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(Gould 0738) wrote in message ...
I spent much of yesterday learning about Grand Banks Eastbay express cruisers.

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Eastbay does make some nice looking boats but I've also seen a few
clinkers that were delivered right from the factory with some of the
worst looking fiberglass finish that I've ever seen, i.e., wavy, very
unfair topsides; gel coat showing heavy fabric print through, etc.

As I was looking at one of these obvious botch jobs, the thought
occurred to me that a buyer needs to protect himself in some way when
ordring a new boat, typically with a substantial deposit involved.
What happens if the boat shows up at the dealers looking like it was
built first thing on a Monday morning at a Detroit auto plant?

Any suggestions on how to protect your deposit money if you have to
say "no thanks"?