How to connect an electric boat fleet
Here at Let’s Book, we’ve paired up with specialists in tracking hardware to bring innovation to your boat rental company and make using electric boats work for you. Using electric boats is not only great for the planet and for demonstrating your company’s commitment to sustainability, it also enables you to sync up your boats as a connected fleet.
What is a connected fleet?
A connected fleet is a system that integrates electric boats into a communication and tracking network.
Let’s Book is unique in that you can achieve perfect synergy between tracking hardware and the booking process.
The system works for you and for your customers, as with this state-of-the-art software they can use their phones to pick up their boat without any need for a member of staff!
This is a particularly attractive feature if your customers are opting to rent as an alternative to buying their own boat: by giving them the autonomy to self check-in and take the boat – yes, it is as simple as that – they will be left feeling as if they’re boat owners for the day. For now, though, we’ll focus on how a connected fleet can work for you.
And if this article is the first time you’ve heard of using software to connect and track your fleet, by the end of the blog you’ll know all that there is to learn.
How does a connected fleet work?
There are so many different software options when it comes to tracking your fleet. If anything, this should give you some indication of how popular this is in the boating industry, and encourage you to embrace the pioneering technology yourself. So how do you choose the right option for your fleet? At Let’s Book we have devised an answer based on our years of experience. It’s called Connected Fleet.
Connected Fleet works by having a Trackunit, Qondor or SMS relay built into your boat, allowing the boat to be turned on and off remotely. Let’s Book connects you to your boats through a link to your Trackunit or Qondor account, or by entering the phone number of your SMS relay. They all have GPS functionality which enables communication with the boat so that wherever it is, you can monitor its battery status, how it is performing, its location, the direction it’s heading, or how long it has been stationary in one place.
Why use Connected Fleet?
At Let’s Book, we believe in creating unique, exciting and even exhilarating experiences within a safe environment. This means your customers are safe, your business is safe, and your fleet is safe. Connected Fleet’s software advances this mission by making safety and security a top priority. In the case of an emergency or accident, knowing the exact location of your boat will drastically improve your company’s ability to react in real time. Alarms and notifications can be set up to alert operators about unauthorized access, unusual behavior, or potential safety risks, giving your fleet and company extra protection when you need it most.
By using software that tracks where your boats are at any given moment, business owners, managers and other staff members will have easy access to a perfect overview of your fleet. Once you’ve gotten used to the software, you’ll be able to see who is late, who is sailing, and who is about to leave. You can take full advantage of a business situation when someone unexpected turns up on your jetty wanting to sail. With Connected Fleet, you can turn on the boat remotely, saving you and your spontaneous new customer a lot of time and effort.
After your customers return to the dock, you can check on the route they have taken. Routes for every booking are stored, so you can see if they have strayed into forbidden areas, find out which are the most popular routes, and have a record if customers arrive back late but argue about it. It is also very helpful to use your dashboard to see which boats are charging.
We’re all about saving you time and effort. That’s why Let’s Book wants to connect you to your fleet and help you cut down frustrating and cumbersome administrative work. Data such as usage patterns, customer preferences, and maintenance history can be analyzed to gain valuable insights, helping you make smarter decisions regarding your business with no need for a business degree. This information can be used to optimize business operations, improve customer experiences, and make data-driven decisions regarding fleet expansion or resource allocation.
The integration of connected fleet technology with electric boats also opens up opportunities for advanced features and services. Remote diagnostics can detect potential issues with the boat's systems, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime; while predictive analytics can anticipate maintenance needs, optimizing your boat rental schedule and ensuring a seamless customer experience.
Okay, you’ve convinced me.
What’s next?
Linking up your Connected Fleet with Let’s Book is easy. All you need to do is find an installation partner who can integrate the hardware into your fleet. We have a dedicated page about connecting your boat’s device to Let’s Book, take a look here.
Conclusion
Overall, our Connected Fleet technology for electric boats brings a new level of efficiency, safety, and control to boat rental businesses. By harnessing the power of real-time data, remote monitoring, and advanced analytics, operators can maximize the performance of their electric boat fleets, deliver superior customer experiences, and drive sustainable and profitable operations in the evolving boating industry.
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