Why summer theft spikes in New Zealand
Summer means long days on the water—and more unattended gear. Theft of boats, jet skis, trailers and outboards increases at:
- Boat ramps & marinas
- Holiday home driveways
- Motels, campsites & public beach carparks
- Rural properties visited only seasonally
A boat or jet ski can be hooked up and gone in minutes, especially at night. A GPS tracker is the fastest, most reliable way to recover it.
How RealGPS protects your boat, jet ski & trailer
RealGPS battery-powered trackers are ideal for marine use because they’re:
Waterproof & rugged
Devices like Oyster3 (long-life asset tracker) and Yabby3 (configurable long-life) handle NZ conditions year-round.
Long battery life (set & forget)
Depending on update settings, you can get months to years of tracking from a single device.
Stealthy & compact
Hide trackers inside hull cavities, battery compartments, under seats, or within the trailer frame—out of sight and harder to find.
Live locations & movement alerts
If your boat/jet ski moves when it shouldn’t, you get an instant notification and a live map to share with police.
Built for NZ networks
Uses LTE-M / NB-IoT for reliable coverage from Northland to Fiordland.
Best places to install a tracker (Boats & Jet skis)
Boats
- Inside the console
- Under seats or in side lockers
- Hull cavity / inner liner spaces
- Wiring/electrical compartment
- Trailer frame (as a secondary tracker)
Jet skis
- Under the front storage bin
- Inside the battery compartment
- Beneath the seat
- Side panel cavities
You only need a small space; RealGPS units are compact and easy to mount.
Don’t forget the trailer: Your extra layer of security
Many thefts start by taking the trailer first. Add a tracker to the trailer for:
- Towing/movement alerts the moment it’s moved
- Tracking even if the boat/jet ski is removed
- Faster recovery during theft
Best combo: one tracker on the boat/jet ski, one on the trailer.
Good to know: Prefer a rechargeable, magnetic option for trailers/containers? Consider B-9 (snap-on, waterproof, rechargeable).
Summer security tips (simple + effective)
Alongside GPS tracking:
- Lock the tow hitch and use wheel clamps
- Park with the trailer backed against a wall
- Remove valuables from the boat
- Store at trusted friends/family when travelling
- Set geofences around your holiday address in the RealGPS platform
Small habits + GPS tracking = maximum security.
Enjoy summer with peace of mind
You’ve invested in your boat or jet ski—summer is for fun, not stress. A RealGPS tracker gives you:
✔ Real-time tracking & history
✔ Instant movement/geofence alerts
✔ NZ-wide 4G (LTE-M/NB-IoT) coverage
✔ Local Kiwi support
✔ Long battery life
✔ Rugged, waterproof hardware
Relax and hit the water—your gear stays protected.
For more information about the product (Oyster3 and Yabby3), please contact us.