CAN WE SET A WORLD RECORD???

Thunder Child II was designed and built by Safehaven Marine in Ireland by Frank Kowalski and his team. Nick, Alex, Ben, Max and Tristan are the 5 crew members that have set themselves the task to do the London to Monaco run to raise money for Great Ormond Street hospital, gather data for fuel cell technology and hopefully set a world record.
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[@SuperYachtCaptain]

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[@markerickson4273]

Thank you Capt. Tristan

[@triedproven9908]

Do you think it was the waves that did the gear box in?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

@@triedproven9908 hard to say at this stage, we’ll wait for the official report from the engineers before making a conclusion.

[@sneakyninjassn9948]

I see didn't see that section thanks

[@Danno1983]

@Super Yacht Captain i take it Thunderchild waz named after War Of The World's

[@JimmyLarsen33]

The sound of the engines is absolutely fantastic.....wow

[@higamerXD]

i really expected an obnoxious zoom but its such a soothing hum, really nice and unexpected.

[@YachtBuoy]

It was great to meet you guys when you were alongside in St Kat's 🙂Thanks for having me on board for a few hours and, Tristan, as a long--standing fan of your channel it was great to meet you in person! Good luck for the next attempt! Hopefully, I will be able to film you with my drone next time you race past Southend-on-Sea! #FairWindsAndFollowingSeas

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Cheers John, we’ll be back 😎🍻

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

As someone who lives in a country plagued with corruption and fraud, I can tell you that the hotel staff saw the 8000€ and saw a chance to pocket some money from you by charging for the showers

[@Lee-in-oz]

It's weird seeing thunder child without Frank at the helm. Great video Tristen can't wait for the next one.

[@peterholtei7018]

😢 sad that it didn‘t work out, but as you said: looking forward to the next attempt! Keep on sailing! Never give up! All the best and Greetz from Germany

[@GeraldPUR]

It's a beautiful vessel 😊 I love how capable it is vs very rough seas. Almost unsinkable 😊

[@lacewing3]

One of the best episodes. Good luck for attempt 2

[@mikelloyd75]

Excellent film, thank you very very much for taking the trouble to record your run. I followed you from day one every inch of the way until your unfortunate problem. To men of my time this run is the Everest of long distance record attempts and one I long wished to do with a team of my own but never got it together. So you are living my dream, I wish you all the very best and will lay a bet that Nic will gather you all together again in the not too distant future to break that record for vessels over 50' for the London to Monte-Carlo.

[@highstonecarcompany4197]

Such a shame you did not make it all the way-Loved the Video ! Just a thought - It would interesting to compare Virgin Atlantic Challenger to Thunder Child 2- both boats 70 foot plus Virgin Atlantic has 4000 hp and carries 16000 litres of fuel-top speed 52 knots built 1986 Thunder Child 2 8000 litres of fuel 2600 hp 54 knots I would guess Thunder Child 2 would be much lighter and more fuel efficient and better at sea ! I think Thunder Child 2 could do with black fender covers they would look good against the gold finish ! It might give the boat another knot !!!!!

[@Donald_Shaw]

Thanks so much Captain Tristan for taking us along on this epic adventure.

[@billallen7468]

The plug that was leaking is designed to have a zinc screwed to the inside of the plug. It didn't rust through, some people will drill a telltale hole in the plug to indicate when the zinc needs to be replaced. The zinc is usually just after a pump and is to protect the impeller and pump body from corrosion. Great video, Good Luck on attempt 2 if there is one.

[@pedroborda7227]

Coming from the world of Cannonball runs, I see this and immediately think you can do it faster. Less chat, coffee, and showers. More speed.

[@JBWRight88]

Love the channel and you're 100% correct, always get back on the horse.

[@b3n5chn31d3r]

I'm all about saftey but the helmets are cracking me up... is that in case you fall off the boat and hit your head on the dock or something? 🤣🤣 Gotta love Europe. Love from the US!

[@johngauntlett4915]

Tristan, this video was F...ing awesome. Can't wait for the next attempt. At least you ate healthy, pizza and Mickey D's, haha! I'm sure the Red bulls helped with the number of hours you guys logged. Glad to see with the previous problems that you were able to get out there so quickly.

[@maxboya]

This video was garbage. 10 minutes of non sense blabbing before actually showing content

[@dtaylor494]

As always Tristan another great video to watch. Your videos are so much fun. Hope you and Genevieve are doing well. Thanks again, cheers.

[@carlyoung6111]

Right! That's it! The next time I need 8,000 Euros of fuel for my knackered old kayak I will look elsewhere for a shower. :)

[@nicbennett6554]

Epic boat, brilliant attempt, can’t wait for attempt 2 where I’m sure you’ll smash it.

[@RadDadisRad]

This is incredibly prestigious. I can’t imagine awesome it was being on this trip.

[@buchanan27]

That bolt that failed looks like a sacrificial anode. They are designed to fail in that way so that when the anode has fully eroded it can be replaced with a new one. If it’s not replaced the correct part the sea water will start to erode the internal components of the main engine. Good luck

[@Jacob-W-5570]

honestly it makes perfect sense for you to have to pay a night fare for using the facilities. they need to be cleaned and maintained and the water heated etc. the fuel bill does not go tot he facility it goes to the fuel supplier.

[@joycewhatmough7225]

Hi guys so sorry you had to abandon challenge, but well done on your travels so far, remember, TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY , we will all still be here waiting to support you on your next attempt which I am sure will be successful. Heads high 😊🥂❤

[@ThoughtfulWander]

reminds me of flank/battle speed!! Very cool! 👍👍👊👊

[@bobuncle8704]

Bags of fun. Tough break on the gearbox

[@ianscott3180]

Many, many years ago, I sailed round the top of Spain to Vigo. Visibility was not too bad, but I kept my speed to under 7 knots. I was aboard my Contessa 26, it took me 14 days from Lymington to Gibraltar. Oh, the joys of a Vire 2 stroke and little wind.

[@D3xder]

Great with all the attention on safety. Considering the state of sailing and amount of boats at this time, this can not be overstated. I hope you'll do one of your accidentreportvideos on the colission between the sailboat and motoryacht in italy, near Elba about a week ago resaulting in loss of life for two people, once the investigation is complete. Best regards

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

I will do if the MAIB or flag state issue an official report.

[@D3xder]

@@SuperYachtCaptain Lets hope so. The least we can do in case of tragedy is learn from it.

[@raypitts4880]

er being a land lubber didn't see much roping to the boat as crew moved about while sailing might be wrong

[@RadDadisRad]

Agree. This is very important information that needs to be relayed to the community.

[@tonyfoulkes9289]

This was an amazing video and such a fabulous attempt by an amazing team. As you said you can retry again and man you, team and yacht will do it. Maungaturoto, NZ

[@bgd73]

amazing. I would give zed F an A for effort, gear boxes and pioneering.. I hear that name all the time. they are willing to break their stuff trying. In similar contrast I simply run a manual trans in my truck, known for lack of heavy duty, the truck broke its frame in half before it never quit,,and now at 390k american miles. The only original piece left. Gear boxes are like that. Each one is different. Awesome to tag along this legendary boat.

[@ManxAndy]

Hard luck to you all…..can’t always win them all, come back stronger and better…..👍🇮🇲💪

[@MOSSFEEN]

Thunderchild 2 Built by Safehaven Marine Co Cork Ireland My Hometown

[@soggybottom3463]

Cracking video, not much you could do about a gearbox snafu, so positive, well done 👍👏👏👏

[@richardallsop5039]

Hello Again. 'Tristan', great shame the attempt came to an end, another day it will happen. Regards, RichardA. P.S. the video footage is back to your normal high quality.

[@iantsears]

The fun (for me) was in the making. I kind of shrug off the missed record. How fun is it to be attempting, Too cool.

[@DavidBruner_NJ]

Great video Tristan. I look Forward to the next chapter.

[@benkilgour3025]

Great adventure and reporting! I’d love to do something like this……perhaps one day. 8 wonder if the perfect vessel would have 2 or 3 engines as having 4 does increase the chances of a mechanical issue and increases fuel consumption. The RIB Hot Lemon that held the round Britain record had 2 engines, although nothing like the comfort you had!

[@chrislomas]

I read this first as London - Tokyo and now I can’t stop think that would be a great video!!

[@joseferreirapinto9523]

Your video is awesome. Thanks Hope the stopover at PORTUGAL went well and you found your way back home. Sad that the gearbox company could not provide support at Sines. Keep posting.

[@hornslane]

Fantastic boat, hard to believe you ate that McDonalds crap, with all that great sea food available!!

[@sneakyninjassn9948]

Hey Tristan, good to see you online again but to be honest, people liked you when you captained a yacht it was a lot more interesting and exciting back then rather than now. But I can understand when you need a break or change of directions in your life

[@bruceroaf5750]

Excellent video sad the attempt came to an end but well done to all the team.

[@pilchard2000]

Hello from Albany Western Australia , stunning vessel , beautiful lines , good luck lads.

[@leestephens1]

Get up. Get back on. Great channel!!

[@rudideghelt]

It's just the first step of an extraordinary adventure and for an awesome purpose. Thanks to all of you and to you Tristan for sharing this great video.👍👍👍

[@graycee8326]

Bad luck guys! Better luck next time... awesome to watch. I hope you retry :) God bless

[@christianwestling2019]

Awesome atempt. Good look on your next attempt!

[@ericrhuang]

Very nice!

[@Al-oe8ib]

A cockpit shower might be a good idea?

[@victorvandyke9898]

Great series, loved it!

[@howtodave1725]

Thunder child got a ticket for looking too awesome.

[@iainhetherington4608]

Do it again ,great show ,bad luck about the mechanical Cheers from Aus

[@Alzy5]

Come on now Tristan ,plumbers tape ! If your on a fishing boat it’s plumbers tape but on a super yacht it’s called polytetrafluoroethylene 😝 another great video 👍

[@rebekahlow8375]

Wonderful video!! Did I see dolphins?? I look forward to seeing the next attempt! Love from Vermont

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Whales 🐳 and dolphins 🐬 😊👍

[@rebekahlow8375]

@@SuperYachtCaptain Awesome🐬🐳

[@quarter_short-ku1xn]

funny i subscribed because of the click bait, i usually get turned off but the fact that you addressed it and admitted it in the video i really liked god speed

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Beautiful sturdy boat!

[@thingstodoinguernseychanne4950]

I remember you coming into St. sampsons Harbour lovely boat

[@adamyunis7996]

What's with the refueling helmets?

[@fordkolb19]

Wow I can’t believe it

[@mikeschneider8574]

Sadly the Marina probably makes very little on fuel. I know petrol stations usually make little to nothing on fuel and it’s just used as a means to get people into the store. Probably very similar situation with the Marina that charged you to use the showers…no matter how much fuel you purchased.

[@iifguo8531]

Typical member of the privilege class, complaining about the little things

[@Jnichols77]

Every marina I have ever been to charges a hefty premium (20-25%) over the local gas station. I understand they need to pay the attendant but they also buy in bulk for cheaper rates.

[@abritabroadinthephilippines]

Maaaaaaaan honestly bro I feel gutted for you guys and didn't see that ending coming at all m8. I hope you try again soon but maybe get a fuel sponsor lol that was so expensive I was shocked. I'd love to have seen the cabins though Matt but I think I can find the boat online so no biggie. Better luck next time k. 👍✌️

[@martinosborne2842]

Hard luck guys, better safe than sorry!! Better luck next time🤞🤞🤞👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@nnasab]

Mechanical installation of gearbox, like degrees or alignments can cause this to happen before you see any water leakage. Or it could be just a defective part in the gearbox. But I love your videos and Safe-haven boats.

[@user-zw7ox9jd7f]

Great feat and no luck... what I can offer you, I'll do the same thing to you... but on a prepared Jet Ski. If I am given the means to achieve this challenge, I will do it without problem.

[@romakayak]

If you can go up the Foncerannes staircase single handed on 50footer then Saint Catherines lock is a dodle.

[@brothersofvalhall]

best ever looking forward to the next trip on the sea all the love from norway

[@popstars4444]

just found this channel, and enjoyed the video, sorry it didnt work out this time, do you know how many hours the ZF gearbox has done? is it still under any kind of warranty?

[@adyfearn5202]

Literally just stumbled on this channel and record attempt. Loved the video and gutted that it ended the way it did. But like you say, bounce back stronger. Looking forward to the next attempt and will be checking out your other vids. Sub from me! 👍

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment?"

[@conorspyridon7008]

Hello there , What channel or site would you recommend to get ahead of the possy and study the harder courses you experienced during your time ? Or have all the exams you took been easy ? I hope to start as a deckhand and work my way up to deck officer etc . Thank you .

[@bertieperret]

The boat without any issues, still hasn’t been made. Ask me how I know, hahaha

[@Mr-Tibbs131]

Wow!!...They give us Truck Drivers in the U.S free showers when we fuel up. Dang!!! What's up with them guys? Nice that u gave 'em a shout out tho😁😎 ...Great videos!! Thanks!!!

[@GeneralButtNake]

I’d say, Fair winds and following seas . But that saying doesn’t matter for that vessel! 🤣🤣🤣boys! La Corona!! Love that town. Great market for fish! 🥂

[@tom221263]

Such a pity. All the luck from Germany and a better run next time

[@MrSukiflash]

Must be electronics by LUCAS,surprised the boat didnt catch fire and sink even with a very well qualified crew!

[@timexironman100m]

Show huge changes in displays technology when you look at this boat compared to 1986 virgin Atlantic challengers set up.

[@gjpoole310]

Those cats definitely throw out a nice note any chance with a short vid with out music coming out of dock

[@alexmikhael5061]

MAKE IT STRONGER MAKE IT BETTER stay the course deliver that letter fix the gearbox from grinding away deliver that letter, later that day!!! good luck !! AWESOME BOAT !!! :) bummer minor burp, tap 3 times on the back and burp it and CONTINUE!!! nothing stopped, it was just paused to ''turn the page of the musicalmasterpiece....'' this is the moment tween the page turns... ;)

[@scottgordon1781]

Omw total bummer,not what I was hoping for. I watched for ages ,just getting along the Thames So go home on 2 engines ?

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Do it!! 👍👍👊👊

[@skiqsr]

Love your videos

[@izzzzzz6]

I don't know much about immersion suits but being that baggy looks dangerous. Reminds me of a time i was wearing a wet suit that was slightly too big for me and it filled with water after i was barrelled in a huge set of waves. I nearly drowned, i was like a dead weight in the sea.

[@DrVinylBcn]

That's the problem when you try to achieve a record. But really nice try. Thanks of good no have injury's or real problem, then you always will have the possibility to try again. God Bless you!

[@Max-Bliss]

Shame... the failed rusty nut was an indicator that trouble lay ahead...possibly that boat has been mega thrashed ..? Better luck next time guys, worthy cause and wish you all the best.

[@dencowboy1040]

You're supposed to be able to and practice putting that immersion suit on in 60 seconds !

[@rallycorsa1600]

Great video Tristan, Can you tell me why the Port throttle control appears wide open compared to the other three? You show it a couple of times in the vid, thanks

[@francoisjackson]

Engines are probably all synchronised by one throttle control

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Well made it further this time. Keep rolling Thunderchild 2 Team!! Better luck next time!!

[@markush.2445]

Who will now deliver the letter? Maybe one of the Ultime-Class Trimarans from Britany can do it. With the right weather window probably in less time and for sure with less fuel. ;-)

[@Jeff-za]

I noticed only engine 3 and 4 running towards the end it the video, do you run 2 engines at a time on the longer legs?

[@Tannito]

All of that and you don’t shout out the guys business who brought you pizza 😂

[@DaniGorgon]

Expecting her at the Dubai International Boat Show.

[@pauletasse7024]

Were you aiming to set a new record, or break the existing outright record held by the Scorpion RIB?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Under the UIM the Rib is a different category to us but we certainly would like to break all records. They we’re running with fuel bladders, petrol engines and set a very solid time. It would be hard to beat but not impossible.

[@ryanmrowka8970]

@@SuperYachtCaptain what's up with people commenting on all ur videos and comments pretending to be you with a whatsapp account... freaking scammers are everywhere.... Good luck my friends

[@sailingwind326]

Good job guys but next time tell that place that charged you not next time 😉

[@tedkite4684]

I would love to do this!!!!

[@Renegade040]

That's bad luck, but look on the bright side, will be able go to out in ripper boat again, best of luck next time.

[@nicke6394]

Great film, unlucky with your attempt

[@craig5365]

why is the website 54 knots, when cruising at 34 knots? most videos of thunder child include it breaking down

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , so sad the gear boxes played up , under warranty ? ZF to the rescue ? . Great try lads and thanks for the video . Next time . Please keep us posted as to the repairs and out come .🤨🤔

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

ZF didn’t offer an extended warranty when the new owner bought the boat but interestingly CATERPILLAR did offer an extended warranty on the main engines. 🧐

[@allsearpw3829]

@@SuperYachtCaptain Hi , please keep the repairs up to date as the owner needs some support , were all routing for him and his crew .

[@BrianKilgoreCanada]

Sorry to hear the result, but I enjoyed the show anyway. --BAK--

[@DrewWithington]

If it's a London > Monaco record it's a record for that route, not a world record.

[@danb2529]

If you can run at 32 knts at night, why would you need to slow down to 20 in fog. I realise for safety, but what makes reduced visibility from fog worse than night-time running ? Is it just because you expect more traffic during the day ? Also it seems there is a lot of compromise between number of fuelling stops / fuel onboard / speed & fuel burn rate. Each stop seemed to take a long time and it'd be interesting to see if it would actually be quicker to run slower but with fewer fuel stops.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Restricted visibility applies to vessels not in sight with one another. At night vessels are showing their running lights in accordance to the COLREGS depending on the type of vessel. In open see on a clear night we can see them from miles away. In fog (restricted vis) we are not in sight of other vessels and therefor proceed at safe speed in accordance with the rules.

[@danb2529]

@@SuperYachtCaptain Thanks that clears that up for me :)