Inexpensive 4G GPS trackers for tracking your vessel
Welcome to our GPS Tracking Website: You may be here because you are concerned with what happens on your boat when you go home after a day’s sailing? Maybe, it is because your insurance company has requested you fit a professional GPS tracker, or because your vessel spends most of its time on a trailer or a swinging mooring with no shore power? But most likely it simply because you want to know where your vessel is 24/7, and to be able to instantly see where it has been during the last few months. To be able to monitor battery levels and bilge pump operation from home and these sort of features are especially true where the vessel is out on charter, or moored a long, long way from home.
Whatever your reason - Welcome to the often-confusing world of GPS Boat Tracking. Please use the Menu above to visit all our pages to learn more about our quality but inexpensive (starting from just £55) Battery and Solar powered GPS trackers, and once you have purchased the tracker the only other charge is a monthly £9 or £12 depending on your requirements. We want to assure you that BOAT TRACK has been around for nearly twenty years and is a genuine and honest 'specialist website' for all mariners, from occasional weekend sailors, through to international charter companies. Here, there is none of this rubbish of needing to ask for and wait for a quote, everything you need to know is here, without a 'salesperson' pressuring you to buy.
How our Boat Tracking Devices work
Our GPS trackers will show you where your vessels is now and instantly replay its last 3 months cruising. If someone is moving your boat when you are not there you can quickly prove it. If your vessel/jet ski is kept on a trailer or a swinging mooring, then our 'internal battery' powered trackers that give periodical updates could be what you need. Our software is simple to use, for example we do not force you to keep downloading 'App's' before you can log on, instead our system will work on any Computer, Smart TV, Tablet, even your Smart Phone, just using it's standard Browser and your password!
We have tried on these pages to give clear and unbiased information as to why we think with our many years experience in Marine Tracking, we can help you achieve your goal and much more! The website even shows you all our prices so there are no hidden extras to surprise you later! See Hardware Cost and Ongoing Cost. Being on-line means we can offer quality 4G based GPS Tracking Devices at inexpensive prices along with 7 day a week email and phone support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size of vessels will your GPS trackers work on?
Our GPS Trackers are suitable for all types of vessels, including small inflatables, Sailing Boats, RIBs, and large cruisers. We can help and advise you if you are not sure.
Are you using just Internet Maps or Marine Maps?
Our system includes a range of maps including road, satellite, and importantly Open Sea Marine Charts.
What about RIB insurance?
The reports from our trackers (with your permission) can be used to demonstrate route, speed, etc. to support you with your insurance company.
Do you support vessels kept on trailers?
Yes. Our battery and solar-powered trackers can operate for months, with geo-fencing and movement alerts included as standard.
How long does a GPS tracker's battery last for?
Standard GPS trackers: battery life with our AVT12 Professional is up to 3 months, while our AVT21 lasts over a year with user-replaceable batteries.
How suitable are your trackers for Marine use?
Our units are set up and programmed for marine use, not modified automotive devices. For example, they will record when you tack more than a preset number of degrees.
Are there any hidden charges if I leave the area or use the system too much?
No. There is none of that nonsense with Boat Track. There are never any excess usage fees, connection charges, or roaming costs — just a single fixed monthly Standing Order payment.
Do I need to install an app on my phone or computer to use it?
No, you do not. This is a modern system that runs on any web browser on your Phone, Tablet, or Computer, just by using its Internet Browser.
How do I monitor my vessel and how often am I allowed?
You can view your vessel from any device with an Internet connection, 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the world.
What happens when I am not monitoring my vessel?
The system records every update your vessel sends. This is stored, allowing you to play it back for up to 3 months after the event. You can also download it and keep a copy forever.
What vessel security features do your GPS trackers offer?
All our GPS trackers include 24/7 tracking, geo-fencing, and movement alerts. Our AVT12 units can also detect vessel circuits being switched on and can even switch them on and off remotely.
What trip and event reports are available?
Data reports include details like speed, course, time data, exact location, and more. They can be broken down into daily, weekly, monthly and between specific dates.
Can I store my voyage history to look at or show friends later?
Yes. You can download and replay the last three months of voyage data instantly, at any time. You can also download and store a copy to play on your computer.
Are the voyage reports just a series of text locations?
They can be, but you can also replay your vessel's journey on the map screen, at very slow to fast speeds, using the program's video replay feature.
Is installing a GPS Tracker easy?
Yes, a basic installation just needs a two-wire connection to your battery. You can also pick up other circuits if you want, and we will provide instructions and support to do that.
Do GPS trackers work on swinging moorings with no power?
Yes. Both battery- and solar-powered units are ideal for vessels without shore power. Depending on how often you use your vessel, we can advise you on the best way to do it.
What world coverage do GPS Trackers offer?
Coverage includes most of the world's landmass and offshore regions, including Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, and the Americas.
What happens when the GPS Tracker goes out of wireless coverage?
If you do find an area with no shore signal, the unit will automatically store everything and then send it to the server when back in contact.
Am I tied into a long contract with your GPS Tracker?
No. Once you have done your first month, you can cancel with just one month's notice.
What support for your trackers do you offer?
We provide seven-day support, including weekends. Experience shows that a simple email, or phone conversation will fix 95% of all problems in a few minutes.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. Discounts are available for fleets, clubs, traders, and charities.
Do you provide instructional videos?
Yes. Videos are available on our support page.
Can I move a GPS tracker supplied by another company onto your system?
In some cases, yes. It will depend on whether the unit is of a high enough standard to comply with our protocols when we update it. Contact us to discuss transfer options.
Above are the key points most mariners are interested in. Elsewhere you can read about how 'the partners' (owners) have been around GPS and Data Transmission for some thirty plus years (mostly in the emergency services sector) and how some fifteen years ago they formed 'Boat Track' to stop fellow 'Weekend Sailors' getting 'mis-sold'. You will also find on the support page some Short Videos Tutorials explaining how to install and use our trackers, and generally how get more out of them than you ever thought.
Placing your order
Placing your order is simple, just pick up the phone and give us a call to discuss it. Alternatively send us an email with which unit you want plus:-
- Your Name: Yours, or if going through your company its name.
- Your Address: Both Invoice and dispatch addresses if different, and phone number(s).
- Vessel Name: The name of the vessel and what you want it to display as on your map if different.
- Service Rate: Which of the monthly service charges suits you (see Ongoing Cost Tab above).
- UK or abroad: Is the vessel based outside UK, if so it is the Green Rate (see Ongoing Cost Tab above).
- Insurance Co. Name: It is not compulsory to tell us, but if you are a RIB owner it may help us prevent fraudulent inquiries. Of course we will not release any information to anyone without your permission.
Note you are not committing to buying when you respond to the above - We will always prepare, and then email you a quote based on what you say. You will then need to confirm the quote before we dispatch. Payment is by bank transfer (or if we know in advance by credit card) and dispatch is normally next day. If you are not sure about anything, please send an email with any questions for a written reply, or phone and chat to us to see if we can help.
Below is a slideshow of some users' vessels at work and play
Contacting Boat Track
If anything is not clear, if you cannot find exactly what it is you want, email us at email@boattrack.co.uk, alternatively give us a call on 03333 44 76 44 (if you are outside the UK +44 3333 44 76 44 ) When you place your order (see above) you are not committing to buying - We will always prepare, and then email you a quote based on what you say. You will then need to confirm the quote before we dispatch. Payment is by bank transfer and dispatch is normally next day. If you are not sure about anything, please send an email with any questions for a written reply, or phone and chat to us to see if we can help.
Most importantly you will find a complete breakdown of all our charges and the reasons why we are a reliable alternative to companies that stop trading just after you pay a year up front (we ask for just a month and then set up monthly Standing Orders that you can cancel after the first month).
Some of the many different devices you can instantly view your vessel on
(No need for tiresome never updated ‘APPs’)
Track on a Computer
Track on a Smart TV
Track on a Tablet
Track on a Smart Phone
Experience unbeatable peace of mind with smarter vessel tracking from Boat Track. - Reliable, cost-effective tracking solutions for all class of vessels in the UK and Europe. - Access real-time data on any Internet-enabled device with comprehensive features like geofence, speed alerts and travel playback. - Enjoy straightforward monthly pricing, no hidden fees. Ideal for individuals and Charter Operators, it’s a ludicrously small price to pay for your piece of mind. Contact Boat Track today.
