Friday, 21 June 2013

Why Do Charter Fleets Use Satellite Tracking?


The implications of tracking your yachts are impressive. A fleet manager can improve security and better monitor both inventory and usage. Covert yacht tracking is used by service and delivery companies, as well as builders and charter fleets.
Why should you use yacht tracking, and what are the benefits?

What Is Yacht Tracking?

The phrase “yacht tracking” or satellite tracking”” refers to tracking solutions used to protect business assets through monitoring and detailed reporting. It is often covert because only the company’s management – not the guests or employees– are aware of the tracking being conducted. By being covert, you can have a better sense of any unauthorised or illegal use. You can quickly learn about suspicious activity that could result in your losing a valuable asset  or charter availability.

Friday, 7 June 2013

Preventing Outboard Thefts

There can be little worse than spoiling a day's boating than discovering someone has stolen your outboard motor. Dealing with the loss, the insurance and cost of the excess or replacement can only result in a ruined weekend at least. One only needs to Google “theft of Outboards” to quickly learn how prevalent the problem is. There are very few Boat Owners that have either had personal experience of a theft from their boat or know someone who has.