Delivery Prep Checklist for Owners
Enrique Dillon · Dillon Yachts Insights
A delivery goes smoother when the boat is treated like she’s about to go offshore — because she is. Four owner-facing groups to sort before departure.
1
Route and permissions
Start, destination, timing flexibility; insurance and arrival dock confirmed.
2
Systems and service
Recent status on engines, gens, steering, thrusters; known squawks written down.
3
Safety and spares
Gear in date; communications working; critical spares where sensible.
4
Fuel, water, weather mindset
Plan with margin. A delayed good window beats an on-time bad one.
Planning a move?
Ask about captained deliveries — USCG 100T, seamanship first.