I got a gps tracker on my boat. Worked ok for a year then failed, don't know why, but imagine possibly not tolerant of the marine environment, etc etc on a boat. I didnt replace it, because - cost, and ongoing hassles with it. Unfortunately, my boat was stolen after that!
I think there are some "fishhooks" in it. eg
Power needs to be permanent, otherwise, sure as eggs when its pinched the power supply would be run out. A battery separate from the boat battery would have to be charged regularly - not acceptable I think.
The crims might find it and disable it. The harder it is to find, the harder it is to keep working - might not get gps signal behind layers of aluminium.
How will it work exactly - if its active all the time, and sends message if the boat is bumped or moves away from a specified area, would need to have your cellphone on all night (and wake you up, as that's probably when it would be pinched.
Later after the boat was stolen (second time), I bought a second gps tracker, but then before installing it , I reflected on the ongoing hassles; plus the hugely improved security I intended, and canned it.
I bought one through aliexpress in China - only cost $60 here - but was very pissed off at the poor service; manual virtually non-existent. So I don't know if it works or not. Basically, I expect for that price, it would be very low standard.
Now, I rely on -
- boat being on my section, out of sight of any road.
- a strong wheel clamp (SAS)
- a huge chain and padlock - anyone like to know where from PM me.
- insurance - AMI paid out no problem, twice; and then re-insured the 3rd boat!! Highly recommend AMI!
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