Picking up boat on Sat...advice?

billandamy

billandamy

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Oct 22, 2007
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Southwest CT
Boat Info
2008 205 sport. MonsterTower wakeboard tower.
Engines
5.0 mpi (260 hp) alpha one drive with 19p ss prop.
We are picking the boat up on Saturday.

Besides the obvious with making sure I got what I paid for as far as options, anything I should look for with the in-water test, general inspection?

Anything I should remember to bring for the trailer ride home? It comes with transom straps, although I will bring some flat nylon ratchet straps anyway...

THanks!

Bill
 
My next boat I am taking a bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber towel and going over the whole boat. Trust me in the heat of the moment things get missed and this will possibly save you a few trips back to dealer for warranty work.

Good Luck and have fun!
 
Tanner03 said:
My next boat I am taking a bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber towel and going over the whole boat. Trust me in the heat of the moment things get missed and this will possibly save you a few trips back to dealer for warranty work.

Good Luck and have fun!
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Thanks...yes, I will be going over it with a pretty fine-toothed comb. I am not very picky, so a little thing here and there I am not going to sweat. My wife and I both own less than 3 year old cars, and they both look about 8 years old now with dings, scratches, little things here and there we just dont bother fixing (such as a half broken tail light lens on my xterra).

Same with the snowmobiles, quads and other toys. As long as they perform :grin:
 
From the things that Searay forgot on my bowrider:

Bring a CD to check out the stereo, they forgot to a hook up speaker on mine.

Bring outdrive lube (or make them) the lube often settles after the first hard ride causing the low lube alarm to sound.

Set up any canvas. Make sure it fits and it's all the same color. If you read the fine print canvas fit is not warranteed. If they have to move a snap or adjust a bimini bow, better to know up-front.

Check for gel coat dings and cracks, minor imperfections are not warranteed, make sure you note them as delivery problems and get their agreement to fix.

Same thing for vinyl, make sure there are no holes or scrapes. Make sure the colors match.

Set up everything and make sure all the parts are there, table tops and legs, filler cushions, etc.

Pull up any snap-in carpets and check what's underneath. I had a real ugly repair hidden under the carpet.
 
jrcinnh said:
From the things that Searay forgot on my bowrider:

Bring a CD to check out the stereo, they forgot to a hook up speaker on mine.

Bring outdrive lube (or make them) the lube often settles after the first hard ride causing the low lube alarm to sound.

Set up any canvas. Make sure it fits and it's all the same color. If you read the fine print canvas fit is not warranteed. If they have to move a snap or adjust a bimini bow, better to know up-front.

Check for gel coat dings and cracks, minor imperfections are not warranteed, make sure you note them as delivery problems and get their agreement to fix.

Same thing for vinyl, make sure there are no holes or scrapes. Make sure the colors match.

Set up everything and make sure all the parts are there, table tops and legs, filler cushions, etc.

Pull up any snap-in carpets and check what's underneath. I had a real ugly repair hidden under the carpet.
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Great advice, thank you!

I am going to take all of your responses by noon tomorrow when I leave work, put them together and print to bring with me.:thumbsup:
 
As others have said go over every little thing look in every whole under every seat everything document it all with them.

ALSO Be prepared to not take the boat home. I had a LONG list of things they had to fix on my NEW boat.

Since your up north and you will probably have to winterize it I'd go ahead and leave it with them to fix everything you find.

If you do not find anything wrong you didn't look good enough keep looking find something.

Is your tow vehical ready? Right size tow ball, right adapter if needed to connect the lights/brakes?

Try not to let the excitment overwhelm you and to make silly decisions it will be easy.

Get ready to go shopping if this is your first boat you will soon learn you need to buy A LOT of stuff.
 
Morpheus said:
As others have said go over every little thing look in every whole under every seat everything document it all with them.

ALSO Be prepared to not take the boat home. I had a LONG list of things they had to fix on my NEW boat.

Since your up north and you will probably have to winterize it I'd go ahead and leave it with them to fix everything you find.

If you do not find anything wrong you didn't look good enough keep looking find something.

Is your tow vehical ready? Right size tow ball, right adapter if needed to connect the lights/brakes?

Try not to let the excitment overwhelm you and to make silly decisions it will be easy.

Get ready to go shopping if this is your first boat you will soon learn you need to buy A LOT of stuff.
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Thanks! If something major is wrong, I will certainly leave it and pick it up another day.

Tow vehicle has been completely outfitted. I purchased a new ball as the one on there has seen better days, and we already have strap on mirrors and the 7 to 5 plug adapter from towing the snowmobile and quad and other trailers we have.

hehe on the lots of stuff to buy! I know...this xmas is a "you're getting boat stuff" xmas!
 
Congrats, first.
Call your insurance agent. Get it on before it gets picked up.
Life jacket for the sea trial(I'm sure the dealer has one.
Request from the dealer: Spare Plug, New SeaRay hat and/or shirt, Free 30 HR service. Some throw in the USCG required equip kit. SPARE SET OF KEYS!!!!

Have a blast and don't forget champagne and take pictures for us!
 
jrcinnh said:
BTW I forgot, have fun! There nothing like a new boat.
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Thank you! Ill have fun with it in the garage for a few months hehe. But nevertheless, still fun. Ill get to do some customizations before it even ever touches the lake.
 
Nehalennia said:
Congrats, first.
Call your insurance agent. Get it on before it gets picked up.
Life jacket for the sea trial(I'm sure the dealer has one.
Request from the dealer: Spare Plug, New SeaRay hat and/or shirt, Free 30 HR service. Some throw in the USCG required equip kit. SPARE SET OF KEYS!!!!

Have a blast and don't forget champagne and take pictures for us!
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Thank you.

Great advice! We had the insurance binder in place since yesterday. I wasnt taking any chances with towing! And because it is partially financed, they required it in advance.

I will be buying a few life jackets there.

They do give you a "coast guard pack" with flares, horn, and a bunch of other things I cant think of right now, but it was a complet kit.I already have a marine grade fire extinguisher.

Spare set...didnt think of that at all, cool.

I will work on the free stuff before I sign off on everything:grin:
 
Put your marine surveyor hat on. It is your job to prevent you and your bride from getting screwed.

Look for any assembly that looks shoddy. Get your head down inside the storage compartments. Look for spider cracks in the gel, seams that do not line up, etc.

Push every button and make sure it does what it is supposed to do.

Check your trailer lugnuts after 50 or so miles. Bring an appropriate wrench to do the checking.
Seriously.
And check the bearings at the first rest area. make sure they are not running hot. If they are too hot to touch you have a problem. Once you have hooked up, and assuming you are running surge brakes, make sure they release properly upon tow vehicle acceleration.

Check all the lights on the boat and the trailer.
 
Skip said:
Put your marine surveyor hat on. It is your job to prevent you and your bride from getting screwed.

Look for any assembly that looks shoddy. Get your head down inside the storage compartments. Look for spider cracks in the gel, seams that do not line up, etc.

Push every button and make sure it does what it is supposed to do.

Check your trailer lugnuts after 50 or so miles. Bring an appropriate wrench to do the checking.
Seriously.
And check the bearings at the first rest area. make sure they are not running hot. If they are too hot to touch you have a problem. Once you have hooked up, and assuming you are running surge brakes, make sure they release properly upon tow vehicle acceleration.

Check all the lights on the boat and the trailer.
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I will, thank you. During the indoor inspection, I plan on opening every seat cushion, dig in the engine compartment, going under and looking over the entire transom, any gaskets etc...

The tow is about 40-50 miles tops. Think it should be ok to wait until I get home with lug nuts etc?
 
An option would be to insist the dealer's service department bring out a torque wrench and check the lugs. Or-you can DIY and know it is done right.

Good luck, and congratulations on the new boat!

Skip
 
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