Your Cell Phone & Computer is a Window into your Boat from Anywhere!

Until now if you wanted to protect and supervise your property you would turn to traditional security systems and alarm installation companies to find some peace of mind. You no longer have to buy both a security system and a CCTV system separately and you don't need a professional to install them for you.

The WatchMate System enables boat and RV owners to monitor security and supervisory conditions on board their vessels from anywhere they have access to a PC or cell phone. This amazing system is easy to set up as it is virtually plug and play. WatchMate is designed for harsh environments.

The WatchMate internet gateway plugs into any free port on your computer network gateway. If your vessel, RV or seaplane doesn’t have internet, you can add it simply by installing a readily available EVDO cell card enabled wireless router. You run your cameras with Cat. 5 cable, to their desired mounting positions. If you can’t run cat 5 to the desired camera mounting positions you can use WatchMate PLC modules to transmit the video over existing electrical wiring. The color pan and tilt cameras have passive infrared motion detectors built into them.

The bilge high water sensors, door / hatch contacts, temperature hi/lo sensors, siren and arm/disarm key-switch are all wireless units that can be mounted anywhere you would like them. Press the discovery button on each and your WatchMate internet gateway finds them and registers each on your gateways control menu.

You can login anytime from anywhere in the world to check the status of your vessel, look inside and control the pan/tilt cameras, record video or take a snapshot and arm or disarm all or individual devices.

Once armed your WatchMate system looks for violations such as doors opening, motion in a camera protected area, temperatures higher or lower than you set on the temperature sensor, high water or loss of shore power. On violation your system begins archiving live video through its gateway and an off vessel server. You receive notification by cell text message and e-mail of the violation.

You can go to any PC or Java enabled cell phone and see live streaming video and control status of each of your WatchMate devices from anywhere in the world.

When you are aboard your boat, you can use your internet connection and PC or laptop to view up to four cameras simultaneously. This is handy for monitoring various areas from the bridge.

You will have full control of your device settings, arming, disarming, violation contact information, and camera control anytime you login. You also determine who is to be contacted on various type violations. This might be handy to call a dockmaster and/or your mechanic at the same time you are notified.

There is an available WatchMate DVR you can add to your system. Your DVR will record 24/7/30 even without violations and store accessable video on the off vessel server. You can access your DVR online anytime and view onboard activity

Learn more about this exciting breakthrough in state of the art boat security and surveillance through our Marine Guard Yacht Security website at: MarineGuardSecurity.Com

This product wins my beauty in simplicity award. With fuel prices soaring to highs never before experienced by most of us, crimes of fuel theft are on the rise. Our boats and RV’s are often easy targets for this type of crime. My own vessel carries 600 gallons of diesel which would be a substantial loss of money if I was to be siphoned by a quiet theft in the night.

In researching products to prevent this, my mind was on electronic devices that could be attached to vessel security systems. I laughed out loud when I found such a simple solution that could be easily used by anyone with a boat, RV, car or any other fuel holding vehicle.

(Product is under $35.00 US)    

Here is the information about the product on the Ahoy Captain website: www.ahoycaptain.com

Ahoy captain is an online retail seller of this product.

 

Vetus Fuel Safe Anti Siphon "Spider"

Protect your fuel supply and gain peace of mind.
It is a sad fact of life that fuel prices have risen to such a level that siphoning the fuel from your boat is now an attractive proposition for thieves. With many boats holding hundreds of gallons of fuel, this is a lucrative activity.

In its range of practical accessories, VETUS has introduced a simple device to prevent a siphon hose being inserted into the deck filler and down into the tank

The VETUS "Fuel Safe" is supplied in a plastic tube, which is used to insert it quickly and easily into the fuel filler hose. There is no requirement to dismantle anything and the ingenious design ensures that it cannot subsequently be removed.

This synthetic device is suitable for both diesel and gasoline and it fits filling hoses of both 38 mm (1 ½") and 51 mm (2") internal diameter. There is no noticeable reduction in fuel flow when filling the tank.

Think about the value of the fuel in your tank or the inconvenience and danger of running out unexpectedly?

Features

• Simple installation
• No dismantling required
• Suitable for hoses with I.D. of 1-1/2'' (38mm) and 2'' (51mm).
• Made of diesel & gasoline resistant synthetic
• Dimensions: 2-3/16''x2-13/16''

Introducing SPOT – The World’s First Satellite Messenger

Whether you’re just checking in, allowing others to track your progress, or calling for help – SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it utilizes 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world – even where cell phones don’t.

*Low-Cost satellite service subscription required.

This device is in my opinion one of the greatest new products to surface in these days of affordable high technology. If you own a boat, RV or airplane, travel, drive into remote areas, hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski or do any other outdoor activity, take time to look into getting this device.

In the short time SPOT has been on the market it has been credited for saving many lives. It has won some very prestigious awards as well.

• Field & Stream Best of the Best Award 2008
• North American Hunting Club (NAHC) Member Tested Seal of Approval
• Backpacker Magazine 2008 Editors' Choice Award
• SAIL Magazine Freeman K. Pittman Innovation Award
• Cabela’s 2008 Buyers’ Choice Gold Medal Award
• Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) 2008 Innovations Design and Engineering Award

The SPOT unit Size is just 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5” (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm) and it's approximate Weight is a light 7.37 ounces (209 grams).

You purchase your unit from the manufacturer direct or one of its Authorized SPOT Dealers. The unit sells for around $169.00 US and the MAP (Minimum Allowed Advertised Price) is $149.99

Once you purchase your unit you login on the secure SPOT Website activation page to register your unit and start your annual subscription. The subscription fees are:

$99.99 USD/yr basic satellite service subscription and includes:

• ALERT 9-1-1: Alerts the GEOS Emergency Response Center to your exact location.(Unlimited usage included.) When you activate this Alert by holding the 911 button in for 3 seconds, the GEOS Emergency Response Center begins rescue and extraction coordination. The unit tracks your every movement to a precise Long./Lat. and relays the location to the appropriate rescue authorities. Your main contact is kept informed throuhout the rescue process and if you are overseas, your countries consulate is notified and updated.

• CHECK IN: Lets your contacts know where you are and that you’re okay. (Unlimited usage included.) I use this feature when my wife and I go cruising on our boat or traveling anywhere in the world to let our loved ones know where we are and that everything is going great. They appreciate that we're thinking of them and that they don't have to worry about us. As an added feature we can hold down the check in button for three seconds, which allows them to track our adventure and movement for 24 hrs. The trip is also stored on the SPOT website for future access and review. This makes a handy trip log for future float plans.

• ASK FOR HELP: Request help from friends and family at your exact location.(Unlimited usage included.) This is helpful in those situations where you need help from a loved one or friend but don't want help from local police or rescue authorities. An example might be running out of gas in a remote area with no cell service. Your assigned contacts will get a text message requesting their help and a link to Google Earth Maps showing your exact location in the world so they can find you.    

There are a couple of option plans that are available for your consideration at activation of your SPOT unit.

• TRACK PROGRESS: $49.99/yr USD- Tracking Upgrade Option Sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™.
  

• GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit $7.95/yr USD if purchased at initial activation. ($150.00/yr USD if purchased after initial activation)- Provides up to $100,000 USD of additional search and rescue resources, including helicopter extraction around the world and reimbursement benefits – underwritten by Lloyd’s of London – for any emergency service expenses incurred. For more information, including terms and conditions, visit http://www.geosalliance.com/sar

Many of the SPOT systems registered rescues are due to the diligence of someone purchasing the unit for a loved one as a gift. There are a couple of testimonials where the unit saved the life of the person just days after receiving it. (talk about good timing!)

Think about how many people you know that can benefit from this affordable and must have device. Think about the peace of mind to be gained by both the user and contacts.

This is the PERFECT GIFT to give to yourself or someone you care about. Learn more about it by visiting: http://www.findmespot.com/home.aspx  

Since you are here investing your time on boat alarms, you are most likely concerned about security. So are we. We at Sure Action Inc. have been involved in the security industry since 1968, first as owners of an alarm installation company and now as security manufacturers. Our experience has taught us that there are several key points to consider when selecting a boat alarm system.

Reliability - Is the security system designed to last?  Is it designed to work in a marine environment?  For example, will a bird landing on the deck trigger the alarm?  Will the sun beating on the boat cause the alarm to false?  Or will the boat rocking in the water or banging against a dock set off the alarm?  You want your boat alarm to rarely false so that you continue to use it and so that neighbors will respond should the alarm system trigger.

Ease of Operation - Is the security system easy to operate?

Security Coverage - How does the security system work?  Does it protect the deck, hatches, gunwale?  When is the security system triggered?  When the intruder first climbs aboard the boat or only when the intruder reaches the cabin or the fly deck?  Are the electronics and the equipment you wish to protect adequately covered?

Environmentally Protected - Are the alarm components coated with a sealant to protect the equipment from erosion due to water, wind and rain.      

Technical Support - What kind of technical support will you receive for your system if you decide to install it yourself?  What kind of ongoing technical support is provided after it is installed?

How Does MarineGuard Compare with the Competition?

MarineGuard meets and exceeds the challenge.

Reliability - MarineGuard products are built to last.  A number of customers have transferred their systems from one boat to another when they make a new purchase.  We highly recommend using the Deck Sensors whenever possible. These security components are not only invisible, they are unaffected by birds, the sun, the rocking boat in the water, or the banging of the boat against the dock.

Ease of Operation - The MarineGuard boat alarms are designed to be easy to operate.  Depending on the system, our security systems are armed/disarmed using either a key switch or a wireless keychain transmitter.

Security Coverage - With MarineGuard's security systems, you can secure any area that you want on your boat.  You can protect the gunwales, the hatches, the cabin, the fly deck, the bilge, and any other areas with important or expensive equipment and property.  When you choose MarineGuard's Deck Sensors, you can secure your boat so that an intruder can never step more than a foot or two onto the deck without triggering the alarm.

Environmentally Protected - All MarineGuard security equipment is either fully potted or coated with a Humiseal product to protect the components from salt and water damage.

Technical Support - Most distributors and installers provide support for the MarineGuard product.  We ask that you check with them first if you have any questions.  If your questions are not answered or your distributor/installer does not provide technical support, we have an 800 number for you to call. You will be able to speak with a technician during regular office hours and we monitor the phone for after-hour emergencies.

Dependability - MarineGuard's Deck Sensors are a marine version of Sure Action's Pulsors, the only motion detector of its kind in the world. The Pulsor has been in existence for forty years. The two versions have been used in historical buildings and boats, in jails, on roofs of mental detention centers, on large yachts, on police and coast guard boats and on many smaller boats.

How Do You Choose the Right MarineGuard Security System for You?

Selecting the right security system is not as complicated as it may first appear.  You can use these questions to make your decision.

Can you get under the cockpit?  If you can, then you want to choose a system with MarineGuard's Deck Sensors.  If you cannot, then you will need to use hatch contacts and possibly some other peripheral security devices.

How to I know what components to choose with the alarm system?

Choose Deck Sensors if you can access underneath the deck.

Choose Hatch Contacts if you wish to protect openings.

Do you want to be notified if your alarm system is triggered?  If the answer is no, then you are done. If the answer is yes, then there are a few more decisions to make.

Do you want to track your boat when it is on the water?  If you do, then you also need the cell transmitter with GPS.

Do you take your boat offshore or visit other countries?  If you do, then a satellite transmitter that works worldwide and does not depend on the GSM cell system is your answer.

Do you want to know if your alarm system goes off, but do not need to track the boat?  If this question describes you, then you need a cell transmitter that does not have GPS.

Who will be installing your alarm system?

If you want to install it yourself, MarineGuard Boat Alarm Systems come with complete instructions. We also have staff on call who will give you as much time as needed to explain the installation process and give you whatever tips you need. .

If you want someone to install the system for you, We maintain a list of qualified installers around the country. If we don't know of anyone in your area, then contact your local marine electronics dealer or security company.  Either professional will have the expertise needed to install a MarineGuard system. You can also contact a security distributor in your area and they can supply you with a list of local security installers.

MarineGuard Network is a subsidiary of Sure Action Inc., the only manufacturer to successfully develop the Pulsor stress sensor, a security device that mounts under flooring or boat decking to provide invisible, reliable, unparalleled security detection.

In 1990, the MarineGuard product line was developed to fill a need in the marine industry. As boat theft increased worldwide, reliable security devices, that could withstand the harsh marine environment and not be falsely activated by a boat's movement on the water or against a dock, were not available on the market. Austin and Trent Stack recognized that the Pulsor could be adapted to withstand marine conditions and were ideal for the boating application.

In 1991, Sure Action introduced its MarineGuard product. In 2007, MarineGuard just introduced its 5th generation of MarineGuard security products. All MarineGuard control panels are coated with a weather protector and all Deck Sensors (marine version of the Pulsor) are sealed and use marine-grade wire.

In a world where many products are designed to have a short shelf-life, Sure Action and MarineGuard products continue to be designed with longevity in mind. Our MarineGuard products are epoxied or coated with a weather-proofing sealant to protect components from sunlight, wind, rain, saltwater and more.

Can I install the system myself?

If you are comfortable about working and doing repairs on your boat, you should have no difficulty.  However, if you are doubtful, you should have a professional do the installation.

I feel confident installing the system myself.  Where do I start?

First, you need to decide what sensors you want to use and what control package fits your needs.

Then, you start by reviewing the operations manual of the MG5.

After you have reviewed the manual, take a good look at your boat and ask yourself, "Where is the power source and where do I want to mount the control?"  Caution, when deciding where you want to install the control, make sure you leave enough wire so you can remove the box and work in a comfortable position.

What are the blue connectors for?

The blue connectors are epoxy-filled crimps used to attach wire to each other. The best marine practice is to solder and use shrink-tubing with a sealant.

Why are MarineGuard controls embedded in epoxy?

Epoxy is a great sealant. It prevents the electronic components from becoming loose causing the system to fail.

Many years ago, we did not use epoxy. A system was installed on a racing boat and, after its first run to the Bahamas, some of the components became loose and the system failed. Since we started to use epoxy, we have not had this problem occur again.

All MarineGuard products are built to last.

How elaborate should I make my alarm system?

Keep it simple.  Whenever possible, use only Deck Sensors and Hatch Sensors. We also suggest you use the smallest number of sensors possible. They work so well that most boats need 4 or less Deck Sensors. If you want additional security components or you cannot use Deck Sensors because you cannot get under the cockpit, keep the extra components to a minimum.

Which Deck Sensors should I use?

For fiberglass decks on motor boats, use the DSE2.

For fiberglass decks on sailboats, use the ENHP2.

For steel decks with teak use the HPP2.

What if I drop my keychain transmitter in the water and cannot retrieve it?

A replacement is readily available from us or any alarm distributor.  Also, it is suggested to install a concealed switch on your boat to disarm system.

How long will the Deck Sensors last?

We presently have sensors working that were installed back in 1975.

How loud is the siren?

All of our sirens have a good decibel level. Wind can cause a siren's sound to be diminished. For this reason, we suggest attaching spreader lights to your alarm system. These lights will flash when the alarm is activated. Also, we recommend using a monitoring system so that you are notified if you alarm system is triggered.

Do I need to mount the LEDs (light-emitting diodes)?

We strongly advise you to install the LEDs. They tell you whether your system is ready to be armed or is currently armed.

What if I leave my boat for a long time and there is no electrical hook up?

 A flexible, rollup solar panel is available for powering the boat alarm in this type of situation.

Can I be notified if my boat alarm is triggered?

Yes. If you are in an area where there is good cell coverage, then use a cell transmitter.  If you trailer your boat, have it on a mooring, or want to be able to track your boat, we suggest using a cell transmitter with GPS capabilities. If you are on a large lake, travel a distance offshore, or travel in an area where cell coverage is weak or non-existent, we recommend MarineGuard's satellite transmitter.

Why should I purchase a MarineGuard Network system over another brand?

This is a good question.  We have a very long tradition in the security industry. Our reputation is sound and we have a very loyal following of installers and customers. Our Pulsors are the preferred sensor on large yachts to control cameras and to initiate early warning. They are also installed to protect historical boats.

In addtion, Sure Action Pulsors/MarineGuard Deck Sensors are frequently used by our competitors.  Sure Action is the only manufacturer of Pulsors and Deck Sensors in the world. Any boat alarm system that uses Deck Sensors (Pulsors) are using Sure Action components.

Sure Action's Pulsors are widely used to protect historical buildings at famous historical sights. They are used to protect water towers, fire escapes, cat walks at mines, to control lighting in home automation systems, and to protect roofs.

Our alarm components are deliberately designed to be simple to install and operate. With over 40 years in the security industry, Sure Action (MarineGuard) strives for false-free alarm equipment. Why use second best?