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fter delivery of new boats, worries and disputes are frequent. Meeting (or teleconference) in the presence of the buyer and the seller, are then pointed line by line all the details of the order specifying the components of each option. For example : – for the anchor kit, the model and weight of the anchor, the length of the chain Any oral commitments also specified. The deadlines for partial settlements are also specified. A fully detailed order confirmation is then drawn up and signed by both parties. A checklist allows you to quickly check the boat before unloading: Within 3 working days following its arrival, the equipment delivered with the boat is pointed out (quantitatively) in detail by 2 different people: Non-conformities with the order and apparent defects are then reported to you with photos. If an intervention is necessary (shock to be repaired, material to be replaced) an estimate is transmitted in order to make it accepted by the manufacturer. Tidying up all the equipment manuals : – Ground preparation (installation of antennas, lights, radar etc.) – Checking of water jet tightnesses – Setting up the equipment – 30 l of diesel in the tank – Mooring kit – Tightness check (valves, stern or base and keel bolts) – Check up of all components in operation – Check up of all equipment – Full Household – New complete check up
The analysis shows that most could have been avoided if the preparation had been careful and properly coordinated.
Our goal is to make a success of this preparatory phase with a complete fulfilment of the sales contract for both the buyer and the seller.
This service takes place in 11 steps, with a series of checklists, copies of which will be given to you..1 - Checking the entire order
– for the safety kit, type of raft and number of people
– the position of repeaters and displays …
– … etc., etc.)2 - Vessel reception
– conformity of the N°
– fit-up compliance
– absence of transport-related shocks3 - Quantity control after receipt
– mast, sails, rigging, exterior upholstery, biminis, hoods, etc.
– interior equipment, electronics4 - Control and organisation of on-board documentation
– Control of their presence
– Preparation of warranty cards
– Filing5 - Masting, installation of sails
– Masting
– Setting up the running rigging
– Setting the sails6 - External preparation
– Installation of dies
– Setting up the mooring
– Installation of hoods and biminis
– Gel coat if necessary and then antifouling:
– degreasing of live artworks
– fine sanding
– 2 coats of epoxy primer
– 2 layers of self-eroding antifouling7 - Interior preparation
– Check up of all functions
– electronics
– electrical network (with testing of chargers, converters)
– water network (with tank filling test)
– gas network
– black water network8 - Engine preparation
– Check up of all stationary components
– dashboard
– fastener control9 - Embarkation of navigation equipment
– Safety kit10 - Launching
11 - Starting the engine
– dashboard
– search for leaks (cooling, diesel, exhaust)
– Checks according to manufacturer’s requirements
– Administrative registration (warranty card, manual)12 - Navigation test
– Final rigging adjustments13 - Final preparation
– Setting up the welcome gift14 - Delivery to the sales department
– Handing-over of the keys