Is it really free for one boat?
Yes. An owner with one boat gets every owner feature: the boat's record, equipment, maintenance, departure and arrival checklists, trips and fuel, float plans, finding pros and requesting quotes, on the web and the mobile app, with a video storage allowance included. No card needed. More boats are a per-boat add-on; your first boat stays free.
Does it work without a signal at the dock?
The mobile app is built for the dock: checklists, work orders, equipment and trip logging keep working offline and sync when you're back in range. A few things need a connection, such as payments, quotes and accepting a job.
Who owns the boat's records?
The boat does. OUTSEA treats the vessel as the root record: its equipment, maintenance, checklists and trips belong to the boat, and owners keep access to their boat's history whether they run it themselves or with a management company.
Are captains, crew and service pros employees of OUTSEA?
No. Providers are independent. They set their own rates, choose which work to take, bring their own licenses and insurance, and get paid to their own account. Declining work is never held against anyone, and any owner or company can hire any provider.
How does hiring a captain or crew work?
Post a trip with the positions you need, such as a captain, a mate and a stew. You can name people you want first; then the offer goes to your in-house people, your favorites or preferred list, and finally to qualified pros whose work radius covers the departure marina. Each position fills independently.
Is OUTSEA a navigation app?
No. OUTSEA logs trips, engine hours and fuel, and helps you prepare with checklists and float plans. It is not a navigation aid; always navigate with proper charts and equipment.
Where do maintenance intervals come from?
OUTSEA starts from a library of common schedules by engine and system type. Treat them as a starting point and verify against your manufacturer's manual; you can edit every interval for your boat.
Is there an app for iPhone and Android?
Yes, the mobile app is coming to the App Store and Google Play. In the meantime everything works in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer.
What does it cost to hire through OUTSEA?
Providers keep their full rate. Captain and crew bookings paid through OUTSEA carry a small booking fee for the person booking, shown before you confirm. Service work and yard invoices can also be recorded without paying through OUTSEA.
My boat is managed by a company. Do I pay?
No. Owners of boats managed by a company on OUTSEA use it free: you see your boat, approve work and request service, and the company's plan covers the boat.
Is there a free trial for management companies?
Yes: 30 days, no card required. Company plans are priced per active boat per month with a monthly minimum, in Starter and Pro tiers, billed monthly or annually. Early customers can ask about founding-customer pricing.
Your boat deserves a better logbook.
Free for owners with one boat. Set up in minutes on the web, then take it to the dock on your phone.
No credit card needed for one boat.