LIGHTNING vs. Our 60ft Trimaran!
Many of you had questions for Riley and I a few weeks ago about what we'd do if our trimaran got struck by lightning? ⚡⚡⚡
This week, we’re back at Rapido HQ and answering all your questions while overseeing one of the most important parts of our boat build… the ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION!
Get ready for some serious insight into LV III's entire electrical design. We're lucky to have some extra help on hand for this ep. thanks to Dylan from OBMG, as well as from our mate Colin (survivor of two lightning strikes!).
We hope you enjoy this early preview of this weeks episode. As always, thank you all so much for your support, we simply couldn't make these eps. without you!
Love,
Elayna, Riley, Lenny & Darwin
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Comments (32)
I know it’s crazy- but I’ve been looking for a pink velvet duvet for a year!! If you have a link please share!!
Hey!! I know right, hard to find a good one. We found ours on Etsy. Feel free to buy the same set here... 😍😍 (Ps. We reckon you've got pretty good taste 😉) Sorry if this link isn't clickable, I'll see if it works via inbox. If not, the Etsy store is called 'HandmadeCafeIndia'. https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1151408051/3-pieces-set-luxury-crushed-rose-velvet?click_key=d2eaa285d2260e923b5ea28c94ce0662ad372ba4%3A1151408051&click_sum=9c399da8&ga_search_query=velvet&ref=shop_items_search_10&pro=1
I don't see you having much in the way of trouble avoiding lightning while underway. Most storms don't move nearly as fast as you will be able to by using the winds a storm creates to get out of its path. At anchor or at the dock is a different story. Your odds decrease when other boats are around, but that's not where you want to be. Vigilance and preparedness you guys have in spades, and that will minimize anchoring where a storm is headed. Just keep a weather eye out...
The blue is beautiful! I'd love to see more unboxing of stuff for the new boat.
The best part hey!!
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Lol Darwins Naruto run with the balls 😆
Looking forward to the next episode
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I love seeing where you guys are hanging in out in HCMC! I go regularly to the Japanese town you went this episode, the food is so good! Glad you have time to get out and explore between boat building days ☺️
Now that you are back in Nam, any recent Lenny's food reviews? I heard stingray liver is quite nice. :)
Will have to get these going again for sure haha 😚
Thank You. I have been missing the updates on the new (ship). LOL
Aww glad to hear Dave. Plenty more tri progress videos on their way 😊🙌🏽
All Dylan's solutions contain the word "hopefully". Is it too late to get a second opinion?
Very informative and exciting episode… lots of info and plenty of laughs. You looks so happy in your anticipatory excitement of what is to come. Once again, thanks for sharing!
You should be proud of getting out of your comfort zone to learn more about the electrical system - good to know about it! I bet you can’t wait to unpack all the new stuff fully and place them on the new boat. What is the estimated timeline at this point?
Thanks for making my days feel lighter. I cannot wait to see the finished boat!
Absolutely brilliant episode! Looking forward to seeing the trimaran in action!
Just loving the goofy costumes and the laughing you’re getting up to. And yeah, Yay Elayna! Don’t know why but it made me think of bilgey!
Have you guys made a decision on the exterior of the boat? Decals? Graphics?
In the works!!
Do you have any concerns about fire with the large lithium ion battery on board?
I will amend the above. Apparently others around the world call if a splashback. Who knew?
Love the colors!! BTW, backsplash, Alayna :). Thanks for the video.
Have a squizz at this video Riley Nikki and Jason talk through their lighting protection https://youtu.be/9Wwj3lc3_Eg Basically there is a lighting rod like one that would be fitted to a building. The rod is the highest point above all antennas etc. Then an earth cable goes all the way down the mast to an anode block below the waterline.
I read about that set up somewhere recently.
Oh so cool you had a cameo with Colin from Parlay Revival. His Channel is great. That guy is astonishing, he can fix just about everything, so hard working and cool headed. Love that you are connected with him. Elayna I love the blue paint sample and that green cover was stunning, I would have that in my house. It's going to be so FANTASTIC to see a boat interior that DOES NOT look like an RV. So exciting, can't wait for the finished boat.
I watched Colin on Below Deck Sailing and he is an engineer on the boat. Super smart and fun and cool!! Learned he had a sailing channel and started following
Missed the opportunity to ask a question Can you please forward a interior layout plan for the 60 Can't seem to find one
Hey mate, https://rapidotrimarans.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Rapido-60-General-Arrangement.pdf
SO STOKED FOR A NEW EPISODE!! This will get me through the sadness of returning to work after a weekend camping on the beach! HAPPY EASTER! ♥️♥️♥️