Boat · Crew · Maintenance Ops

Maintenance clarity for every boat in your fleet.

KeelBase brings visual boat maps, crew tasks, component records, service history, shopping approvals and sail inventory into one calm workspace.

Workspace previewA guided look through the live KeelBase workspace.
KeelBaseOperations workspaceHolland Ocean Racing / BOUdragon
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Holland Ocean Racing / BOUdragonAction required · 3 tasks overdue

BOUdragon command center

3 tasks overdue · 8 open work orders · 2 completed this week

8

Open work orders

2 in progress

3

Overdue tasks

Past due date

4

Due this week

Next 7 days

4

Service overdue

6 due within 30 days

6

Needs attention

of 20 components

3

Open requests

Awaiting approval

Fleet health

Component status

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Operational8Due soon6Attention6

Fleet-ready

Multiple boats, one referral flow

Map-based

Deck, interior and side view

Crew-focused

My Work, notifications and approvals

What it can do

Built around the real maintenance workflow.

Inspect the boat, assign the work, track service, control purchases and keep the crew aligned without losing context.

Daily work

Crew know exactly what needs doing.

  • Assigned My Work dashboard
  • Task start, edit and completion flow
  • Notifications for new assignments and approvals
  • Open and completed work separated clearly

Boat record

Every component keeps its context.

  • Deck, interior and side-view maps
  • Component status, priority and location
  • Service history and next service dates
  • Map highlighting from component pages

Operations

Useful for one boat or a small fleet.

  • Fleet-level referral code
  • Boat-specific access control
  • Shopping requests and approval roles
  • Sail inventory by boat and bag

Features

The whole maintenance loop in one product.

KeelBase is not just a task list. It joins maps, components, people, purchases and sails so work stays tied to the real boat.

01

Fleet and boat workspaces

Give every crew member the right boat context, from one vessel to a wider fleet.

02

Visual boat maps

Connect deck, interior and side-view markers to components, tasks and service history.

03

Component maintenance

Track status, priority, manuals, notes, last service and next service dates.

04

Assigned crew work

Create jobs, assign them, start work, edit details and complete tasks from one place.

05

Shopping approvals

Request parts per boat and keep buying decisions visible for approvers.

06

Sail management

Log sails by bag, maker, sqm, condition and notes whenever details are known.

How it works

Set the boat up fast, then keep it pin-point accurate.

Two features do the heavy lifting: an AI wizard that builds your component list straight from the boat's own diagrams, and maps you arrange by hand.

AI Setup Wizard

Components, created and placed for you.

New boat? Open the Components tab and run the AI Setup Wizard. KeelBase reads your deck, interior and side-view drawings and proposes every system — winches, rigging, engine, seacocks and more — already positioned on the right map. Prefer to do it by hand? Use “+ Add Component” to add systems one at a time.

  1. 1Run the wizard from the Components tab.
  2. 2Review the proposed components and their map positions.
  3. 3Accept — every system lands on the maps with status and service fields ready.

Interactive boat maps

Drag every marker exactly where it lives.

Switch between deck, interior and side views. Tap any marker to open its details, status and service history. With edit access you can drag-and-drop markers so each one sits precisely where the component is on the boat — the new position saves automatically, so the map mirrors the real vessel.

  1. 1Pick a view — deck, interior or side.
  2. 2Tap a marker to inspect it, or drag it to reposition.
  3. 3Changes save instantly and stay tied to the component.

Use cases

One platform, whether you sail one boat or run a fleet.

KeelBase adapts to how you sail — from a single owner keeping a clean record to a charter operator standardising maintenance across the dock.

Private owners

One clear record for your own boat.

Keep manuals, service dates and jobs in one place and know exactly what is due before the next sail — instead of digging through receipts and memory.

Racing crews & syndicates

Everyone prepped for race day.

Assign jobs across the crew, track race prep, manage the sail wardrobe and approve purchases so the boat is ready when the gun goes.

Sailing schools & clubs

Fleet-wide upkeep without the chaos.

Track every training boat from one overview, give instructors boat-specific access and keep safety-critical gear serviced and logged.

Charter & commercial fleets

Operational control across the dock.

Standardise maintenance across the fleet, control who touches each vessel and keep an auditable service history for every boat you operate.

Why KeelBase

Designed for repeated boat work, not generic office tasks.

Boat-first

Everything belongs to a boat, map or component.

Crew-aware

People see the jobs and approvals that matter to them.

Commercial-ready

Fleet, admin and access logic are already built in.

Account setup

From sign-up to a fully mapped boat in five steps.

Setting up is quick. Create your account, add your boat, let the AI wizard map it, bring the crew on board and start operating — usually in an afternoon.

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Sign up in a couple of minutes and pick the plan that fits — private owner, race crew or fleet. It's free while we're in beta, so you can explore everything with no card required.

  2. 2

    Add your boat

    Create your boat workspace with its name and class. This becomes home base for every map, component, task, service record and sail.

  3. 3

    Run the AI Setup Wizard

    Let KeelBase read your boat's deck, interior and side-view drawings and build your component list — already positioned on the right map. Prefer to do it yourself? Add systems by hand.

  4. 4

    Invite your crew

    Bring crew on board with role-based access. Admins decide who can view and edit each boat, and everyone gets a personal My Work view of their jobs and approvals.

  5. 5

    Start operating

    Assign jobs, log service, request parts and track your sail inventory. The boat map mirrors the real vessel and stays accurate as you work.

Create your account

Free while in beta · no card required

Pricing

Free while we're in beta.

Every feature is unlocked for everyone during the beta — no card required. The plans below are a preview of how KeelBase will be priced later.

Free beta

KeelBase is free while in beta — every feature unlocked, no payment needed. Pricing kicks in later; the tiers below are a preview.

Private Owner

Starter

Free during beta

For owners who want one clear maintenance record for their own boat.

  • Single boat workspace
  • Components, tasks and service history
  • Deck/interior/side-view maps
  • Sail and shopping lists
  • Pricing can scale by boat length later
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Race Crew

Team

Free during beta

For race boats with multiple crew members sharing jobs and prep work.

  • Crew accounts and My Work
  • Task assignment and notifications
  • Shopping approval workflow
  • Admin controls and permissions
  • Optional pricing by boat length or crew size
Sign up

Fleet / Company

Fleet

Free during beta

For teams, schools, charter operators or companies managing multiple boats.

  • Multiple boat workspaces
  • Fleet referral code
  • Boat-specific crew access
  • Shared operational overview
  • Pricing can scale per boat or fleet size
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FAQ

Answers to the questions we hear most.

Still unsure whether KeelBase fits your boat or fleet? These cover the essentials — and the contact page is one click away.

What is KeelBase?

KeelBase is a maintenance and crew-operations platform for boats. It brings visual deck, interior and side-view boat maps, component records, crew tasks, service history, shopping approvals and sail inventory into one workspace — so a boat's whole operation lives in one place instead of scattered spreadsheets and group chats.

Who is KeelBase for?

Private boat owners, racing crews and syndicates, sailing schools and clubs, and charter or commercial fleet operators. It works for a single boat and scales to a fleet, with boat-specific crew access throughout.

Do I need to be technical to set up my boat?

No. Open the Components tab and run the AI Setup Wizard: KeelBase reads your boat's diagrams and proposes every system — winches, rigging, engine, seacocks and more — already placed on the right map. You review and accept, or add components by hand if you prefer.

Can I manage more than one boat or a whole fleet?

Yes. KeelBase is built for fleets as well as single boats. Each boat is its own workspace, crew get boat-specific access, and a fleet referral code ties everything together under a shared overview.

How does crew access and permissions work?

Access is role-based and controlled by admins. Each crew member sees the boats, tasks and approvals that apply to them through the My Work dashboard, while admins decide who can view or edit each boat.

How much does it cost?

KeelBase is free while it's in beta — every feature is unlocked and no card is required. The plans (private owner, race crew, fleet) are a preview of how it will be priced later, scaling by boat length, crew size or fleet size; we'll give plenty of notice before any charges begin.

Can I use KeelBase on my phone?

Yes. KeelBase runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet and desktop, and can be installed to your home screen as an app for quick access on the dock.

How is my data handled?

KeelBase uses role-based access so only the right people see each boat, keeps cookies to the essentials needed for sign-in (no built-in marketing tracking), and runs regular automated backups. Your boat, crew, task and service data stays structured and owned by your team.

How do I get support?

Crew should contact their boat administrator first for access and data questions. For sales, onboarding or technical help, reach out through the contact page.

Trust

Clear access, essential data and no unnecessary tracking.

Role-based access

Admins control who can see and edit each boat.

Essential cookies only

Authentication is required, marketing tracking is not built in.

Operational ownership

Boat owners and teams remain responsible for maintenance decisions.

Exportable foundation

The schema keeps boat, crew, task and service data structured.

Get your boat dialled in.

Set up your vessel, bring the crew on board and keep every job, component and sail in one place.

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