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TrawlerFest Anacortes: May 17th – 21st

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TrawlerFest

WheelHouse Technologies will be exhibiting at Trawler Fest, which is PassageMaker’s stand-alone series of boat shows, specifically designed for cruising enthusiasts. Strategically located in key cruising regions nationwide, TrawlerFests feature an impressive in-water selection of new and pre-owned cruising powerboats, first-class education and demonstrations, the latest in marine products & services, and opportunities to share cruising adventures with fellow cruisers, industry experts and your favorite PassageMaker editors.

TrawlerFest is more than a boat show; it’s where industry, education, and community come together in a relaxed, rendezvous-type atmosphere. TrawlerFest is an experience you simply won’t want to miss!

Join us May 17-21 for Seminars & May 19-21 for In-Water Show Portion of TrawlerFest in Anacortes, Washington, for the second TrawlerFest stop of 2016 as we head to the Pacific Northwest!

WheelHouse Underway for Fleet Users

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     WheelHouse Underway™, an off-line tablet application for Apple™, Android™, and Windows™ devices was released late last year and now available for fleets.  WheelHouse Underway expands the functionality of the WheelHouse Marine Maintenance System, which provides: vessel specifications, documentation, maintenance recommendations, and spare parts guidelines in a cloud-based application. 
     WheelHouse Underway provides the long-awaited off-line access to WheelHouse allowing customers a convenient way to view equipment information, documents, as well as enabling users to view and complete maintenance tasks when an internet connection is unavailable.  Once an internet connection becomes available, all information may be synced back to the cloud. 
     WheelHouse Underway takes advantage of both tablet and cloud technology and provides a user friendly application even when internet is unavailable.  With internet access limited in remote areas, you and your crew will find WheelHouse Underway an indispensable tool to keep maintenance and spare parts inventory current.  
 
     Below is an outline of the elements included in the Phase One release of WheelHouse
Underway.  If you are interested in adding this off-line functionality to your fleet, please contact usfor a demonstration, feature review, and pricing.  
Underway Function Overview:
  • Update Runtimes
  • View / Complete Alerts
  • Record Corrective Maintenance
  • Create Maintenance Forecast
  • Create Onetime Maintenance Tasks
  • Access Vessel Documents, Drawings, and Manuals
  • View System Reports
  • All information may be completed off-line and synced at your convenience.
Update Runtimes
Dynamically update your engine runtimes while at sea to determine upcoming maintenance.  Runtimes will sync with the cloud when internet is available.
View / Complete Alerts
Preventative and onetime maintenance tasks can be completed.  Onetime maintenance tasks can be created and corrective tasks can be completed.  All information is saved on the device until synced with the server. In addition, on-board parts are also automatically removed from inventory when synced.
View Vessel Manuals
Operators have the option to sync copies of all vessel operating and equipment manuals to their tablets for off-line access.
Run Reports
All critical vessel information is synced for local access, including:

  • As-built Report
  • Fluids Schedule
  • Kit Inventory
  • Maintenance History
  • Maintenance Tasks
  • My Manufacturers
  • Spare Parts Inventory
  • Warranty Information
Android V4.0 and later
Microsoft V8.1 and later
 iOS V8 and later

Visit us at the International Workboat Show

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workboatshow Visit us at Workboat December 1st – 3rd in New Orleans and see the first release of WheelHouse Underway, a tablet application for iOS™, Android™, and Windows™ devices. WheelHouse Underway expands the functionality of WheelHouse, which provides: vessel specifications, documentation, maintenance recommendations, and spare parts guidelines in a cloud-based application.

WheelHouse Yacht Solutions – Subscription Renewal Offer

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With the official release of WheelHouse Underway, the Off-line offering from WheelHouse Technologies, WheelHouse Yacht Solutions Customers are able to receive the App at no additional charge, as well as the ability to renew their subscription at the current rate before the 2016 increase.  To receive your free copy of WheelHouse Underway and renew your subscription, click the link below to enter your subscription rate and credit card information.

Fort Lauderdale Intl. Boat Show Nov. 5th -9th

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1280x450_infoJoin us for the 56th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show November 5th-9th.   We will be located at Bahia Mar Yachting Tent 781B and look forward to introducing you to WheelHouse Underway, a new offering in maintenance management.

International Cruising Boat Expo – June 4-7 Essex, CT

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International Cruising Boat Expo – from the Producers of TrawlerFest

Brewer Essex Island Marina – Essex, CT June 4-7

An impressive selection of new and preowned cruising sail and power boats, along with first-class boating education taught by renowned industry professionals, the latest marine products and services, and nightly entertainment!   Visit www.passagemaker.com or www.sailmagazine.com for a detailed list of all seminars and events scheduled. Below are details on seminars that we will be participating in.  Use Promo Code ICBE15 when signing up online for discounted admission.

TOPIC: BALANCING MAINTENANCE COSTS

Saturday, June 6th, 2015, 10:45am-12:45pm

Presented by: Craig Parkhurst

We will analyze typical maintenance tasks and highlight those items that an average boater can handle and what should be left to the professionals. For those DIY tasks, we will review some of the common tools and resources required to complete them safely and correctly. In addition, we will discuss common approaches to maintenance and how to become more predictive in your approaches in an effort to reduce failure rates, increase longevity, and extend maintenance intervals.

TOPIC: UNDER MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT FAILURES

Sunday, June 7th 2015, 10:45am-12:45pm

Presented by: Craig Parkhurst

This seminar will provide details on the failure point of several common overlooked systems and equipment. In addition, we will walk through the maintenance procedures, tools, and techniques required to complete this maintenance and discuss basic troubleshooting techniques associated with these failures. Seminar is reliant on customer participation and maintenance questions and insight are always welcome.

1,000th Parts Outfitting

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Congratulations to Paul & Norma Hawran for placing the 1,000th parts outfitting order with WheelHouse Technologies! The Hawran’s are the proud owners of “Argo”, a new Outer Reef 88′ recently commissioned in Seattle, WA.  SeaKits Brand Parts Outfitting is available to all WheelHouse subscribers and provides a fast, easy, and accurate way to outfit and refit a vessel or fleet.  The entire quote, order, and fulfillment process is managed using a graphical workflow in WheelHouse. Parts are labeled, kitted, and shipped to the vessel anywhere in the world. Parts labels affixed to each part identify the part name, part number, manufacturer and the applicable equipment ID. When the order ships the WheelHouse inventory is updated automatically through the Cloud.

Following the implementation of WheelHouse and delivery of his parts order, Paul said “I can say that WheelHouse Technologies is a phenomenal resource.  In the past I would use spread sheets which more often than not, despite my best efforts, were not kept current due to the many other requirements in running a boat.  Because WheelHouse Technologies implementation service identified both the service parts and common repairs parts unique to my vessel and my type of cruising, I can focus on vessel operations and enjoy my cruising even more.”

Responding to the kitted parts he received for each system, Paul said “Having the spare parts in well-marked boxes by system ensures that I will actually be able to find the parts when needed.” Paul indicated how grateful he is that Outer Reef Yachts includes a WheelHouse subscription and implementation services in the purchase of every yacht.  Outer Reef Yachts has been a consistent and longtime partner with WheelHouse Technologies, and recognizes the value in providing its owners with a solution to manage the maintenance, safety, and reliability of the yachts they sell them.

Paul & Norma have some ambitious cruising plans starting in the Pacific Northwest and the Inside Passage; to Southern California; Costa Rica; Cape Horn and beyond.  We wish them fair skies and following seas!

TrawlerFest Anacortes May 12th – 17th

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Anacortes, WA   May 12th – 17th

TrawlerFest is PassageMaker’s stand-alone series of boat shows, specifically designed for cruising enthusiasts. Strategically located in key cruising regions nationwide, TrawlerFest feature an impressive in-water selection of new and pre-owned cruising powerboats, first-class education and demonstrations, the latest in marine products & services, and opportunities to share cruising adventures with fellow cruisers, industry experts and your favorite PassageMaker writers.

TrawlerFest is more than a boat show; it’s where industry, education, and community come together in a relaxed, rendezvous-type atmosphere. Visit www.trawlerfest.com for a detailed list of all seminars and events scheduled.  Below are details on seminars that we will be participating in.

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12 – 13, 8:30am – 5:30pm (Both Days)
Presented by: Nigel Calder, Steve Zimmerman, Engine Manufacturers and Industry Representatives
Lead presenters are the dream team of Nigel Calder, author of Marine Diesel Engines, and Steve Zimmerman, owner of four boatyards and with four decades of experience in marine engines and systems. The first day begins with basic theory, troubleshooting and maintenance in the morning. In the afternoon the class breaks into groups and rotates between three engine stations for hands-on work. Day two will continue with hands-on training and then focus on common engine problems seen in the boatyard, repowering, powertrain issues (from couplings to propellers), more hands-on with a session on electrical system troubleshooting with multi-meters, and generator installations, including critical safety issues related to AC systems. A factory rep will explain what government emissions regs mean for the consumer. There will be a session on modern software-based maintenance. The class ends with all the presenters on stage for panel discussion and audience Q&A.

TOPIC: UNDER MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT FAILURES

Saturday, May 16, 2015, 10:45am-12:45pm

Presented by: Craig Parkhurst

This seminar will provide details on the failure point of several common overlooked systems and equipment.  In addition, we will walk through the maintenance procedures, tools, and techniques required to complete this maintenance and discuss basic troubleshooting techniques associated with these failures.  Seminar is reliant on customer participation and maintenance questions and insight are always welcome.

TOPIC: BALANCING MAINTENANCE COSTS

Sunday, May 17, 2015, 10:45am-12:45pm

Presented by: Craig Parkhurst

We will analyze typical maintenance tasks and highlight those items that an average boater can handle and what should be left to the professionals.  For those DIY tasks, we will review some of the common tools and resources required to complete them safely and correctly.  In addition, we will discuss common approaches to maintenance and how to become more predictive in your approaches in an effort to reduce failure rates, increase longevity, and extend maintenance intervals.