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Role-Based Entry + Shared Backbone

One App, Every System. Every Boat. Every Operation.

From single-owner logs to full fleet operations, BOAT 4DAT captures real boating data and turns it into practical action.

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Default Flagship Boat

FLAGSHIP 4DAT

Default Vessel Profile · Owner Operator

Preloaded baseline boat so users can start tracking systems and costs immediately.

Is it ready to go?

Ready to GoMechanical, fuel, regulatory, and safety are in go status.

Mechanical

Ready

No active critical faults, scheduled service on track.

  • Engine and drive logs
  • Maintenance intervals
  • Repair history

Fuel

Ready

Departure reserve threshold is met for planned trip range.

  • Fuel fill records
  • Consumption trend
  • Range visibility

Regulatory

Ready

Registration and required docs are current.

  • Registration status
  • Document renewals
  • Compliance checklist

Safety

Ready

Trip-away log submitted and insurance policy is active.

  • Log a trip-away plan
  • Insurance tracking
  • Incident readiness

What Are You Managing?

Select a role to preview the operating lens. Same backend, different workflow.

Dynamic Feature Panel

Owner Operator

Cross-role value: Know your boat

  • Maintenance logs
  • Expense tracking
  • Refit punch lists
  • Photo records
Set Up My Boat(s)

Your Boat → Your Data

Replace generic cards with a system-first record layer tied directly to operations.

Boat Profile

Model, make, photos, ownership context, and operating status.

SWBS Breakdown

Propulsion, fuel, navigation, and system-level accountability.

Work Records

Logs, photos, checklists, and costed work items tied to each system.

Built on Simplified SWBS

Hull

Logs · Issues · Documents · Photos

Machinery

Logs · Issues · Documents · Photos

Electrical

Logs · Issues · Documents · Photos

Deck

Logs · Issues · Documents · Photos

Accommodation

Logs · Issues · Documents · Photos

Real Workflow, Not Fluff

“Blown bilge pump → logged → assigned → fixed → documented → tracked”
  1. Add issue (photo + system)
  2. Assign or log
  3. Track progress
  4. Store history
  5. Resolve and retain solution

Built for every level of operation

Role
Value
Owner Operator
Know your boat
Workboat Crew
Stay organized
Marina / Yard
Manage many boats
Rental Fleet
Maximize uptime

System Overview + Build Plan

Purpose

A lightweight, device-first boating intelligence system for owners, fleets, rental operations, and organizational workboats.

Core Philosophy

  • Device-first
  • Fast capture with minimal friction
  • Structured + unstructured records
  • Insight over time
  • User-controlled sharing/export

MVP Feature Set

  • SWBS equipment breakdown
  • Photo capture + tagging
  • Quick notes (voice or text)
  • GPS and date/time capture
  • Timeline review with cost trends
  • Simple export and crew sharing

V2 Expansion

  • Pattern detection
  • Equipment performance tracking
  • Maintenance alerts
  • Marine API integrations

Data Model (High-Level)

Trip {id, start_time, end_time, location, notes}
Entry {id, trip_id, type, timestamp, metadata}
Tag {label, category}

Technical Direction

  • iOS-first (Swift)
  • Local-first storage (Core Data / SQLite)
  • Optional cloud sync later
  • Reusable modular 4DAT architecture

Resources

Boat 4DAT Gear Guides

Practical equipment checklists for the jobs you log in the app: what the task involves, what you need, and which tools help.

Get The BOAT 4DAT App

Choose your platform. Boat 4DAT is available now on the App Store.

The operating system for a boat’s lifecycle.

Action-first. Visual. Multi-mode without confusion.

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