Were you rushed to handover?

Many of us have felt this, but the only way to avoid it from being a "feeling" and move into the world of objectivity is to have a checklist and an "open items" list that you regularly share with your dealer.     Anything you find wrong, or want checked out, should be on that list and it isn't until that list is resolved that you should feel acceptance is imminent.

Now how do you put things on the list?    By having it either inspected by someone or by doing a thorough job yourself.   Many of us have checklists that we used in commissioning and these had sections (usually in EXCEL format) for electronics, woodwork, hull finish,  deck hardware, etc..    Only by going thru this list will you discover more things like your propane tank being missing.   

Keep in mind that a boat like a 460 is a complex collection of systems.   It will take the better part of a season (mine did) to straighten out and stabilize things like electronics, water systems, rigging, etc.   Just keep a formal list between you and the dealer and don't let them walk away with a handshake and a promise to "take care of anything that comes up".    The warranty clock starts ticking when you accept the boat.

All that said,  my dealer has been great and still answers my calls years later if anything comes up and I have a question.   Most are reputable, but this is expensive stuff and I'd personally keep things documented and formal

McMichaels Yachts.    Out of NY and RI. 

Let me know if you are interested in some of the "gotchas" I found in delivery.   I can send you a PM or separate email of things to look for.

Tom sold us our 575.     We were shocked when we heard what happened.    I still speak with Peter every so often.   Great guy, and solid long term customer support.  I can't send you the checklist via this forum.  The software doesn't allow XLS files.   PM me your email address and I'll send it that way.

My arrangement with the dealer was that if things were not happening quickly enough I would use local people to fix things and they would cover the bill.    That covers normal labor and easily accessible parts (B&G electronics, pumps, etc.)

If you need replacement parts that only Hanse made, then it got sticky.   For example, they often stuck them on the "next boat leaving for the states" to save shipping cost.  Obviously that was not overnight delivery.      

Fixing delamination issues might be labor and glass work (local) or new hatches (only from Hanse).   

FWIW