Anyone supply trackers for engines/ribs

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Is it waterproof?

They are very definitely NOT waterproof

[JABS]

How are you going to use this?

Do you intend to disable the unit when you go out and enable it when the boat is stored??

I think the most important aspect is to know if the boat is stolen and then to be able to track it??

If you use a geofence and then reports, it will go mad when you are out on the boat!

I wonder if the use is going to be a pain?

Would apprciate knowing how others have achieved this.

Thanks.

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by JABS

How are you going to use this?
Do you intend to disable the unit when you go out and enable it when the boat is stored??
I think the most important aspect is to know if the boat is stolen and then to be able to track it??
If you use a geofence and then reports, it will go mad when you are out on the boat!
I wonder if the use is going to be a pain?
Would appreciate knowing how others have achieved this.
Thanks.

It's not difficult...one text message arms it for when you're leaving the boat unattended...one text message disarms it when you're about to use the boat. Simple

[JABS]

Originally Posted by Leapy

It's not difficult...one text message arms it for when you're leaving the boat unattended...one text message disarms it when you're about to use the boat. Simple

And if the boat moves when it is armed , it sends a text? From the movement detector or geofence?

Then reports position on a regular basis?

These can be plotted on Google Maps??

Is that it?

[Chris]

Originally Posted by JABS

And if the boat moves when it is armed , it sends a text? From the movement detector or geofence?

Then reports position on a regular basis?

These can be plotted on Google Maps??

Is that it?

Yes.

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by JABS

And if the boat moves when it is armed , it sends a text? From the movement detector or geofence?

From one or the other...whichever you set You get lat, long, speed, date and time

If you set the geo-fence, you just get a message to say it's escaped (according to the instructions - I've never tried this feature myself). If you set the movement alarm, it updates on a regular basis that you have previously set.

As it sends you lat and long you can just plug this into Google Earth/Maps/whatever. Interestingly, the 'clones' have an additional feature in that the alert text message includes a web address that if you have a maps enabled phone will link directly to Google Maps. Nice, but this in no way makes up for the shortcomings of the clones in other areas

[Knot Yet]

Apologies for the delay in updating - darn work has been rather busy

Anyway a few pictures of the recently recieved GPS - depending on the weather - hope to get it sorted and installed this weekend ...did you hear that Knot Yet 2

As you can see it is very small - I've taken a picture with it next to a Blackberry Curve for comparison















J

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Knot Yet

As you can see it is very small

Excellent photos, I am looking forward to full blow by blow details of the installation and setup as and when Mr KY gets on the job.

[Knot Yet]

I'll let him know Malthouse!!

Sadly took a load of the recent AIS install - only to find just now that half of them have failed to come out - never mind I'll just have to aks him to redo it all!!

J

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Knot Yet

I'll let him know Malthouse!!

Sadly took a load of the recent AIS install - only to find just now that half of them have failed to come out - never mind I'll just have to aks him to redo it all!!

J

Which AIS did you got for?

[Knot Yet]

We bought the Echomax in the end - yet to use it - will get some pictures uploaded of the final install tomorrow - weather dependent

J

[Knot Yet]

Doh - not sure why I put that - we have the AIS Engine 2 and the Echomax Active X Radar deflector

Will get some pictures sorted now ....

[C2 RIBS]

Did you manage to fit the tracker? Was it an easy fit etc

[Knot Yet]

Hi Ian - apologies for the delay in replying - yes every easy to fit and use - we purchased a car charger with bare terminals at the same time that makes fitting extremely easy - would very much recommend

J

[C2 RIBS]

Cheers for update, so fitting easy, does the info come in easily to you and what does it give you. sorry to be a pain as looking for best option to fit on a bareboat charter RIB which is on order

[Chris]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Cheers for update, so fitting easy, does the info come in easily to you and what does it give you. sorry to be a pain as looking for best option to fit on a bareboat charter RIB which is on order

You get a text with lat/long, speed (if the boat is on the move) and the time sent, you also get a battery level indicator although if the tracker is hardwired in this won't tell you the condition of the 12volt battery as it runs through a regulator. If the unit detaches from the power lead it will revert to its internal battery that will run for 24 hours.

[C2 RIBS]

Originally Posted by Chris

You get a text with lat/long, speed (if the boat is on the move) and the time sent, you also get a battery level indicator although if the tracker is hardwired in this won't tell you the condition of the 12volt battery as it runs through a regulator. If the unit detaches from the power lead it will revert to its internal battery that will run for 24 hours.

Chris

This system appears to give a good account, I was looking to fit a unit of some some to a boat which will be out with other bareboat helms so I can find it etc or be warned if it leaves a designated area (say the Solent/fixed area). This unit appears a good price and does this, would anyone wrn me against it or point me at a diffferent product

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

would anyone warn me against it or point me at a diffferent product

Just make sure you get the real thing and not the clone...avoid buying through eBay. Buy direct from the manufacturer. Several of us have done this. Any will be able to advise. From an appearance standpoint, the clone and the real thing are almost indistinguishable and could be impossibly indistinguishable in an advert on eBay.

There are lots of different products out there ranging up to those products that are monitored by a third party and therefore have a monthly fee (up to £300 and ~£25/month). Several on here have those devices too and are very pleased with them I believe. You pays your money...etc etc.

I think there's a critical mass of nobbers on here who have bought the Xenun Tracker. Not heard of any problems to date (damn, that's the kiss of death)

[C2 RIBS]

Originally Posted by Leapy

They come direct from China via DHL...delivery was very quick. 2-3 days if I recall and the process can be tracked via the DHL website.

I've got mine hidden on the boat and then the hard wire to the battery is sort of 'lost' amongst all the other wiring. There's nothing obvious to tell there's a tracker fitted (apart from me telling the world via this thread )

Cheers again for info. when you fitted the unit did you do like Knot Yet and use and water
proof box to house it? The consul of the new Rib is dry but thinking lonterm damp etc

[Chris]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Cheers again for info. when you fitted the unit did you do like Knot Yet and use and water
proof box to house it? The consul of the new Rib is dry but thinking lonterm damp etc

Hi on Time Bandit the console is well sealed I have the tracker mounted directly onto the console at the moment and I have the regulator wrapped up in a small plastic bag with the wires taped up. I don't think it will be a problem but when I get round to it I probably will fit the tracker into a plastic bag or waterproof box.