Roles for the Builder/Broker/Outfitter

Develop General Specifications – The specs should be as functional and impressive as possible at the minimum cost possible. The things that buyers look for should be there and expensive extras should be in the “options” list.

Act as a Confidence Building Resource for Potential Buyers - Questions need to be answered or they will find someone else to answer them.  Buyers with special/additional requirements should have confidence that they can be met.

Liaison with Vendors and Subcontractors – Make sure that the specs are met for minimum cost.  Careful review of vendor specs may avoid integration problems.  When problems are encountered, clearly identify which vendor/subcontractor is responsible.  Anticipate and negotiate conflicts between vendors that may occur with respect to installation space and orderly access.

Project Planning – Scheduling and coordination to optimize the productivity of all the vendors, subcontractors and direct employees.

In-process Verification and Early Problem Resolution – The sooner a problem is caught in the production process the less expensive it is to correct it. This includes failure to adhere to plans, failure to follow equipment manufacturer instructions, failure to incorporate good craftsmanship and general boat building techniques, inadequate tools for the job and inadequate or excessive supplies for the job. 

Isolation of Scope Issues – As long as the final customer is involved, issues will come up that are not included in the contract.  Handled properly, these issues are opportunities to sell additional options.  Handled improperly, these issues can end up as disappointment to the customer or worse yet, a cost over-run for the project.

Test Planning – Staged production can be arranged to allow for early testing of systems and verification of subsystem performance in time to rectify problems at a minimum of cost and time impact. This also usually allows for more available functionality of the boat itself during production. e.g. It’s nice to have power, light and maybe air-conditioning available as early as possible in the project.

Verification and Documentation of Final Tested Configuration – This can help keep the vendors and subcontractors responsible for problems.  It is also useful in case of subsequent claims of the customer. 

Project Management Continuity – In this industry, projects are somewhat unique and are carried out as completely unique. This means a lot of mistakes are made that would not re-occur in a mass production industry. The Yacht System Engineer can provide continuity that keeps these mistakes from being made repeatedly.

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