Our Damaged Trimaran... (Can We Sail JAPAN Now?)

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EPISODE CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Start
0:05 - Welcome Onboard
1:54 - Boarding LV III
2:41 - Problems Arise
4:00 - Adjusting to Boat Life
6:03 - AG1
7:34 - The Crack
11:01 - Jai's Work For Us
15:00 - Catching Up
17:40 - Strolling an Abandoned Town
19:30 - Kids Loving Boat Life
21:00 - Honest Thoughts
22:20 - Riley's Taxi Service
24:30 - Plans for Next Week

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[ShazzeoftheNorth]

"I want boat talking to me, but now boat is dead" That's a profound way for Lenny to express his connection to his life on the boat and the ocean - what a deep little fellow!

[bbakus]

I can't believe how calm you seem about these cracks! I'd be livid!!! You paid SO much for that vessel, it's unacceptable that it's falling apart! Hope everything works out.

[captainsensible]

Dagger board cases in cats and tris experience MASSIVE side loads, the dagger boards on my cat were originally made of foam and glass, they broke under load to windward and were replaced in oregon core wrapped in S glass, they were about 15 ft long and weighed about 130kgs each, was talking to a designer years ago and for the size and weight of my old boat, his estimation was 6 tonns at 15 knots boat speed to windward. Most tris use the daggerboard case as part of the compression structure for the mast. Given the deck to DB case and hull to DB case joins are kinda key to the structure, I have to be honest here, I'd be looking for further analysis of the ENTIRE dagger board case. Ultrasound of the structure to make sure there were no further de-laminations is a quick non destructive test that can help ID areas of concern. When structures have failed as spectacularly as the deck to DB case have it is generally occurs in more than one specific area. Take care my dude, your decisions have consequences.

[johnmountain]

Hi, we are building an 80ft cat out of carbon fibre with experienced racing professionals. During the composite build phase we had regular NDT tests at various stages and picked up one or two issues that could be fixed. If you have these type of problems having an NDT test of the entire boat will show you what is weak, not up to strength. This will give you peace of mind on also parts of the boat and especially the repair. The yard should have done this as standard. If you want some further details, happy to supply them. Regards John

[valarya]

It always surprises me when you find such a competent person so young. And not camera shy, too! What a gem you guys found in Jai. I cannot wait for the Japan episodes and hope you guys had a relaxing time back in AUS with family. 💜

[scotttan]

Jai is a legend ! He really took good care of your boat while everyone was away . Definitely gut wrenching encountering these major issues, but thank goodness the family wasn't at sea in what could have been catastrophic .

[algauthier]

@Rapido this is your moment to shine. Show that your team not only take issues like this seriously but also that you make sure that you have an appropriate team to understand and address the problem. The boat owners shouldn’t need to consult anyone - this sort of fault is squarely on your shoulders. It’s also clear they are not trusting your teams ability to understand or fix the issue. Pay attention - the way you respond to this is being broadcast to the world. The outcome of these repairs and your responses to them will reflect more on your company that the original build of the boat. The biggest fear anyone has when building a boat is how resolve issues after the build. Over to you - your time to shine. Make this a story of how, despite and early blunder, you’ve come through, Brough all the right people and with skill and confidence, fully resolved the issue to everyone’s satisfaction.

[skylinedroneservices]

Hey Guys, i work with carbon fibre in the aerospace industry, if i were you i would be handing that hull back to rapido. Anyone who works with carbon will tell you that you cant successfully patch Carbon Fiber parts, especially those that require as much structural integrity as the mast and centreboard. it looks like the entire hull is compromised. i know that being creators your cant really shitbag Rapido while youre living on one of their boats but there is no way i would be sailing to japan with my family onboard on that Good luck guys

[sailingsandy]

This video perfectly illustrates the tradeoff between Performance vs Durability that does not get talked about much. You wonder how much safety margin has been designed into the boat to save weight. I guess also being one of the first boats, there will be a learning cycle and probably find later boats will need beefing up in high stress areas.

[sherrismith]

Ahhh Lenny. “Is the tree really happy?” ❤ such a sweet gentle soul.

[bill]

I can totally understand the difficulties involved with resin, carbon fiber and associated materials in open-weather tropical conditions. I’d be surprised if the final board repairs AND the main repairs don’t involve some type of controlled environment enclosure for temperature, humidity and curing control. You can feel confident that the manufacturer fully understands the greater situation which involves millions of eyes and concerns for your continued success. Cheers and looking forward to the properly engineered solutions☺️

[davidcrawford]

Cheap old person here. I have over 60 years of sailboat racing experience and thousands of cruising miles. I watch your show because you are competent and striving to learn. PPI. Perpetual process improvement. Secondary bonding is tricky, especially in tropical conditions of high heat and humidity, both enemies of epoxy. Clearly the resin in attempt #1 did not cure properly, maybe not the installers fault, provided they mixed the resin properly…I have laminated in the tropics. It is hard but not impossible. Consider laminating at night to avoid the heat. All the best to the family. Good luck. I mean that in a positive way.

[Koala]

Rapido, there are thousands of us in this world who follow the adventures of Elayna and Riley, their sons and their friends as they sail around the world. We understand the stresses and strains the ocean, and the winds can put on a sail boat. We also know how long and hard Riley studied and checked so many different designs before he settled on the Rapido. So many of us have been most impressed by your efforts so far to produce what Riley and Elayna require for them to continue their lifestyle and for us to be able to share it. Your good reputation will excel above all expectations if you can get La Vagabonde repaired, and back to the high standard required for their safety without them being out of pocket. Please look after them.

[mr.m]

Rapido, we are WATCHING. Riley and Elena are legends, hopefully you do everything you can to make this right for them and their boys. All the best to Riley and Elena🥂

[GoodDaysandBeyond]

No other words but this is scary. And legitimately makes me wish y’all had the old boat. Sorry for all this trouble you’re experiencing

[yancie]

Wow it seems that the Old vagabond may have been slower but structurally it seems it was better. I pray that after these repairs that your boat won't have anymore major structural issues for a long time, since your boat is not a year old yet. It was great seeing Elaina, Lenny and Darwin again.

[carlhill]

Real explorers, new cruising grounds, new routes, new problems, resourceful, and steadfast, all with a hint of humour, keeps all on the edge of our seats!

[lydiaajohnson]

Thank God for Jai. Thank God for companies who care about their work.

[mikejelinek]

I would have kept the Cat! That boat went through very rough conditions and came through it with flying colors. I don't know if I would ever trust this boat after all this. I would put this mess back on the manufacturer and do not let him give you excuses this has been a nightmare for you guys. God Bless you and the boys!

[shirleygardner]

I'm one of those little old ladies! Have been watching for several years. I agree with some others... there is no way you need to take your family sailing until the boat is 100%. I know you know this. I see it in your face. We will still be here.