Data Fortress Collection
Liveaboard Cruising & Sailing Collection
Complete information management for full-time liveaboard sailors and yacht cruisers traveling internationally.
Complete information management for full-time liveaboard sailors and yacht cruisers traveling internationally.
| Template | Purpose | Features |
|---|---|---|
| My Vessel Active | Core vessel profile with specifications, registration, and identification numbers. | Contact Tab Image Attachments 1 File Attachment Calendar |
| Vessel Systems Active | Catalog onboard systems with model numbers, service intervals, and warranty tracking. | Contact Tab Action Log Attachments Image Calendar |
| Vessel Documents Active | Track official vessel documentation with expiration date alerts. | Contact Tab Attachments 1 File Attachment Calendar |
| Dinghy and Tender Advanced | Manage dinghy or tender including registration and outboard maintenance. | Action Log Image 1 File Attachment Calendar |
| Boat Projects Active | Plan and budget major vessel upgrades, refits, and improvements. | Contact Tab Action Log Transactions Attachments Calendar |
| Crew Directory Active | Master directory of all crew members with passport and medical information. | Contacts Directory Image |
| Crew Credentials Advanced | Track sailing certifications and licenses per crew member. | Crew Member Lookup Attachments 1 File Attachment Calendar |
| Passage Planner Active | Plan upcoming passages with waypoints, distance, and weather assessment. | Action Log List Tab Calendar |
| Passage Log Active | Record completed passages with conditions, performance, and fuel data. | Action Log |
| Anchorage Log Active | Document anchorage locations with GPS, holding quality, and personal ratings. | Image URLs |
| Marina Log Active | Record marina visits with amenities, rates, and dockage expense tracking. | Contact Tab Transactions Image |
| Countries Visited Active | Record each country with check-in procedures, fees, and regulations. | Contact Tab Action Log Attachments Calendar |
| Cruising Permits Active | Track cruising permits with validity dates, areas covered, and restrictions. | Attachments 1 File Attachment Calendar |
| Visa Records Active | Track visa applications and expirations per crew member per country. | Crew Member Lookup 1 File Attachment Calendar |
| Currency Exchange Active | Track foreign currencies with exchange rates, cash on hand, and tips. | Transactions |
| Port Authorities Advanced | Directory of customs officials, immigration officers, and clearance agents. | Contacts Directory |
| Budget Tracker Active | Manage cruising budget with income, expenses, and burn rate tracking. | Transactions |
| Insurance Policies Active | Track vessel and health insurance with coverage areas and renewal dates. | Contact Tab Transactions Attachments 2 File Attachments Calendar |
| Fuel and Water Log Active | Track fuel and water fill-ups with quantities, costs, and consumption rates. | Transactions |
| Maintenance Log Active | Record all vessel maintenance with costs, parts, and service schedules. | Contact Tab Action Log Transactions Attachments Calendar |
| Service Providers Active | Directory of marine mechanics, riggers, electricians, and specialists worldwide. | Contact Tab URLs Image |
| Spare Parts Active | Inventory spare parts aboard with part numbers, quantities, and sources. | List Tab |
| Safety Equipment Active | Track safety gear with serial numbers, expiry dates, and inspection schedules. | Action Log Image 1 File Attachment Calendar |
| Communications Gear Advanced | Catalog VHF, SSB, satellite, and internet systems with license tracking. | Contact Tab Calendar |
| Provisioning Log Active | Plan provisioning runs with shopping lists and expense tracking. | Transactions List Tab |
| Galley Recipes Advanced | Store recipes adapted for galley cooking with ingredient lists. | List Tab Image |
| Medical Kit Active | Manage onboard medical supplies, prescriptions, and health references. | Action Log List Tab Calendar |
| Emergency Contacts Active | Directory of coast guard, rescue services, embassies, and shore contacts. | Contacts Directory |
| Weather Resources Advanced | Catalog weather sources including GRIB services and broadcast schedules. | URLs |
| Cruising Guides Advanced | Reference library of cruising guides, charts, and navigation apps by region. | URLs |
Standalone contacts directory of customs and immigration officials by port.
Standalone contacts directory of coast guard, rescue, embassies, and family ashore.
All templates also support ad-hoc linking via Data Fortress Related Information. Users can connect any record to any other record across the entire database — for example, linking a Maintenance Log entry to the Service Provider who did the work, or connecting a Passage Log to the Anchorage Log where you arrived.
To activate: Open the template browse, find the template, and toggle the Inactive checkbox off. It will appear on its pre-assigned menu immediately.
Start with My Vessel. Enter your boat's specifications, registration details, MMSI, and attach a vessel photo. This is the record you will reference at every port of entry.
Add every person who sails with you. Include passport numbers, medical information, and emergency contacts. Other templates reference this list for visa and credential tracking.
Create your first budget record and start logging income and expenses. Knowing your monthly burn rate is the key to sustainable long-term cruising.
When you clear into your first international port, document the check-in process step by step. Your future self will thank you for the detailed notes.
Begin recording anchorages and marinas from day one. Over time, your Anchorage Log becomes more valuable than any published cruising guide.
Browse the advanced templates and activate any that fit your cruising style. Customize labels, use hashtags for cross-template organization, and link related records together.
This collection is a professionally designed starting point, not a locked system. Every template, field, and menu assignment is yours to customize to match how your life aboard actually operates.
Build your own templates from scratch for anything not covered — weather routing journals, provisioning checklists, marina amenity reviews, dinghy maintenance logs, or cruising rally planners.
Fine-tune any template: change field labels, enable or disable features, update purpose text, or reassign menus. Make each template fit your specific workflow.
Delete templates you don't need, or simply toggle them to Inactive to hide them from menus and browse views without losing the design for later use.
Combine templates from multiple collections or mix collection templates with your own custom creations for a system that's uniquely yours.
This collection grows with you, whether you're outfitting your first liveaboard vessel or are years into coastal or offshore cruising.
You're transitioning to liveaboard life and need to organize everything from vessel documentation to passage planning. These templates show you what experienced cruisers track. Get productive immediately at minimal cost with no subscription fees.
As you log more nautical miles and your cruising life deepens, customize templates to match your evolving lifestyle. Activate advanced templates when ready. Data Fortress scales with you without pressure to upgrade or migrate.
When you use tools like Navionics, PredictWind, or ActiveCaptain, Data Fortress fills the gaps. Keep using templates for maintenance records, passage logs, expense tracking, and more. Create new templates to bridge your tools.
No vendor lock-in. No subscription fees. No per-vessel pricing. Your data, your way, at every stage.