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GPS Tracking for Boats and Watercraft

Korvatrack trackers help marina operators, rental fleets, and owners locate boats, monitor trailers, and receive alerts when a vessel moves unexpectedly.

Why track boats and watercraft with GPS

Boats are exposed to theft and misuse on trailers, in dry storage, and at the dock, and a vessel that drifts or is taken can be difficult to find. GPS tracking for boats and watercraft gives owners a location they can check at any time, and a boat sitting at a slip can be monitored against a boundary around the marina.

Korvatrack battery-powered trackers mount inside a console, hatch, or compartment on a boat or its trailer, while hard-wired trackers suit vessels with a house battery or powered trailer lights. Geofences, movement alerts, and trip history are available through the web and mobile apps, supporting private owners, rental operators, and marine businesses. Marinas, charter companies, and boat owners can then monitor vessels and trailers with a clearer picture of where each one is.

The right tracker for boats and watercraft

Boats and trailers are exposed to moisture and often lack a continuous power source, so a self-contained battery tracker mounted in a dry compartment works independently.

Recommended fit

Battery-Powered Asset Tracker

A self-contained, long-life GPS tracker for trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and valuable assets. Attach it and it reports on its own.

Power
Internal long-life battery
Install
Attach with magnets, bolts or adhesive
Fits
Trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and other assets
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Hard-Wired GPS Tracker

A GPS tracker wired to the electrical system of a vehicle or machine. Hidden from view, always powered, and suited to heavy trucks and powered equipment.

Power
Wired to the vehicle or machine electrical system
Install
Connected to power, ground and ignition
Fits
Heavy trucks, powered equipment and any vehicle needing a concealed install
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What owners use it for

  • Dock and slip monitoring

    A geofence around a slip or marina alerts the owner when a vessel leaves its mooring, which gives early warning of a theft, a broken line, or an unauthorized outing.

  • Trailer and storage security

    Boats stored on trailers or in dry-stack lots can be tracked with movement alerts, so a boat that is hitched and towed away does not disappear unnoticed.

  • Rental and charter fleets

    Operators can follow rental boats on a live map, confirm boundaries, and use trip history to review where each vessel traveled during a rental period.

  • Seasonal storage checks

    Owners with boats stored for winter can keep a watch on their location and receive alerts if movement occurs when the vessel should be stationary.

Alerts that matter for boats and watercraft

Choose the events you want to hear about and who should be told. Alerts arrive as push notifications in the mobile apps and by email, and each one is logged in the platform.

How alerts work
  • Movement detected outside geofence
  • After-hours movement alert
  • Unplug or tamper notification
  • Low battery warning on tracker
  • Ignition on outside approved hours

Frequently asked questions

Does GPS tracking work on the water?

GPS positioning works on open water, while reporting relies on cellular coverage. Near shore and in many coastal and inland waterways coverage is available, but far offshore the platform can only show the last reported position. Owners should plan around that limitation when venturing beyond coastal coverage.

Where should the tracker be placed on a boat?

A dry, protected spot with a view of the sky works best, such as inside a console, under a dash panel, or in a hatch. Placement should avoid direct water exposure and metal enclosures that block the GPS signal. Testing the position before final mounting is wise.

Can a tracker follow the trailer as well as the boat?

Yes. A battery-powered Korvatrack tracker on the trailer reports location whenever the boat is towed, and a second tracker on the vessel covers time on the water. Both can appear together on the same live map. Both views remain linked in one account.

Put your whole fleet on one map

Tell us what you need to track. We will recommend the right tracker for each vehicle and asset and send an itemized quote.