had deck bonding issues at the top of the dagger board case, just keep your eyes peeled and document EVERYTHING.
I feel very sorry for you. I hope 4 a positive outcome. & definitely a follow up video.
Thank you, I will post a follow up, hopefully a positive ending.
Absolutely, you need to post a follow-up video. Especially for all the other owners out there.
Yeah, of course, go for it! It‘s really interesting to see (not only with your boat) what all this „high quality“, high price and high speed multihull manufacturers are delivering for the money. Wish you all the best man and that all of your warranty issues will be solved to 110% 🙏🙏
Thanks for your feedback!
Looking at the response to the La Vagabonde team when they had issues, having strong public exposure and TH-cam following certainly helps. As long as you've provided Rapido a fair opportunity to respond, and in return if they fail to deliver, I would go back to them and discuss the consequences of inaction and you going global. I would certainly be ask Rapido for the warranty clock to be reset as it sounds like they are the ones causing the delay and not providing a fair opportunity to sea trial the vessel in the 12 month period. Rudders and self-steering systems should be built bomb proof, especially on high performance yachts. Good luck!
I have made a request of a warranty extension, it seems like a fair request, but I don’t recall hearing back about that.
@@PerformanceTrimaran don’t request it. Tell them it’s happening, and that failure to act on their part will result in further cost increases to be born by them. Act swiftly because there’s a good chance they’re broke, or about to be.
@@jameslittlewood7821 Yes, you tell them. Once you have had your Coco Pops and cleaned your teeth, Mummy can let you loose on the real world. You aren't by chance an academic James? You know, not quite in the real (commercial) world.
@@HeWoreSkeletons it’s funny how wrong you are
Not at all. The issue was resolved for SLV long before the video came out and they were already underway to Japan when they decided to post the “drama” video. They’d even confirmed to Rapido prior to the video in writing that everything was a-ok… so really, their “clout” is basically non-existent.
A good shout on the warranty extension request however, and one that a solicitor could easily request.
Similar observations as the la vagabonde rapido. Lack of systems engineering, poor build quality and lots of latent defects. Appreciate you posting. Would love to see a follow up video.
Yes, please follow up with results
I've been a boater for 50 years, and seen many new builders with a new brand and revolutionary techniques appear and cause great heartache as their stuff fails and the boats become worthless derelicts. Walk around a large marina and look at the names on the older boats still happily plying the water. Those makers did not break new ground with construction. Sure, their boats are heavier and a knot slower as a result, but their hulls are free of stress cracks after 30 years. The parts on their boats are heavier and clunky looking, but can be unscrewed, maintained, and put back together. Fellow seafarers take note - a boat is a nightmare of broken dreams if it cannot sustain the rigors of the sea and if it is not built for decades of life against those stresses by an experienced builder. Stop buying these fancy new designs by unproven brands. I agree with the other person who said that entire rudder/steering system is not up to oceanic standards. It looks like something you'd see on a boat half that size. Big trouble's a-coming.
Yes I will also be surprised if that glass job on the rudder bearing doesn't break again... This is why I have a Hatteras 40 years old and still going strong, Sorry for them as that boat will more than likely be in a dump long before in reaches 20 years
Trimarans aren’t revolutionary. They’ve been around for 100s of years and carbon for 20 years (more?).
Where do you stand on the horse and cart vs the automobile argument?
@@SailingLaVagabonde Carbon fiber has been around since the 70s and used in boat building extensively since the early 80s.
Carbon fiber is not proven in long term applications. Many fiberglass boats are still afloat after 50 or 60 years which is about as long as these boats have been built. At that time, it was a wager on the future too - worked out. Lets hope it goes the same for carbon… although there is the problem with carbon reacting with stress failure to very little, sometimes even not visible punctual damage.
@@gonzogliding👍
Ohhhhhh man, give them the boat back, I’m sorry you gotta go through this, but thanks for sharing, please keep sharing. The boat looks like it was put together with sticky back plastic and hope, I’m shocked.
This is horrific! Thanks for sharing, we wish you all the best for a positive future with this matter. Definitely post more, your sailing community is watching and sharing!!
Just took it off my cool list. Would not consider Rapido now 🧸
regardless of the outcome I would be talking to lawyers. I'm fairly sure it wasn't a cheap boat and you should expect better. this definitely needs exposure.
My wife and I were thiunking about ordering a 40 this spring; after seeing this I think we will pass - what a disappointment. It took me almost a year to convince her and ... this ..
Just get a helberg Rassey, no where is too wild for them and resale is fantastic.... Only boat to own, IMO.
Have a look at “2000 Custom Silini 56” it is the last boat I built after working on the NZ AC boats. 😂😂😂
Having seen the construction and design issues on this boat with my own eyes, I was and still am shocked at how badly the factory is treating you. And it makes me wonder about the other vessels out there - do they have these issues? Certainly the Sailing Lavagabond crew showed glimpes of similar issues with delamination, etc. Seems there's a pattern emerging and it's not good. I hope you get more visibility on this and that drives the factory to do the right thing ASAP!
I’m curious as well, any others with a Rapido here?
I dont think watching fake sailing TH-cam channels counts as "seeing it with your own eyes".
@@SOLDOZER Fake?
@@CAPTJohn47yes Reiley only shows what he wants you to see to keep the narrative. Way too full of himself and own importance.
@@gregorymatthies5297 Riley is a successful entrepreneur approaching 2 million subscribers, and in his own way he is quite logical, good at networking, works hard, makes and executes plans. Anyone who sails such a boat, raises two kids, and makes videos people want to watch at least a couple of times a month is going to be "full of himself". Cruising is expensive on such a big boat even if they are somewhat frugal.
Upside, this channel will grow exponentially due to the other Rapido owner, as others have mentioned I feel a written warranty reset is a given, perhaps Rapido need a Thailand base as this is where most of their product will complete their real sea trials. This was always going to be a huge experiment building a vessel this edgy for the cruising market, not easy to maintain a racer on a budget.
I've subscribed mainly to add weight to your case. It sounds like you need all of the support you can get. Good luck
Much appreciated!
I am a sailor, live full time on my catamaran. I can’t quite believe the performance shown at 1:04. 19+kts on 3.1kts of true wind. The sea state hints at higher winds. Those instruments might be another issue to address. 😅
lol, yeah, thanks for catching that, its on the list.
Yes, follow ups : ) And do audio narration on the video, not just subtitles. Make it personal. Does not have to be perfect, just be yourself. You don t have to have La Vagabond video production levels. Great info. Yes, the repairs don t look very pretty, but just work with them and make it an adventure. Make them extend your warranty by 1 more year and add some freebees for the missed 8 months sailing : )
Incroyable reflet du monde en 2024 !! Triste et révoltant ! Courage !!!
If I were you I would contact the designers Morelli & Melvin and ask them if the rudder mecanics are what they designed and specified to the yard. A yard that leaves you out there without fixing the problems no longer cares about their reputation, however the designers do. I am pretty sure the rudders is not build how it was specified by the designers and from the outside looks way to light (I am a naval architect). Also if you go for a legal battle having the designers with you will certainly help you.
Good luck
Wow, great to see an honest video which clearly reflects also your frustration in the builders product and remediation. Look forward to see the full video and good luck - you should be sending boat back for a full refund!
I am so happy that we just bought an Amel Super Maramu. Not the fastest boat but we will get to the other side of the ocean in one piece.
Thanks for this.
They were on my short list for a new boat, but have now been struck off.
Sorry you have to go through this.
Yes please, would be interested in a follow up video and I would suggest doing more publicity like Parley Revival did on their catamaran and get some action happening.
At this point, I would likely get a lawyer involved. I dont know if/how you are ensured legally but you should have someone figure out how contracts in Hong Kong work regarding the expected result versus the actual result of your purchase. It seems to me that there are a lot more mistakes than just the rudder, and I think it is great that you document it this way. You should keep doing that, and keep all the footage safely backed up.
Additionally to your legal path, I would recommend reaching out to Sailing La Vagabonde. They are one of - if not the biggest Influencers in the yacht cruising community and they are also customers of rapido. Them reacting to your issues will likely put more pressure on Rapido to get their shit sorted, and especially if you end up trying to pull out of the purchasing contract, their story with their own boat (which also had a lot of issues when leaving the factory) will give you and your team more leverage when it comes to "factory error" vs "user error".
I highly recommend you pursue both ways - legal advise and pressure, as well as public opinion pressure through other, bigger influencers in this space
That sounds like good advice. Thank you for watching and for your detailed comment.
Doubtful. SLV’s Rapido purchase resulted in very few genuine enquiries to the company and zero orders. Zero. They have very little sway with the company, especially with how they threw them under the bus with their widely debunked “our boat is falling apart” video.
Sound advice.
@@rapido2963 I’m curious about your username.
@@PerformanceTrimaran I used to own Rapido motorhome. Just a coincidence I think! Very best wishes with the repairs. Bob
Man that sucks! Those boats look amazing when they are cruising along, but wow - that is some serious problems. Best of luck with this, and please post a follow up video.
That is unbelievable. It is one thing there being a problem but waiting so long for a fix is unforgivable. I would be demanding they take the boat back and give me a full refund.
So glad I built my own 37' Farrier trimaran. 1000's of offshore miles over nearly 8 years - zero problems.
100% respect for the M&M design and analysis team.
It would be so worth including an M&M rep to review the repair approach and a QA guy during the rebuild.
Nasty start to this beautiful baby's life.😢
Prayers for resuscitation and successful recovery. 🙏
No QA at the factory they are happy to take your money but there designs are sub standard. Keep posting and put pressure on them to build a seaworthy boat!
Good ship,but bad QC,owner and La vagabone within 1 year return back factury to fix.😮😮maybe can say rebuild !!
😅😅😅😅😅
Rapido has achieved a new level of brand damage with this poor standard of build and non rectification.
Sorry to see your having troubles. Such an epic design and potential for an amazing boat. But building boats in hot humid climates will affect how well any bonding takes place. Hope your video gets enough attention they re considere how they are treating you.
a follow up video would be great.
what a shame.. it's such a nice boat.
It is a really pretty boat, and sails well. I’m just awfully surprised by the customer service.
@@PerformanceTrimaran I personally would keep up dating the progress on your after sales warranty. Just keep everything documented, and publish it. At some point, you also will need to move on, for sanity and expenses. EVERYTHING can be fixed.
@@sjd9214 Your right, I think this is the best way forward. Thank you!
Just unbelievable a manufacturer would be foolish enough to act this way, in my long experience humans behave in weird ways, Great companies are built on service and quality.
@@rodlynch2319You’re absolutely right, great service builds strong loyalty! It’s the secret formula for success.
Absolutely post followup videos!
Not just interested in the fixes, if any, but important for people to know, and to let Rapido know that they are on notice.
Dang, this really sucks all around. Hopefully it will be resolved soon!
@@LearningtheLines I hope so as well. You can come take a tour when it’s all done.
Thank God Delos 2.0 did their homework.
Agree, but they're not yet in the water. We'll be following their progress with interest. As will we be following Plucky.
@@twtoombs they will have issues for sure but I bet all the work they did in designing 2.0 will pay off. However Rapidos will blow away Delos boat probably 2 times the speed. At this point I’m thinking Antares for me.
No need for blistering speed for cruising, especially if it means you have to haul out every 3 months and get repairs.
@@robertjeter5984 Delos are cruisers, they're not looking to do 30 knots.
delos made a smart choice I think. And their boat will be fast enough. Too fast and it's easy to hit logs and fishing nets before you see them.
Yes, please post a follow up if it does not jeopardise your ongoing repairs & negotiations with the yard. Good luck.
Keep posting! Rapido seems to care about customers based only on their number of youtube views
Galvanic corrosion. I got a reminder that carbon is a conductor when I had an aluminum mast base casting collapse under a used carbon fiber mast I had acquired a month earlier for my Prindle 19 beach catamaran. In rebuilding the mast base, I used G10 as an insulator. If you've got this issue at the rudder, you may also have it in other components such as the standing rigging or basically just the hardware holding the boat together. The rudder could very well be just the start of the problems. Maybe get a good surveyor to go over the entire boat with the results being to have an attorney work on getting at least some of your money back on a boat you return. Good luck.
I can only imagine that it's a very frustrating experience. Thank you for sharing. Please upload more videos, it will keep interested people informed, and learn from your experiences. I also empathize with your challenges. With videos you share, it will also be a good leverage on Rapido's lack of resolution on this matter )). Good luck!
This boat does not need a fix. it needs a rebuild. No question.
Even more so, I would simply demand my money back, as the things I saw would make me loose any trust of any parts of this boat, sorry. You will never know what will break tomorrow.
Sure, share with us all the problems, at least it will be documented here for the lawyers to see later...
Is this company like another Lagoon or leopard with their unbelievably ordinary workmanship. Definitely show us more
same, a follow up would be good, remember the attention that Parley got from lagoon
Man I cannot explain how I feel you!! this is sooo horrible and remind me soo much of my own boat buying experience sadly. I overcame being dealt a bad boat. I hope you find a way also. I hope I can help you in some ways
From other videos I would be checking where the mast and the boat come together
spot on
Yes keep posting please! Would love some follow up with this project!
Follow up please. Can’t imagine the frustration. Good luck!
I watched the repairs on La Vagabond dagger board and it looked dodgy on video. They seem happy with it. A lot of money for heart ache I think. Good luck with it all.
Please, show us each issue you have. It will increase your exposure and the Rapido team will probably be more concerned.
It's also important for us to see things like that.
SLV had problems with their centerboard case, as mentioned by others, but they had that part of the boat customized, so perhaps Rapido couldn't do enough testing to solve the issues during the construction phase. On the other hand, they (Riley & Elayna) had Erik Berzins design a new rudder, which Riley is very impressed with. It hasn't failed and seems to have a ton of versatility. Please do publish a follow up to this video, it will be interesting to see how things go. BTW, the aft spaces look to have been built by some company other than the one that built La Vagabonde III.
Glad you shared. Company is being very visible on social media, you need to do the same with their challenges. They appear to be trying but fundamental layup issues are very concerning. Just time before this appears in the smaller boats as well.
Such a shame. I am so very sorry for you and this terrible situation. Cool design and she seemed to sail well. But the amateurs with poor craftsmanship skills did an appalling job. I wish you patience and genius to get out of this with a boat with no more major surprises. I am a solo sailor so I am really obsessed with quality, reliability and details. Obsessed!
Disaster. What a nightmare. Other manufacturers have struggled with quality while building in Asia - but Rapido is clearly a non-starter.
HH is struggling in China, but I think, but they have a great product and are getting warrantee work complete within a month or two.
This is a good warning to others, but I can't think its going to help your resale - which I recommend at first opportunity.
Thank you for the post, I think the only people putting deposits on a Rapido Boat are the ones that haven't seen this video. Yes please do send a follow-up video…
Yeh I liked the concept of the Rapido but after SLV and this video I will be looking at something else. The quality is rubbish, especially for the money you are putting down.
The time from when you reported the warranty items and when the yacht is passed for sailing, should be added to the years warranty period.
Date of notification of design and/or manufacturing defect will delay running of the warranty period until defects are repaired in full.
Perhaps for the hull, but not for all other 3rd party equipment. Those companies are not at any fault.
Lawyer up and get the word out to everyone everywhere about the company and what's going on ESPECIALLY if your warranty expires due to them and their foul practice of nothing has ben done to fix any of it,..TRULY FEEL BAD FOR YOU, SORRY YOUR GOING THROUGH THIS BS...WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE SAILING THE OCEANS WORLDWIDE...TAKE CARE EVERYONE EVERYWHERE...
Very sad state of affairs. You are doing the right thing to expose the problems product and lack of company services. Take a stand at the next boat show they are in, threatened to display the lemon of a job the company and lack of services these could kill the company future growth you need compensation to hire another company to repair your boat if they are wasting your time and money 💰 as well as your life style. Frankly you have no choice if you are not getting what you pay for. Contact also the designer as they are responsible for the lack of engineering 6:12 strength and materials list used to build your boat! Name and shame it seems is all that’s left to you! I feel for you situation! Good luck with the repairs . SV Skoiern IV
big boat very high speeds massive forces that were maybe poorly understood. i know that Vagabond had big problems too.
Go to town on the builder . Thanks for posting as I was going to purchase one , no more :)
From other TH-cam comments I have heard, it seems that the sailboats that Rapido builds have lots of issues. I am sorry for your pain.
Was pleased to see a video of a rapido sailing other than vagabond but realizing soon this was a cry for help video, i count
the days when this video will be taken off line and you get the support you one expect from the builder. I can make up from your video that they removed the terrible installed hydraulic system with a mechanical push pull system, good idea specially as the hydraulic system had carbon steel instead of marine grade steel components good fir a road digger but not for a seagoing water craft. Wondering what subcontractors the yard uses. Just keep pushing and hire a good marine surveyor to help fight your case
Yes keep us all up to date on this .....Cant believe how slack Rapido are ....
Poor you!
How bitterly disappointing.
Thanks for sharing this story.
Definitely yes to follow up videos.
I guess you need a Yellow one to get any customer service. 😢.
I follow a few sailing channels, you seem to have as many issues with a new boat, as with a used one. Keep making the videos, keep talking to Rapido and also take legal advice.
Other high profile owners, we all know who I'm talking about, seem to have a direct phone line to the right people to get things fixed. Good luck.
Well there goes my R 40 , I'll keep looking Thanks .. Shocking result , So sorry man , Hope it comes right & they front up .. This could cost them big time , Small market for these types of boat , People do a lot of research . Think i will be looking at alloy .
As someone in the boatbuilding world, that rudder cassette needs to be completely replaced. The loads on it are immense and the failure seems to be delaminated and/or bond-line failures. These are almost always because of poor surface preparation. It is difficult to undo this kind of poor manufacturing process. Really wasn't able to see what the rusted components are, perhaps rudder stock? If ao they need to switch to scandvik 316L seamless HSS. Probably about 100/foot but always works. I would also look very very carefully at any other visible signs of delaminating components
I’m absolutely heart broken for you! This is shocking! There has to be legal recourse
Hello, you should have a talk with "sailing la vagabonde", i think they own a rapido too , they get more than a million subscribers, this weights a lot when discussing about notoriety for the builder. and they had problems too (rapidly handled by the boat builder).
Just for additional context I would add that Vagabonde got exposed for faking and/or greatly exaggerating issues with their boat for views. The 'critical hull crack' was cosmetic issues.
Hence it was such a "big deal" one video and the next they sailed to Japan as if nothing had happened.
I don't know the details of their issue, but I did check my dagger-board case after seeing their video and it looked okay. Although, the boat has not been sailed much at all yet.
There is no exaggeration in my video, if anything, I feel it's quite the opposite.
@@toggtlas7099Absolutely. But then SLV’s business model is click bait and that’s exactly what they were going for.
@@PN_48 daylight through a crack near a high stress part of the boat is not click bait
@@Corey-pd3miNor is it as “structural” as SLV would have liked everyone to believe.
This is fantastic advertising for them, first LA Vagabond now you, hopefully they will fix things but hey, it's your time you are being robbed of and that has no ceiling with regards to costs. Personally I would be nice and hope that they resolve things, a dispute across country borders is tricky to say the least. Good luck, it sums to be a fantastic craft worth fixing for sure.
À follow-up video would be very helpful for any futur buyers and would give Rapido a chance to explain their point of view. Vagabonde had some major issues as well which were rapidly repaired but I feel that their very popular vlog may have something to do with it. So keep showing what’s happening and good luck
I’m very sorry to see that - I had a deposit down on a Rapido 40 but ended up going for a Dragonfly 32 (which is now for sale). If you’re ever passing through Amsterdam and want to sail a trimaran please hit me up. Mean time Id suggest a constructive loss on the insurance policy is the best option…
I have seen so many new trimarans with problems. French. European. Vietnam. Sailing has been around a long time. So you would think improvements are better.
One could hope
Send your video to rapido... Stay in constant communication and get dates for everything to be completed by and require warranty extension.
Shocking quality. How some boat builders get away with this is incredible
The repairs look crap as well as
What to do? I suggest that you carefully read the terms in your purchase order (contract), as well as you write down a daily log on how the work proceeds. Tell if you need experience legal support. I have worked with good such, and they might find some good arms to twist through the PO terms. Tell if you need a reference.
Yes please, you may PM me in my channel contact details.
Quite shocking to see 3 months of waiting time to get just an improvised repair. videos like this really crush my dream of a circum navigation.
you make sure that they finish job up to new spec and that they extend the warranty for the same duration of the waiting period of approx 8 months, make sure you document and video all of this
That’s good advice, thanks. At one point, they actually asked me to not be around while they did the repairs. I felt that was a bit concerning, what do you think, is that normal?
@@PerformanceTrimaranWhy would they object to your oversight if they have nothing to hide? I would insist on being present for any remedial work done. You need to be very firm with them!
What owners rep did you use while building the boat? Did they do a survey prior to acceptance? What does the surveyor say now? Without these answers, it’s hard to imaging this is a real situation and should be considered suspect.
are these the same builders that built the Vegabond??? i seen similar horrible fiberglass issues on their boat... and yes please make a follow up video
Definitely keep posting. This is a great design, but the build quality is an issue. Buying a brand New boat is always a issue until one has everything sorted out. Sailors, potential buyers, builders designers and their distribution network must all be informed of these problems.
A mi me parecían impresionantes, tenía la duda entre el dragonfly 40 o el rapido 40. Ya no dudo. Que desastre!!!!!
Looks like these 'Cowboys' have Absolutely NO IDEA.... All Short-Cuts and Cheap Materials, Just Paint it and Nobody Know....The Boat is Stunningly Beautiful, Just such a Pity about the 'Botched' Building Practices .... .... So Sad to see, and You paid Good Money for THAT 'Build Quality'.....What else hasn't been 'Discovered' YET !!!!! ..... Your Warranty should start at 'Day One' Again after the 'Repairs' ..... Best to ALL from ChCh, NZ
It doesn't seem to be so much as a design problem (although they do occur.) but more of a build quality problem. Even some of those fibreglass repairs look extremely amateur at best.
@@haydonditchburn2194 I Totally agree with you .... The 'Workmanship' ( Or Lack There of ) definitely has much to be desired .... Looks like there were a Lot of 'Just Off the Street' Folks working on it. Still is a Stunning Looking Craft ... a Work of Art,........Sadly the Execution of the Build is another thing !!!!!! I actually Dread finding out just what is 'Hidden under the Covers' .... Best to ALL from ChCh, NZ
@@kiweekeith In 2024, Vietnam's GDP per capita is expected to be $4,623 in nominal terms and $15,470 in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. This ranks Vietnam 120th in the world for nominal GDP per capita and 102nd for PPP GDP per capita. $4,623 divided by 2,000 working hours per year is about $2.32 per hour, less than half of global average per hour of about $6 per hour. Viet Nam is a developing country.
yes please to a follow up. Just seen the base price for one of these. Shocking (not the price; but the low quality at that price)
Share everything it is likely your only way to apply pressure.
The problem has been stray current or galvanic corrosion. You can see the rusted HyDrive passing through the hull has been a source of iron electrons (sacrificial anode!) that has reduced the aluminium to carbon case bond causing it to fail. The repair looks terrible. I would think the carbon should be isolated from the aluminium on the case, yet as you show when the screw is placed in, it connects the carbon and aluminium...
You spotted the screw, good job. There are no aluminum components in the original setup, it's stainless, which also should be isolated. I'll check if the new HyDrive is isolated from the carbon as it's now mounted on the bulkhead.
I recall the another TH-cam couple with an HH had bonding issues causing premature corrosion
@@meofnz2320 gone with the Wynns? I haven’t seen but I heard.
My friend has been looking at buying one. I sent him your video. Sales will plummet.
I will make all repairs and likely be forced to sell once it’s all corrected.
good move - he should get a Devilliers 17M cat built in Alloy in Phuket. Reputable builder available
@@PerformanceTrimaranWhy would you be forced to sell it if all repairs are done?
@@PN_48 because there’s clearly build quality issues, more will come to light, and outside of warranty will be very expensive to fix
@@Corey-pd3miThat you’re assuming based on this video.
So far there’s a faulty seal that’s affected the HyDrive and a rudder issue. That’s all the video shows… anything else is an assumption or guessing on your part.
This sort of online exposure seems to get results carry on
Shocking….
Yes please!
For a new vessel, this kind of publicity and inadequate service is a killer for new sales. I suspect the entire steering system and its attachments need to be re-designed.
Please upload more !!!