Yacht Fail - The Leopard 45 Catamaran Tour You WANT to See!

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7 ай бұрын

Not your typical yacht tour
Doing a walk through tour of our Leopard 45 catamaran was one of the earliest videos we thought we'd make, but the ongoing warranty works in Cape Town and our desire at the time to give Leopard Catamarans and Robertson & Caine a chance to do the right thing meant it was never filmed. It's hard to do a nice tour when the boat has no windows or is on a hardstand 🤷‍♀️
Now, after almost 9 months on the hardstand in Trinidad, and over 13 months on the hardstand since buying the yacht 2.5 years ago, Telicia gives you an unbridled, honest tour of our Leopard 45 which also doubles as an update on where things currently stand and one of the reasons why we are still on the hardstand after so many months of undergoing warranty repairs of issues that are largely related to poor workmanship in the part of the boat builder.
Worth watching if you're considering a Leopard 42, Leopard 45, Leopard 50 or Leopard Powercat maybe a future model such as a Leopard 46 or Leopard 52.
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@justwayne4785 Ай бұрын

You’ve been on the hard so long I think someone could sue you for claiming to be a sailing channel 😂 Parley was hurricane damaged and struck by lightning twice, and they spent less time fixing their boat than you 🤬

@travelsketch Ай бұрын

I love this comment 😂😭😂😭😂

@travelsketch Ай бұрын

Travelopia.. why you slower than Colin? 🤣

@anna-tn2ww 7 ай бұрын

You all seemed so positive in some of the earlier videos 😥😥😥 You would think the builder would move heaven and earth to see you finally enjoying your new home! Sending love and prayers 💖🙏

@trentspencer7991 7 ай бұрын

The broker is trying, they could do a lot more though. I question if the dice rolls on their part to cut costs are worth the ongoing exposure.

@HannahS-zj3yv 7 ай бұрын

It's so bad what's gone on and really feel for you, but Ill admit, you made me laugh! That bit about the aircon 😂 Seriosuly though, Leopard should be ashamed!

@robdurie5141 7 ай бұрын

hi guys, i am surprised you made it that far into the video without totally losing your shit!!

@trentspencer7991 7 ай бұрын

I don't give up. This is much harder on Teesh and Tynan than me.

@marc4322 7 ай бұрын

Unreal ! I've been following your adventures since the start ! 😢 you have a lot of courage ! They should be a new categories in the world of catamaran! Constructor of the year by owner!

@Telicia_ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support, we appreciate it 😊 That could be an interesting category and likely of more use!

@billhanna8838 7 ай бұрын

Effin Madness , Hang in there .

@andrews57217 4 ай бұрын

Wow. This deserves more views. Thanks for making the time to share this. You’re doing better than I would be in this situation. Leopard 42 was our dream boat. Now I’m scared.

@travelsketch 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support, we appreciate it! Part of the reason for sharing our story was giving people a real, honest account of how things could go, so they have all the information when they go to make their own purchasing decision. There's a whole library of Leopard resources and a handover help section on our website as well.

@ajsonstegard5729 7 ай бұрын

Omg 😱 I can’t believe that you are still on the hard!

@travelsketch 7 ай бұрын

Neither can we 😔 There's still a lot to do and we're not the only L45 being repaired here. Hopefully we have a better idea of the new launch timeframe by the start of January 🤞

@ajsonstegard5729 7 ай бұрын

@@travelsketch at least it’s a good place to spend the holidays 🎄🌴

@kergwilec 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations ! that s the best commercial of all time ! Well, I mean.... for Lagoon :))

@trentspencer7991 7 ай бұрын

yeah not the intended message lol

@faircompetition1203 15 күн бұрын

Lagoons are just as bad if not worse

@mgard38 7 ай бұрын

When are you going to get a Lawyer this is crazy what you are putting up with!

@chrisiclickyou3947 7 ай бұрын

This is crazy !!!

@travelsketch 7 ай бұрын

Certainly not the experience we thought we'd having :/

@forgetn 7 ай бұрын

If I owned a recent Leopard 45 I would be very concerned. It is clear that a lot of sub part components were ordered and installed. This is systematic fraud on the part of the builders

@palmislandgolfcart6279 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely outrageous. My partner and I have been looking at new 42 but we have talked about your situation extensively. I would lose my @&$% mind. I don’t typically subscribe to the litigation route, but you need a high powered marine attorney. There are 3 great ones and you need one or all of them. The mental suffering and really health hazards having to live like that should be in your comlpaint. Again absolutely outrageous. Please don’t stop posting. It really shows the true character of a company many were thinking of doing business with.

@Eoghanloughrey 7 ай бұрын

Shocking...how can the boat manufacturers not sort the issues out urgently or give you a fit for purpose boat free of charge - an absolute disgrace ! - so sorry for your troubles 😔

@travelsketch 7 ай бұрын

They are paying for the repairs, a shared rental car and the hardstand fees. That said nothing much has been done to cover the lost time and opportunity or the wear and tear on a new boat that hasn't been used much.

@JRTurgeon13 7 ай бұрын

I've been following your nightmare for about 6 months now. Didn't the extent of the problems and the (extensive) cost involved in rectifying them scream "total loss" to Robertson & Caine/Travelopia/Insurance and then steer them to 'cut their loses' by replacing your boat with a new boat. I've heard you take the 'friendly' route: "The waranty work is going great. Everyone is very dilligent and open..." I guess that it had a limited/short term effect!

@trentspencer7991 7 ай бұрын

So to get a new hull you have to sign an NDA. You would also need to get lawyers involved. None of your after hand over, custom work is transferred over. Warranty starts from scratch. My picture hasn't finished being painted by a long shot. They are also paying out expenses to me and doing the right thing in that regard which we will cover. It is very hard to get totally balanced videos up in this environment for Teesh and give a fully balanced perspective with every video. I have also helped other new owners like Wayne in a similar position. Doing good things for people is hard to put a value on.

@JRTurgeon13 7 ай бұрын

"To get a new hull, you HAVE to sign an NDA." is bullshit. It's simply blackmail on their part to bury their mistakes. Also they should 'compensate' you for the custom work. That custom work is lost BECAUSE of them. Even if the original contract had restrictive clauses, they could set them aside. But they want it to be kept secret. At this point, THEY feel that THEY have invested too much in repairs to wipe the slate clean.@@trentspencer7991

@travelsketch 7 ай бұрын

It isn't right but it is what they request. I wonder what affect this has on sales?

@JRTurgeon13 7 ай бұрын

Very little effect, it would seem. Your case hasn't had a wide enough audience in the sailing community itself, but also none in the general public. The main stream media hasn't picked up the story. Until and unless the case brings about a tsunami of protest, they will wait for the storm to pass.

@stevebBodey-cv7tr 18 күн бұрын

I was just about to pull the trigger on purchasing a new leopard after selling my Bavaria 50 but with all the deceitful stuff Leopard have put you through there is no way in hell will I be doing it I am so glad I have stumbled across your expose on this terribly constructed vessel, I feel so sorry for you folks and do hope you get justice through the courts👍🤷😟

@travelsketch 17 күн бұрын

Please let the shipbuilder know so that they act to better by us and other owners that we are assisting right now.

@carlospereira9838 7 ай бұрын

What a mess I hope it works out in the end. One thing is for sure never buy a Leopard catamaran or you too will end up in this mess.

@juergenzenner4219 7 ай бұрын

Funny…… so much chaos onboard, but still put your shoes off……. A ironic smile in the chaos….

@sailingsvintegrity 7 ай бұрын

😮‍💨

@simonhantler8062 7 ай бұрын

lawyer up sue the arse of them, this is farking appalling when youve spent over a mil on a dream and getting a nightmare. wait till theyve fixed it first then sue them for retrospective damages, please dont sign anything to the contrary.

@travelsketch 7 ай бұрын

If you pay for the boat with an Australian bank, have a contract with the VP in the US, you collect the boat in South Africa and the boat is currently located in Trinidad, how does that work?

@simonhantler8062 7 ай бұрын

I don’t know but it’s fundamentally wrong. Does it matter where you pay for it from and also the delivery point? I would think whoever you signed the initial contract with is liable? In the contract was there a disputes clause, I’m sure you’ve looked high and low.

@pjc222955 7 ай бұрын

I bet Sth African people don't understand sarcasm, you guys should have a new replacement boat by now#!!! Probably wouldn't be any better, feel so sorry for the ahit you are going through 😮