Parting Thoughts

OFFICIAL MARINE PARTS EXPRESS BLOG

 
  • About Marine Parts Express
  • Contact Us
Menu
  • About Marine Parts Express
  • Contact Us
  • Remote Vessel Monitoring System

    By J. D. Neeson, President

    One of our customers, BoatSense (TM), has just finished Beta testing on a nifty little remote monitoring device for boat owners.  BoatSense (TM) felt existing monitoring systems were overly complex and expensive when all that was really needed was a way to notify owners what was happening on their boats.

    The BSS 2.1 is a small completely sealed box (around the size of a pack of cigarettes) that monitors the water level and battery condition, as well as accepting three other inputs from other sensors or systems.  Once the BSS 2.1 receives an “event” signal, it sends a text message to the owner’s cell phone.  The owner’s cell phone becomes the keypad for the system.  It works with any cell phone service provider the owner might use.

    Most catastrophic boat failures are related to either low battery or water level. While the basic functionality of this device is probably what will attract most people to it, what really appeals to me are those three additional inputs.  They could be wired to an anchor alarm, a security system, a fire monitoring system, or even an engine monitoring system.  A rented or borrowed boat could notify its owner if an engine runs at higher RPMs than it should or if it is has an overheating problem or needs oil.

    BoatSense (TM) is also testing a system specifically designed for marinas.  It will allow them to monitor their customer’s moored boats (even transients can be provided a loaner unit) and send E-mail information to a PC in the office.

    BoatSense (TM) offers an elegant and relatively inexpensive method for protecting your boat when you are not there.


    Comments? Questions? Suggestions for topics for our blog or newsletter? Send them to
    info@marinepartsexpress.com.

    Marine Parts Express is a division of Water Resources, Inc., a privately held Maine Corporation.

    For all your marine engine parts needs, call us toll free at 877.621.2628, or outside the U.S. at 207.882.6165.

    Share this:

    • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

    Related

    August 7, 2011 / JD Neeson / 0

    Categories: JD Neeson, The Express

    Tags: boat, boatsense, cell phone, monitoring system, monitoring systems, remote monitoring, water level

    Diesel Exhaust Smoke Analysis Replacement Exhaust Manifolds for Ford 302 and 351 Blocks

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Posts

  • Things I Found While Looking For Something Else – Part VI
  • Re-Introducing the OneList
  • Winterization Guide
  • Labor Day Sale 2016
  • Memorial Day Sale 2016
  • Turbocharger Damage Prevention Bulletin
  • The Art of Quilling
  • Winter – Maine Style
  • XDP Upgrade Promotion – Extended!!! (through 12/31/14
  • Lubricants, Oils, Sealants, and Adhesives – Discussion and Cross-Reference

Pages

  • About Marine Parts Express
  • Contact Us

Tag Cloud

    american goldfinch bird feet configuration Birds blue jay brown creeper cardinals China debt Downy Woodpecker Economy ethanol flame arrester flame arrestor gear ratios hermit thrush hummingbirds low flow lubricants Lytro magnetic alignment magnifying glass magnolia Maine maine authors maine golf maine hunting camp maine winter manufacturing Margaret Graham Neeeson Margaret Graham Neeson Marine Parts Express mercruiser oriole osprey overheating propeller prop sizes Ruby-Throated Hummingbird sail drive service bulletin The Skipper volvo volvo penta wild turkey Winter

Categories

  • Boating and Fishing
  • Books
  • Economy
  • Musings
  • Nature
    • Birds
  • Technology
  • The Express
  • The MPE Crew
    • JD Neeson
    • Noreen O'Brien
    • Stacy Lash
  • Uncategorized
  • Volvo Penta Service Bulletins
 

Recent Posts

  • Things I Found While Looking For Something Else – Part VI
  • Re-Introducing the OneList
  • Winterization Guide
  • Labor Day Sale 2016
  • Memorial Day Sale 2016
  • Turbocharger Damage Prevention Bulletin
  • The Art of Quilling
  • Winter – Maine Style
  • XDP Upgrade Promotion – Extended!!! (through 12/31/14
  • Lubricants, Oils, Sealants, and Adhesives – Discussion and Cross-Reference

Tag Cloud

    american goldfinch bird feet configuration Birds blue jay brown creeper cardinals China debt Downy Woodpecker Economy ethanol flame arrester flame arrestor gear ratios hermit thrush hummingbirds low flow lubricants Lytro magnetic alignment magnifying glass magnolia Maine maine authors maine golf maine hunting camp maine winter manufacturing Margaret Graham Neeeson Margaret Graham Neeson Marine Parts Express mercruiser oriole osprey overheating propeller prop sizes Ruby-Throated Hummingbird sail drive service bulletin The Skipper volvo volvo penta wild turkey Winter

Pages

  • About Marine Parts Express
  • Contact Us

Categories

  • Boating and Fishing
  • Books
  • Economy
  • Musings
  • Nature
    • Birds
  • Technology
  • The Express
  • The MPE Crew
    • JD Neeson
    • Noreen O'Brien
    • Stacy Lash
  • Uncategorized
  • Volvo Penta Service Bulletins

Copyright © 2016 Parting ThoughtsTheme created by PWT. Powered by WordPress.org