{"id":1405,"date":"2015-04-27T16:04:01","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T16:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/?p=1405"},"modified":"2018-01-22T03:15:28","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T03:15:28","slug":"a-gps-tracking-system-for-marinas-boat-rentals-and-other-watercraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/a-gps-tracking-system-for-marinas-boat-rentals-and-other-watercraft\/","title":{"rendered":"A GPS tracking system for marinas, boat rentals, and other watercraft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Raveon\u2019s asset tracking solutions gives customers the ability to focus on keeping up with their assets, instead of keeping up with monthly fees.\u00a0 Using radio transmissions to broadcast received GPS messages, Raveon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raveon.com\/m7-gx-gps-transponder\/\">GPS transponders<\/a> allow a marina operator to track all of their rental boats or other watercraft in real-time using a graphical display.\u00a0 Competing GSM (cellular based) systems charge monthly data usage fees to transmit your GPS tracking information through their cellular telephone signal towers, and only function where you have cell phone service.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t make a cell phone call, likely, you can\u2019t be tracked.\u00a0Instead of getting the oars out when you lose cell service, the RavTrack real-time tracking system\u00a0provides a complete standalone system.\u00a0 No usage fees or third party infrastructure is necessary; instead RavTrack GPS transponders operate via VHF or UHF digital radio transmissions, providing you with instant status updates on every rental boat or other watercraft in your fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Raveon\u2019s easily configured and customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raveon.com\/products\/\">GPS tracking system<\/a> is designed to operate where and how you want it to operate, including a specialty line of weatherproof IP65 rated GPS transponders perfect for small watercraft such as jet-skis, kayaks, or the like.<a href=\"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RTPC-screen.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"255\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1406\" src=\"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RTPC-screen.gif\" alt=\"RTPC screen\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the boat, the Raveon GPS transponder simply requires access to the 12 volt (DC) power source, that\u2019s likely already a part of your rental boat, an antenna for the radio, and an antenna for the GPS.\u00a0 With available power saving modes, Raveon\u2019s data radios will only draw a small fraction of power, meaning that it\u2019s even suitable for a sailboat!<\/p>\n<p>Raveon also offers compact design options suitable for jet skis (UHF systems suggested for Jet Skis for more compact sized antennas.)\u00a0 Once your transponder is installed in your boat just turn it on and go.\u00a0 The transponder will immediately begin searching for GPS lock and will begin broadcasting its location automatically at your chosen intervals.<\/p>\n<p>The powerful GPS transponders broadcast position signals that can easily be received several miles over open water.\u00a0 At your marina, truck, or your general base of operations, another transponder and antenna receives the incoming GPS reports from the boat or rental fleet. View the <a href=\"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/port-asset-tracking-infographic\">Port Asset Tracking infographic<\/a> to learn more about how the RavTrack system is designed. For more information, learn how the <a href=\"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/case-studies\/port-long-beach\">Port of Long Beach partnered with Ravtrack<\/a> for their tracking needs.<\/p>\n<h2>GPS Tracking Software<\/h2>\n<p>Raveon\u2019s Windows based <a href=\"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/ravtrack-pc-software\">RavTrackPC program<\/a> is available to provide you with a platform to view your assets (As seen in the image on the right.)\u00a0 Customization integrated into RavTrackPC will provide your tracking system with the map <em>you<\/em> want to use.\u00a0\u00a0 You will be able to see the locations and IDs of each of your tracked boats out on the water on <em>your<\/em> map.\u00a0 You can also configure RavTrackPC with rules and alerts so that if your boat starts moving at 2 AM or simply hasn\u2019t reported in several minutes an alarm will be triggered.\u00a0 Alarms can do anything from making a loud noise, to sending an email, tweet or SMS message, to triggering a third party program on your system through a command line interface.<\/p>\n<p>RavTrackPC does far more than just tracking movement too, it can be used to track speed, duration and proximity to other tracked objects as well!\u00a0 RavTrackPC provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raveon.com\/using-gps-set-geo-fencing-zones-perimeters\/\">Geo-Fence alerts<\/a>, where you can create invisible borders to alert you when a boat is not where it\u2019s supposed to be, or when it is heading back in to the marina or launch ramp.\u00a0 This greatly facilitates dock service not to mention how much easier it is catch your daredevil kids\/clients in the act of doing 40mph in a no-wake zone in your boat!\u00a0 It also keeps the harbor master happy.\u00a0 Furthermore, if the people in any of your rental craft have an issue, the optionally installed boat assistance switch can be triggered and help can be dispatched directly to the distressed boat\u2019s location.<\/p>\n<h2>Displaying GPS Position<\/h2>\n<p>The RavTrack GPS transponder can also be set up to be displayed on many on-board GPS systems for boats or vehicles.\u00a0 (Such as the Lowrance HDS-5 and Garmin 400 seen in the images on the left.)\u00a0\u00a0 This means that not only can you track your boat from the marina, it means that <em>your<\/em> <em>boat<\/em> or tow vehicle can also track yourboats!\u00a0 No more awkwardly waiting around at the loading\/unloading ramps!\u00a0 You can watch your boat approach from anywhere, long before it\u2019s in eyesight range.\u00a0 This is also very useful for the private yacht operator in keeping track of tender boats or tracking recreational watercraft.\u00a0 Not only is RavTrack great for keeping marina staff updated, the mobile tracking capabilities of RavTrack are ideal for use in your service or rescue craft.\u00a0 Furthermore, if your rental boat has a compatible display, your marina dock location can appear on the display to guide the lost helmsman back home.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/display.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"111\" height=\"90\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1407\" src=\"http:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/display.gif\" alt=\"display\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Raveon\u2019s GPS tracking solutions provide a service that\u2019s simple to use as well as appropriate for an enjoyable boating experience while eliminating the stress of uncertainty.\u00a0 Whether that means the peace of mind of knowing your customers whereabouts, or simply knowing your boat\/fleet will be where you parked it last, Raveon\u2019s stand alone, recurring-fee free, real time tracking will help improve your overall customer service, safety, and fleet maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raveon.com\/free-quote\/\">Give us a call<\/a> to discuss your particular operation and allow us to customize a GPS tracking solution tailored to what <em>you <\/em>need from your GPS tracking system, including system planning, custom radio configurations, or other special needs. If you have questions about the RavTrack GPS tracking system, we also offer an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raveon.com\/webinar-on-demand-gps-asset-tracking\/\">informative webinar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raveon\u2019s asset tracking solutions gives customers the ability to focus on keeping up with their assets, instead of keeping up with monthly fees.\u00a0 Using radio transmissions to broadcast received GPS messages, Raveon\u2019s GPS transponders allow a marina operator to track&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50,59,45,5,39,1],"tags":[71,73,22,76,75,74,78,72,77],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Boat GPS Tracking | Manage Boats and Marinas with GPS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Track marina and boat traffic, including rental boats, boat fleets, and other watercraft in real-time using a graphical display with Raveon GPS tracking.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/a-gps-tracking-system-for-marinas-boat-rentals-and-other-watercraft\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Boat GPS Tracking | Manage Boats and Marinas with GPS\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Track marina and boat traffic, including rental boats, boat fleets, and other watercraft in real-time using a graphical display with Raveon GPS tracking.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/ravtrack.com\/GPStracking\/a-gps-tracking-system-for-marinas-boat-rentals-and-other-watercraft\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"GPS Tracking - 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