Sentinel provides real-time monitoring and remote management solutions for boats through smart sensors and a dedicated app, enabling owners to track essential systems and control their vessels from anywhere. This technology addresses the challenges of boat security, maintenance, and operational efficiency by delivering instant alerts and insights into the boat's condition.
Funding
$1.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Boat owners often lack real-time insights into their vessel's condition and location, making it difficult to proactively address maintenance needs, prevent theft, and ensure operational efficiency. Traditional monitoring methods are often limited, providing delayed or incomplete information about critical systems.
Solution
Sentinel offers a comprehensive telematics solution for boat owners and fleet managers, providing real-time monitoring, security alerts, and remote management capabilities. By integrating smart sensors and a user-friendly mobile app, Sentinel enables users to track essential systems like battery status, bilge levels, and location, receiving instant notifications of any unexpected issues or unauthorized access. The platform facilitates remote control of digital switching systems on modern boats, allowing users to manage onboard equipment and environmental controls from anywhere. Sentinel's technology promotes proactive maintenance, enhances security, and streamlines fleet operations through data-driven insights.
Target Audience
Sentinel targets individual boat owners seeking enhanced security and remote monitoring capabilities, as well as fleet managers aiming to improve operational efficiency and streamline maintenance processes. Boat builders and equipment manufacturers are also a target audience for branded solutions.
Features
- Real-time monitoring of critical boat systems, including battery voltage, bilge levels, engine data, and GPS location
- Instant alerts for unauthorized entry, unexpected location changes, low battery, high bilge water, and other critical events
- Remote control of digital switching systems for lighting, heating, and other onboard equipment
- Geofencing capabilities to define virtual boundaries and receive alerts when the boat enters or exits designated areas
- Historical data logging and reporting for trend analysis and maintenance planning
- Mobile app for iOS and Android devices with customizable dashboards and alert preferences
- Fleet management portal for tracking multiple vessels, streamlining check-in/check-out processes, and generating performance reports
- Integration with boat builder systems for branded solutions and enhanced customer experience