gljnr1983
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Hello guys n gals is there any alarms out there that would text your phone,say if the cabin door or forward hatch was forced open?
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Yes, lots and I custom make them too.
gljnr1983
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Tell me more please, what designs are there,how do they work,are they expensive,are they easy to install? not asking much i know lol.
Mistroma
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Yacht Sentinel has been around for a while and I have had one fitted for a few years now. Some teething problems but works with one minor niggle.
http://yacht-sentinel.com/mainindex.html
I seem to remember another similar product but the name escapes me for the present. I expect that there are many more around nowadays.
Features I use are:
Hatch alarm: Text sent if hatch or locker opened
Geo-fencing: Text sent if boat moves a user defined distance spot where she is anchored/moored). I've used that as a backup anchor alarm.
Battery alarm: Useful in case shore power or wind /solar fails.
Bilge alarm: Text if water reaches one or more sensors
There are other features but I don't make use of them.
You can download the user manual from the web-site.
http://yacht-sentinel.com/mainindex.html
I seem to remember another similar product but the name escapes me for the present. I expect that there are many more around nowadays.
Features I use are:
Hatch alarm: Text sent if hatch or locker opened
Geo-fencing: Text sent if boat moves a user defined distance spot where she is anchored/moored). I've used that as a backup anchor alarm.
Battery alarm: Useful in case shore power or wind /solar fails.
Bilge alarm: Text if water reaches one or more sensors
There are other features but I don't make use of them.
You can download the user manual from the web-site.
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Me too
I sell simple alarms. No texting though. But all under £15. Useful deterrents.
I sell simple alarms. No texting though. But all under £15. Useful deterrents.
Trundlebug
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Alternatively
Alternative alarm a bit cheaper than the yacht sentinel, but with fewer features
http://www.gsm-secure.co.uk/GSM-Marine-Alarm.php
If you Google "GSM alarm" you'll discover all sorts
Alternative alarm a bit cheaper than the yacht sentinel, but with fewer features
http://www.gsm-secure.co.uk/GSM-Marine-Alarm.php
If you Google "GSM alarm" you'll discover all sorts
theoldsalt
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Aren't security alarms just as useless on boats as they are on cars?
Even if anyone is nearby to hear them, who bothers to investigate?
Are they really such a deterrent late at night on an isolated mooring?
Do insurance companies care whether an alarm is fitted and give a significant premium discount?
As for sending the owner an email or text message - he/she will almost certainly be many miles away and unable to do much until their next visit, except worry about what has actually happened.
Personally I prefer to find out when I visit the boat and deal with the consequences there and then.
I'll now wait to be shot down for my opinion so "I'll get me coat"
Even if anyone is nearby to hear them, who bothers to investigate?
Are they really such a deterrent late at night on an isolated mooring?
Do insurance companies care whether an alarm is fitted and give a significant premium discount?
As for sending the owner an email or text message - he/she will almost certainly be many miles away and unable to do much until their next visit, except worry about what has actually happened.
Personally I prefer to find out when I visit the boat and deal with the consequences there and then.
I'll now wait to be shot down for my opinion so "I'll get me coat"
Trundlebug
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A gsm alarm to tell you your bilge pump is working will buy you vital time to make arrangements to either get to the boat yourself or ask the marina owner / manager or nearby friend / contact to check the boat out, and hopefully take corrective action before the boat sinks.
Alternatively you may prefer your choice, which is to calmly arrive at the marina the next time you visit and find your boat sitting at the bottom with just the tip of the mast showing...
Alternatively you may prefer your choice, which is to calmly arrive at the marina the next time you visit and find your boat sitting at the bottom with just the tip of the mast showing...
gljnr1983
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I agree that the sireen might not deter some but the text would be good as id love to catch one of the scabs that go about taking our hard earned stuff i only stay 10 mins from the boat and there are fellow boat owners that have houses on the shore who i could phone before i get there.The GSM alarms look cheap for the peice of mind you get.
gljnr1983
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Is there any makes and models to avoid,also will the pir sensor keep setting the alarm off when the waters rough? or maybe you can leave the pir disconected and just rely on the door contacts for intruders.
emandvee44
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The yacht sentinel is silent - it is not an audible alarm. If the boat is broken into even with a key, the alarm will be triggered and you will receive a text " hatch alarm" or something like that. You can then ask the boat where it is and (provided that the boat remains within range of whichever GSM system provider you are using), you will receive texts giving the position, COG, and SOG , so you will even know if the scrotes are thrashing your engine to death. Theoretically you can then call the law (via a call centre somewhere) and tell them it is an easy collar as you know where the stolen yacht is and what direction it is going.
I wish
Michael.
I wish
Michael.
LadyInBed
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IMO silence is the last thing you need!
When I had an attempted break-in it was the noise and the Blue strobe that deterred them, but not before an amount of damage was done
The thing that might have been a help, in that the alarm would have gone off sooner is a pressure mat, as that would have operated before the vibration detector.
LittleShip
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Serch Google for Auto Dial Intruder Alarm Products I have one on Little Ship which if I remember cost abot £75.00.
There are many to choose from ranging from £14.00 to whatever you think you need to pay.
Tom.
There are many to choose from ranging from £14.00 to whatever you think you need to pay.
Tom.
emnick
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Do a google search for a GD-04 it's a text unit that can be adapted as an intruder or bilge alarm. I use one on my boat. The other benefit is that you can control it via text messages. It also has two relay outputs. I use these to control the anchor light and heating. You can also control a sounder or strobe.
All programmed via Internet so you do not have to send text messages to it to program it. I use a £10 payg last all season.
You can really do what you want with it I.e. if it sends a bilge alarm you can switch on or off bilge pumps all via text message. There is also a GD-06 which has a temp sensor built in. You can adjust the temp settings via GPRS programming. I have used these to send a text when temp drops below certain parameter, then send it a text to turn on heating (via an additional relay)
The units are as good as your mind!
No connection with the company but I have used about 20 or so on different projects never had a problem.
All programmed via Internet so you do not have to send text messages to it to program it. I use a £10 payg last all season.
You can really do what you want with it I.e. if it sends a bilge alarm you can switch on or off bilge pumps all via text message. There is also a GD-06 which has a temp sensor built in. You can adjust the temp settings via GPRS programming. I have used these to send a text when temp drops below certain parameter, then send it a text to turn on heating (via an additional relay)
The units are as good as your mind!
No connection with the company but I have used about 20 or so on different projects never had a problem.
