New App Takes The Task Out Of Boat Maintaince

Looking to spend more time out on your boat than stuck at the dock? Well, a new web app, which you can access from any mobile device and makes maintaining your boat a (summer’s) breeze, may help you do just that.
The app, called MyTaskit, connects boat owners with service techs, offering a convenient way to communicate directly with boat yards about service appointments, repair jobs or routine maintenance — all of which means more time on the water and less on dry land.
“There’s transparency around which tasks have been assigned to which people,” says Kevin Hutchinson, founder and CEO of MyTaskit. Whether the MyTaskit app is used on a mobile device or accessed via a desktop computer, “boaters can see the status of projects that are open, in progress, waiting authorization or estimate approval, or completed. The last thing you want to realize is that something needs fixing and you’re five miles off shore.”
When users post an online task on MyTaskit, they can explain any issue to a service pro; they can attach photos or videos to describe the problem, too.
“Boats are complex possessions, with multiple moving parts that need frequent service and attention,” Hutchinson says.
And even if your boat just needs a little TLC or maintenance, the app can come to the rescue. It conveniently stores manuals for everything on a boat, from its icemakers to its engines. Once you enter the specific type of engine your boat has, for instance, MyTaskit will automatically send a service reminder at manufacturer-recommended intervals.
The app is free of charge to boat owners, captains and their crews, and includes up to 1GB of storage (owners can purchase more storage as needed).
What’s more, the app is making waves in other ways. Got a problem with your plumbing or electricity at home? MyTaskit will soon be able to connect with those service providers for your home or even RV.
“Because it’s highly task-oriented, MyTaskit can help people stay coordinated with all their service providers,” Hutchinson says.
The ease-of-use extends beyond consumers to service professionals, who say the MyTaskit “Pro” side of the app helps them to coordinate business with their existing customers online in a manner that strengthens the bond and fosters greater customer loyalty.
For more information, visit www.mytaskit.com.