Best tracker for ship tracking?

Zecman5 years ago

Hi all,

I have a friend who wants to track his yacht with traccar.

Do you have a recommendation for a tracker?

Until today I only use the Android app and a two GT02 compatible OBDII devices.

The tracker for the yacht must be able to store locations while not in range of a cellular network (upload all locations when back online), must be somewhat resistant to high temperatures, salt water OR must receive a good signal below-deck / cabin / water resistant areas. Also it should not be too obvious that it is installed.

Its main purpose is to review the route traveled and to have a hint when it might have been stolen.

Cheers,
Zec

trackinguser4455 years ago

Hi:
there are some 3rd party vendors of satellite tracking devices--are you interested in testing?

trackinguser4455 years ago

trying to stay vendor neutral

Zecman5 years ago

Yes, sure. How?

trackinguser4455 years ago

lets get on IM send your mail

trackinguser4455 years ago

guess it wont work for this situation

Paul5 years ago

I would get a satellite solution (IE: Spot Trace).

David Smith5 years ago

Have you find the Best tracker for ship tracking?

Zecman5 years ago

Hey, no, this guy who offered product testing did not offer GPS hardware but pencils...

I was not able to find a suitable (cheap and woking) solution. Finally we used a cheap waterproof phone with an all satellite network receiver with the traccar app on it. This decision was made based on the facts:

  • Traccar will record even when there is no data connection
  • Even if the boat will be stolen, they will enter a cellular network sooner or later
  • There is no need for live tracking 24/7

Btw.: The guy offering test hardware offered to test pencils. facepalm