[PCW] Fountaine Pajot Cumberland 44 & Cat A rating

[gram rupert]

Hi Michael,
Would have preferred to write direct as we are getting OT here, bt I  
see you don't post an e-mail address.
Just wanted to add that I see from F-P's site that they do sell in  
the US.
See: http://www.fountaine-pajot.com/New-models-exhibited-in-the-USA.html
Rupert.



On 4 Jan 2008, at 11:02, Design Assoc. & AquaKlear wrote:

> --- gram rupert <gramario at tin.it> wrote:
>
>> Michael,
>> I also am surprised about your discontent with the
>> F-P catas. I have
>> always heard well of them, and have not heard of any
>> unpleasant
>> occurrences (such as those unfortunate mishaps which
>> occurred to
>> Geminis from time to time). Is the hull material
>> really so thin
>> compared to other boats? In short, I am amazed.
>> Is your dispute with F-P quality or with a dealer?
>> Regards,
>> Rupert.
>>
> Gram Rupert,
>          My major problem has been with F-P and the
> quality of the boat and the lack of factory backup to
> repair what was supposed to be a new boat. The hull
> material is so thin that light comes thru even in
> areas that have a material liner on the interior. The
> fit and finish is poor and inconsistent. The dealer
> has walked away from the boat and assumes no
> responsibility at all. F-P even states that they do
> not sell boats in the U.S. and that in itself is a
> joke. I am working with an attorney but the U.S. court
> system is slow and tedious and F-P denies that they do
> business in the states so this is becoming a
> nightmare.
>                                            Michael
>> On 4 Jan 2008, at 09:49, ian.fisher at qedas.com wrote:
>>
>>> Power Catamaran List,
>>>        I find that hard to believe,
>>>          I am the
>>> owner of a Maryland 37 which has a
>>> BCDE rating and I don't believe that
>>> either. How can a
>>> vessel that has no mechanical attachments between
>> the
>>> hulls
>>> and the deck receive that kind of rating ? Also
>>> the hull material is so thin
>>> it seems that it would
>>> disintegrate when it hit anything or would come
>> apart.
>>> Unhappy owner,
>>>                                   Michael
>>>
>>> Michael,
>>>
>>> As Roger
>>> Bingham says the RCD rating is mainly about
>> stability. However
>>> the UK MCA
>>> requirements to commercially certify a boat for a
>> Cat 2 (60
>>> miles offshore
>>> with 12 passengers) are very stringent and involve
>> ensuring
>>> that generally
>>> the boat is 'fit (and safe) for purpose'. This
>> includes an
>>> out of water hull
>>> and construction survey and examination of the
>> actual
>>> RCD certification data
>>> from the factory tests as well as a host of other
>>> checks and tests. She
>>> passed with flying colours and there were only 5
>>> minor problems - the main
>>> one being height of the cockpit rails in the
>>> transom without covers being
>>> insufficient (easily fixed with removeable
>>> safety line).
>>>
>>> Hope that reassures
>>> you!
>>>
>>> regards
>>>
>>> Ian
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