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Rodriquez Group, anyone with any info?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by SHAZAM, Aug 29, 2012.

  1. SHAZAM, Aug 29, 2012
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    SHAZAM

    SHAZAM Senior Member

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    Are they out of business? One of my boats has components made by one of their subsidiaries called RMS Electronics (Rodriquez Marine Services Electronics), namely the steering, trim tabs and thrusters. Anyone have working contact info for them? If indeed they are out of business, does anyone know anyone in SFL or anywhere that's familiar with these components?
  2. RVN-BR, Aug 30, 2012
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    Why would you think they are out of business? afaik they arent.... did you try contacting them through their website?

    RODRIQUEZ - Cantieri navali

    either RMS directly, or the group for some info...
  3. SHAZAM, Aug 30, 2012
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    Yes, I have to no avail. I spoke to a couple of people yesterday here stateside that told me that they had to replace their entire steering systems since the RMS parts were no longer available. I pray that they're still in business otherwise I have a long tough few months ahead of me!
  4. YachtForums, Aug 30, 2012
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    Probably for the same reason I would. In 8 years, I've never received a single response to an inquiry.
  5. AMG, Aug 30, 2012
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  6. Kevin, Aug 30, 2012
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    The "latest" press release on the site is from 2007, and the last Quarterly published is as well...
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    Hmm... sorry to hear about that... I had no way of knowing from the original post (neither had I any way of knowing you had been trying for 8 yrs YF....)

    SHAZAM, on the odd chance you just tried contacting them this past month, it is quite plausible they are merely closed for summer vacations. Although quite unthinkable for most of the world, it is normal for most Italian companies to shut their doors for a full company recess in august.

    The evidence seems stacked against them....BUT...

    The reason I "insist" they may still be in business is that there have been launches well in the past 8 yrs from Rodriquez (thereby indicating that even though they didn't answer YF's msgs, they ARE in fact in business), and a recent deal I was offered included a refit of a vessel at Rodriquez's yard... None of this means they can help you, but it may still be some hope...

    Good luck...

    EDIT: further indication that their commercial part seems to still be alive at least... http://www.cbgsystems.com/news/rodriquez-cantieri-navali I'd guess the office may be closed...
  8. AffrayedKnot, Aug 30, 2012
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    Try:

    Maurizio Magri
    Yacht and Special Purpose Vessel Business Manager
    Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA

    Hopefully you’ve had sufficient time to record the contact data.
    If not, send a PM and I will forward to you...

    RODRIQUEZ - Cantieri navali

    They are operating as usual. Including annual August Hoilday.

    Maurizio should be able to direct you in order to address your requests.

    Good Luck...
  9. SHAZAM, Aug 30, 2012
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    Hopefully you're right.
  10. YachtForums, Aug 30, 2012
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    Yeah, good luck with that contact and email address. Same one I've used for years and never received a response. Normally I would remove an email address to save the unsuspecting the onslaught of spam that will come from having your addy posted in a highly SEO coded website. Maybe THIS will wake up Maurizio. :rolleyes:
  11. AffrayedKnot, Aug 30, 2012
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    I have always found the organization as a whole and those within to be cordial and responsive. My last contact was in July 2012. I expect that once you make contact and get inside; you will be as impressed as I have been.

    SHAZAM:
    Carl Makes a very good point. Out of courtesy to those you hope to do business with, you may decide to edit and delete the contact info from your previous post.
  12. SHAZAM, Aug 30, 2012
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    I'm unable to do so, if one of the moderators would like to, please feel free to do so. I hope they are still in business and are able to help me, their products seem to be of reasonable quality, in fact I actually prefer their steering system over the more widely used BCS system. Whether or not they respond, I'll keep everyone posted.
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    If you encounter continued challenges, send me a PM and will do what I can to help.
  14. SHAZAM, Aug 30, 2012
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    Thanks, hopefully I won't have to.
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    If somebody gets hold of the elusive yard's personnel they might ask for me why they don't propose an explorer type yacht directly based on the minehunters they are building for the Finnish Navy and with all the mil type capabilities: blast resistant GRP hull, suspended fuel tanks, EMP shielding, suspended bridges, amagnetic diesels...
    I always thought that would go down well with today's security conscious hyper rich. ;)