[C320-list] new boat terrors

[Walter burnett]

Susan,
   
  I'll add to Al's comments regarding USCG documentation.  The reason most marine lenders require USCG papers is that they can enfore the loan provisions through admiralty court rather than the state civil courts.  The bottom line is that in case of a loan default it's easier for the lender to reposess the boat. There are some other mysteries worth knowing about documented vessels, including flying the national ensign, crew, mechanics liens and that the government can commandeer your beloved boat in time of war. Chapman's Piloting has a pretty good discussion on the subject.
   
  The Florida plant does seem to be experiencing some minor start up problems, but as others suggest, work with your dealer.  You will love the boat,  it's one of the best designs GerryD. has created.
   
  Walter 
  Selkie #887
  

alahlm at comcast.net wrote:
  susan
you can file document papers your self with the coast guard, I believe it still cost $133.00 just go to the CG web site an click on services an then click on vessel documentation once your registered annual renewal is free

al ahlman
#476

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> I've been reading the list for a month or so while waiting for delivery of hull 
> #1089 here in NJ. What I've been reading is scaring the hell out of me! It seems 
> there are a number of problems with the new 320s. (I realize that some are due 
> to special needs for charter boats) My last one was a Capri 22 and I have not 
> owned a cruiser before, so please take pity on this newbie: 
> 
> What do I need to do when the boat hits the dealer? Do I/they go through testing 
> all the systems before or after I sign the boat loan papers? (The last boat 
> wasn't financed, so I'm clueless.) Is there a test sail before the sale is 
> final, or is everything just considered warranty problems to be addressed? I'm 
> going to give the freezer a good look after reading of mismatched doors here. 
> Are cosmetic defects addressed by the dealer if there are any? Do I let the boat 
> leave the dealer at all before everything is 100%? I was already surprised that 
> the bank wants the boat USCG certified (for $550!) as I already have to have the 
> state registration done. 
> 
> I'd like to put together a checklist of what I should be doing when it arrives, 
> any help here would be greatly appreciated. Silly me, I thought they'd just rig 
> it, give us the orientation, and send us off (with a skipper) to bring it around 
> from the Delaware to the Bay. Now I'm freaked... 
> 
> Susan 
> 
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