Why Marine Monitoring Systems?
Of the 50,000 boats that sink in North America every year, approximately 80%, or 40,000 of them sink right at the dock or mooring buoy.
This is due to the fact that most pleasure craft are used only 5% of the time, with the remaining 95% of their time spent docked in the marina. Many boat owners simply do not live near the marina where they keep their boat, which makes regular checking of the boats’ status nearly impossible.
Leaks can sink your boat at any time, and this can happen very quickly.
While these boats remain unattended in the marina, there are several factors that can cause them to take on water. Among the most common of these include damaged or faulty through hull underwater fittings, rain or snow, and improper docking practices. Any one of the above factors can significantly increase the water volume, often overwhelming the capacity of the bilge pump to expel the excess water. In most cases, the vessel ends up sinking as a result.
Although many boat owners carry insurance for just this possibility, the problems that come with a boat sinking are much more numerous than just getting insurance to pay for repairs. Many times the deductible on a policy is high, and insurance may not cover the cost of fuel and oil clean up, the cost of which can be staggering. Oftentimes, there is also a loss of personal items which cannot be replaced.
Damages to a marina caused by fuel spills can be extremely destructive. A sunken vessel can leak significant amounts of fuel, with even a single gallon of fuel being able to spread over and contaminate a large area of water. Keeping our lakes, waterways, and oceans clean is becoming more important to everyone, especially including boat owners who wish to continue enjoying our pristine waters and beautiful coastlines.
With Marine Monitoring Systems, the bilge in your vessel is monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring that your boat stays afloat.
*Insurance discounts may apply. Check with your local insurance company.
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At only $29.95 per month for 24 hour monitoring, Marine Monitoring Systems is an exceptional value.
Can you afford not to have it?
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