Don't Let Your Repair Take Forever
If you need or want your boat back by a specific date, say that!!
Sometimes we hear complaints from new clients, "A month ago, I brought my boat in for repair, and you haven't even started on it yet." Bringing your boat in for repair and not checking on it for three months is a bad idea. Never say you're in no hurry and that they we can work on it when we can, then say why isn’t it done yet!
If you say do the job, when you can get to it, then you risk being pushed to the back burner. Even if you aren't in a rush, don't let the time languish. The longer it sits at a shop, the more likely it can get damaged. Just as important, inquire regularly about ongoing repairs. While there may be legitimate delays due to parts sourcing, weather, and personnel issues, if you think you're being put off, then better to address it right away. If the timeline can’t be agreed upon, it’s often better for both parties to cut their losses and part ways rather than just hoping for the best. If you can't get to the shop and have no one that can check on it for you, ask the shop to send you pictures of the work in progress.