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It should be obvious that your boat is where you left it, right? But with weather, tides, other water users and the slight chance that someone has moved it without your knowledge, knowing that your boat is exactly where it should be offers peace of mind. VirCru's boat tracking technology keeps constant record of your boat's location, allowing you to focus on planning your next adventure instead.

The homepage of the VirCru App

GPS LOCATION

The VirCru Hub gives mobile connectivity so that you’ll always know where your boat is. We’ve worked long and hard to find the right mobile provider so that you’ll have the best connection wherever you are. Offering access to networks globally and the broadest connection to both 2G and 4G networks, the VirCru Hub has been engineered to ensure you’re always connected to your boat.

GEOFENCE

Knowing where your boat is at all times is a good start but ultimately, you also want to know and be alerted if it moves. That’s why VirCru allows you to define an allowable area of movement, depending on where it’s moored. If your boat moves outside of this area (or 'GeoFence') you will be alerted.

However, we know that this shouldn’t be one size fits all… if your boat is sometimes at marina, other times at anchor, other times moored off a buoy, you’ll want to set different parameters for movement. Don’t worry, we’ve got this covered! VirCru's GeoFence is flexible by mooring and can be adjusted as often as you like. 

The GeoFence function of the VirCru App
The dashboard of the VirCru App

ANCHOR DRAG

Specific to when your boat is at anchor, VirCru can be configured to alert you on any boat movement or anchor drag, specifically for the exact conditions your boat is navigating. High winds and strong currents? No problem… set your anchor drag configuration to alert you at the slightest movement. VirCru can be set to be as individual as your boat and the way you use it.

TRIP MONITORING

In addition to knowing where your boat is, we know you also like to know where you’ve been (and also all the details about that memorable trip). That’s why we’ve included functionality in the VirCru Smart Boat App for you to log all the trips you take on your boat.

The GeoFence function of the VirCru App
PRODUCTS FOR MONITORING LOCATION

VirCru Connected Hub-1

A VirCru Hub is required to run your boat monitoring system. One of the two options is the ‘VirCru Connected Hub-1‘,  Its ruggedised enclosure and built-in features allow all sensors to connect to the hub, transfer the data to our servers, onto the app and communicate the information they are collecting. However, the Connected Hub is also a sensor itself – monitoring batteries and bilge pump activity, as well as our location-based functionality, and much, much more!
(Requires subscription)

£250.00
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VirCru Connected Hub-2

A VirCru Hub is required to run your boat monitoring system. One of the two options is the ‘VirCru Connected Hub-2‘. It’s ultra-easy-to-fit lightweight enclosure and built-in features allow all sensors to connect to the hub, transfer the data to our servers, onto the app and communicate the information they are collecting. However, the Connected Hub is also a sensor itself – monitoring battery activity, as well as our location-based functionality, and much, much more!
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£150.00
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VirCru Smart Tag

Boat security keeping you awake at night? Not sure if you shut this hatch or that door? The VirCru Smart Tag allows you to monitor anything that opens, and reports back to you whether it is still secure or not. Giving you peace of mind!
(Connects wirelessly to the VirCru Hub)

£49.00
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Frequently asked questions

VirCru is a system of sensors that allows you to monitor and control your boat from anywhere.  These sensors offer boat owners three core functions:  

  • Notifications. VirCru ensures your boat is functioning correctly by constantly measuring bilge levels, battery power, water levels and more. If anything requires your attention, the VirCru app will notify you immediately. 
  • Monitoring. VirCru can alert you via the app if your boat is broken into, or equipment is taken. Geofencing functionality is designed to assure you that your boat remains where you left it, even over long periods. 
  • Control. You can use VirCru to ensure your boat is ready for your arrival. Control cabin temperature, humidity and lighting through your mobile device. You can even get the fridge cold before you set sail.

The SIM or network coverage for the VirCru system is currently limited to Europe (more geographical than political), within this region due to contractual obligations there are also a few pockets where it currently is not possible to connect, we are working on improving these all of the time. We should also mention that like any mobile coverage geographical features will inevitably have an effect on specific local connectivity. This of course is improving month by month as newer networks are rolled out.
Our system uses '2G' and '4g LTE Cat M1' (a relatively new service being rolled out by the service providers).  '4G LTE Cat M1' differs from '4G LTE' in that it's designed for data. The reason for mentioning this is a good 4G signal on your mobile is not necessarily a good indication that there is a good '4g LTE Cat M1'

VirCru is based around three key components:

  • The VirCru Hub - a GPS mobile connected device that connects with the VirCru App on your phone and wirelessly to the other VirCru devices on your boat. As well as providing the connection between you and your boat's devices, the VirCru Hub uses GPS to enable our GeoFence and Anchor Drag functionality as well as monitoring the angle of your boat (listing) and constantly recording the temperature ambient to the location of the Hub. 
  • The VirCru App - the main way that you interact with the VirCru Smart Boat System. It is built around a main dashboard that gives an overview of your sensors, combined with in-depth tools to give you the full picture of your boat and a range of inventory management functions. 
  • VirCru Sensors and Tags - the sensors and tags available in our product range allows you to customise your VirCru solution to meet the exact needs of your boat. Each sensor transmits information to the VirCru App, and sensors that monitor similar sections of your boat eg. cabin sensors, bilge pump sensors can be grouped together. VirCru’s sensors communicate with the VirCru App in your phone to deliver updates on your boat in real time. 
  Here’s an example of VirCru in action:  
  1. A boat owner uses the VirCru App and VirCru Door Sensor to configure an alert when a cabin door is opened. 
  2. While the owner is away from their boat, an intruder enters the cabin. Consequently, the Door Sensor located on the cabin door detects this movement. 
  3. The VirCru Door Sensor communicates with the VirCru App, informing the App that the door has been opened. The VirCru App immediately sends a notification to the owner, who takes the appropriate action to resolve the issue. 

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