Yacht handover checklist

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I'm expecting to take delivery of a new build yacht shortly. There will be a (short) handover/acceptance sea-trial. Is anyone aware of an yacht acceptance checklist that goes through issues in a methodical manner?

Many thanks

Richard M
 
Is it worth having a survey done? Friend of mine bought a new boat from a major French manufacturer and some of the things noted included the steering system having a flaw and the wrong sort of gas pipe used in the cooker installation.

Maybe this is not widespread?
 
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I'm expecting to take delivery of a new build yacht shortly. There will be a (short) handover/acceptance sea-trial. Is anyone aware of an yacht acceptance checklist that goes through issues in a methodical manner?

Many thanks

Richard M

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Here You can find a commissioning check list; it was drawn for a Beneteau 393 but I think you can easily adapt it:

http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/MG3-Ra1MX-V...33qc/RAFIKI.xls


Cheers
 
Be careful, I had no majors on my list, but boy I have had a rake of minor issues, and 2 years on I am still waiting for a new propshaft as part of the warranty.
Take a cynical mate with you and spend a long time snagging it.
Then snag it again.
 
When time permitts I deliver Najad and HR boats from Sweden and the formatt I adopt is as follows

Basic spec sheet ticked
Option Spec sheet ticked
Owners options ticked
Non factory items fitted at owners request, ticked
I then spend at least a day going over the boat from front to back above deck and the same below deck. If I see a scratch or blemish I make a note of location and take a photo. Big problem on new boats are swarf on teak decks and scratches on cabin sole floors. if sails fitted put them up and check, test all the reefing and furling systems. Switch on everything at the switch panel check dials and gauges for illumination. Check all nav gear works inside and out. Check engine oil and all hose fittings. Start engine and check all hose fittings again. Check bilges. Fill water tank and test all taps, test all sink hoses and taps for leaks. Locate all the sea cocks and test. Locate emergency tiller and fit, put it away hoping never to use. Check cooker, generally first job, otherwise how else do you get your tea!. Make sure all the plastic is off before lighting.

The list goes on and on, but in essence if it has been fitted does it work, has it been fitted correctly and does it look new not secondhand. Three screws in a hinge that has four holes is not acceptable.

Happy sailing
 
Well, it works for me, may be you have to subscribe (for free!!) at the 393 forum and then you have access to files and pictures etc.

It is a 13 pages Excel spreadsheet which covers almost all items worth checking during commissioning; I made a larger and more detailed version in italian, but guess it is of no interest that side of the Alps /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Cheers /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
 
Gianenrico


First, many thanks for this response. Unfortunately I don't seem able to access this link in any way. Is it possible perhaps for you to email the document - or paste it into a reply? Alternatively I'm happy to see if I can follow the Italian version - with a little help from a translator.

best regards

Richard M
 
Most helpful. I'll take your list with me on Saturday. Incidentally, I think we are near neighbours - I'm in Bentley.

best regards

Richard M
 
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