1
Acquisition Phase
Shop for a boat and negotiate its acquisition, complete the transaction, and bring the boat to the workshop location.
Subtasks:
1.1.1
Decide on Selection Criteria
1.1.2
Read Classified Ads
1.1.3
Call For Information
1.1.4
Check Out Boats
1.1.4.1 Make Appointments
1.1.4.2 Get Directions
1.1.4.3 Go Look at Boats
1.1.4.3.1 First Visit
1.1.4.3.1.1 Ask Questions
1.1.4.3.1.2 Check Condition
1.1.4.3.1.3 Make Decision
1.1.4.3.1.4 Inform Seller of
Decision
1.1.4.3.2
Second Visit
1.1.4.3.2.1
Arrange for Survey
1.1.4.3.2.2
Return to boat with Surveyor
1.1.4.3.2.3
Evaluate Boat
1.1.4.3.2.4
Make Offer
1.1.4.3.2.5
Negotiate Price and Terms
1.2
Prepare to take Possession
1.3
Take Possession and transport to
Workshop Location
1.3.1 Arrange for Towing of Boat On Trailer
1.3.1.1
Check on Size of Hitch Ball Required
1.3.1.2
Acquire and Install the Right Size
Ball
1.3.1.3
Check on Trailer Tail Light Hook-up
1.3.1.4
Check on License Plates for Trailer
1.3.1.4.1
Transfer Trailer Title and Get
Trailer License Plate
1.3.1.4.2
Transfer Boat Title and Register
Boat With VDGIF
1.3.1.4.3
Check With Insurer re: Towing the
Trailer
1.3.2
Arrive at Boat Location With Towing
Vehicle
1.3.3
Inspect Trailer and Boat for Towing
Readiness
1.3.4
Obtain and Pack all Included
Equipment
1.3.5
Obtain all Needed Paperwork
1.3.6
Find Out How to Drive With Trailer
Attached
1.3.7
Transfer Funds to Seller
1.3.8
Transport to Workshop Location
1.3.9
Cover the Boat-on-trailer to Protect It
From Weather