GPS Tracking for Rental Boats

5 Jun 2018

When it comes to GPS tracking for rental boats, the benefits to boat owners and renters alike are numerous. In fact, you may wish you had thought to add GPS tracking to your rental boats long before now once you fully understand the many benefits it has to offer.

GPS Tracking Benefits for Rental Boat Owners

GPS tracking for your rental boats greatly reduces the likelihood of theft. When it does occur, it helps to ensure the swift recovery of your boat thanks to the following features:

Real-time live tracking of the vessel.
Geofencing to notify you immediately when boats move past certain predefined coordinates.
Email and/or text notifications if boat operates during designated sleep hours.

Combine those benefits with the fact that you can receive instant alerts when renters are abusing your property by boating at excessive speeds, breaking certain rules of the waterways (like violating no-wake zones, and otherwise putting your boat at risk) and there is a lot to love about GPS tracking for boat owners.

Another interesting benefit to consider is the ability to automate the scheduling of routine maintenance. Just as vehicles need maintenance, so do boats. Automating the process ensures certain maintenance needs are met in a timely manner and may extend the life of your boat – extending its overall ability to produce income for you.

GPS can also be used to help renters navigate unfamiliar waterways. This includes things like avoiding sandbars that may cause damage or cause the boat to become lodged, and the ability to find their way back to the marina after a long day on the water.

GPS Tracking Benefits for Renters

Believe it or not, most people who rent boats are not well-practiced when it comes to navigating lakes, rivers, and oceans. This often means they can easily become disoriented and even get lost. When emergencies do occur, they may not always know their precise locations to seek help or find their way back to the marina.

GPS tracking can help with that by providing them with the ability to send out location-based SOS signals seeking help if the vessel becomes disabled. It also works to provide them a path back to shore if they have strayed a little off course during the adventures of the day.

For your boat rental business, the bottom line is, your bottom line can be greatly improved, and your income secured, by incorporating GPS tracking into each of your rental boats.

If you own or manage a rental boat organization, contact us here at LiveViewGPS to learn how GPS tracking for rental boats can benefit your business.

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About George Karonis

George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.