Coddy Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Scorpiontrack Marine - GPS Boat and Engine Tracking Saw this advert and thought others might be interested. http://www.seamarknunn.com/acatalog/info_TMLST62.html It is not cheap but seems to do quite a lot. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Cost- Edited October 31, 2012 by codpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Hide a mobile phone on the boat, connected to the 12v supply and track it for 50p a go via your own computer. You could also add the kids or wife's phone and track them. No annual/monthly fees, Free registration. Pay Edited October 31, 2012 by Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have one of these with a pay as you go sim in it:: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Realtime-GSM-GPR...=item2a22239f4a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Rob That looks good, much more accurate than the one I showed. I take it there are no annual fees and that you can track it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 That's better Rob, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I have mine in a box with all sorts of gizmos! It has a small LeadAcid battery incase connection to main battery disconnected. A large diode to stop the engine start pulling on this battery. A surge protector as I believe the lighting coil on my OUtboard once spiked (as they do) and popped something on the circuit board (easy replacment luckily!) - http://www.sourcingmap.com/12v-power-suppl...or-p-98360.html You communicate to the via a phone call and \ or text message. You can set it to alert you by sms if the unit moves 200yds from where you left it - handy, but remember to switch that feature off before you take the boat out, or you end up getting alerted you are out and about (this is switched off and on by txt message command). You can even wire in to the engine and send a command to open a relay to stop a fuel pump of similar and remotely disable the engine - i think that is a bit much of a risk to go wrong on a boat! When you txt it - it advises you of location coordinates, speed, direction ect and you get a link to a Google map showing the position! You can also ask it about battery voltage, gps and cellular signal strength. Ask me tonight and I'll show you the communications on my phone. As it uses any pay as you go sim, it costs up to 10p per text - depending on tariff and you must use it every 180 days or you can loose any credit on the account and \or sim is disabled. Ensure you get the right PAYG package - not a top up monthly one! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think I got lost at the 3rd line there Rob. You're just SO clever ! And I thought your job was just " Turn it off - wait a minute & turn it back on again " Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I And I thought your job was just " Turn it off - wait a minute & turn it back on again " Jim And knowing where to hit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I And I thought your job was just " Turn it off - wait a minute & turn it back on again " Jim And knowing where to hit it That is known as percussive maintenance Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Rob was it easy to fit I would like to fit one to my rib mark w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Yes, but fit a second battery, fit the diode, and fit the voltage/surge protector. Need to be in water tight box as this is NOT marine grade or price!! The 2nd little battery really needs a over charge protection unit, and or solar panel to charge if not. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ok will order one I have three batteries on rib but may fit a small batt just for this unit Thanks for info mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Hi Mark I use and have AGM batteries which would be ideal for your use, you can mount them at any angle even upside down without any leakage. They just need an occastional re-charge or use a small solar panel to top them up. If you want to try one out let me know and what sort of current draw you expect and I sort one out for you. Dave Edited November 5, 2012 by Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks dave I have one for my kayak that I will try first mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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