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How boats are managed today

Short research survey (3-5 minutes)

We're researching how boats are managed in the real world - maintenance, coordination and safety.

This is not a sales survey. Your input will shape future tools for owners and operators

Which best describes your role?

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(Select all that apply)

A

Private boat owner (sole owner)

B

Co-owner / syndicate member

C

Co-ownership / syndicate administrator

D

Charter operator / fleet manager

E

Marina or boat service provider

F

Sailing school / training organisation

G

Other

What type of boats are you involved with?

(Select all that apply)

A

Sailing yacht(s)

B

Motor yacht(s)

C

Mixed fleet

D

Training vessels

E

Service / work boats

Typical boat size?

A

Under 30 ft

B

30–40 ft

C

40–55 ft

D

55 ft+

E

Varies

How many boats do you actively manage or share responsibility for?

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A

1

B

2–3

C

4–10

D

11–30

E

30+

In the last 12 months, which of the following have you experienced?

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(Select all that apply)

A

Unexpected mechanical or system failure

B

Missed or delayed maintenance

C

Confusion over who last used or checked something

D

Downtime that lost money or cancelled a trip

E

Disagreement between owners or crew

F

Safety concern discovered “too late”

G

None of the above

How do you currently track maintenance, usage, or checks?

(Select all that apply)

A

Paper logbooks

B

Spreadsheets

C

WhatsApp / email / notes

D

Dedicated marine software

E

Other software

F

Memory / informal handover

G

It is not tracked consistently

How often do things slip through the cracks?

A

Rarely

B

A few times a year

C

Every few months

D

Monthly or more

E

Constantly

When something goes wrong, the typical impact is closest to:

A

Minor inconvenience

B

A few hours of extra work

C

£100s in costs

D

£1,000s in costs or lost revenue

E

Safety or reputational risk

If you could only fix ONE of these areas, which would matter most?

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A

Keeping maintenance and checks consistent

B

Knowing the boat’s real condition remotely

C

Coordinating usage between multiple people

D

Planning safer, smarter passages

E

None of these are a major issue

Do you currently pay for any tools related to this?

Total cost £

A

No

B

Yes — under £20/month

C

Yes — £20–£50/month

D

Yes — £50+/month

E

Enterprise / fleet pricing

What usually stops you adopting new tools?

A

Setup effort

B

Crew / owner buy-in

C

Trust or reliability concerns

D

Cost

E

Poor marine UX

F

Nothing — I try new tools easily

Would you be open to a 20–30 minute research call to discuss this further?

*

A

Yes

B

Maybe

C

No

Anything else you think is important about managing boats today?

Thank you — your input is genuinely appreciated.
If selected for a follow-up, we’ll be in touch personally.