Narrowboat Hire Software, On Course
Managing a canal boat fleet shouldn't feel like steering through fog. HireHelm handles weekly bookings, changeover schedules, and customer communications so you can keep your fleet moving.
Without HireHelm
Your booking calendar is a spreadsheet that only one person understands
Changeover days are chaos because you're not sure which boats are coming back when
Customers phone to check availability and you have to ring them back after checking the diary
You've lost track of which boats need their next service or gas safety check
Security bond returns take days because you're doing them manually via bank transfer
With HireHelm
Weekly & Short-Break Bookings
Handle Saturday-to-Saturday lets, short breaks, and midweek slots with flexible availability rules.
Handover Checklists
Digital pre-departure checklists ensure every customer leaves with a safe, well-prepared boat.
Fleet Maintenance Tracking
Schedule services, track engine hours, and flag boats that need attention before the next booking.
Deposits & Balance Payments
Take deposits at booking and automatically collect balances before arrival. Security bonds handled too.
Everything included
Everything You Need to Run Your Narrowboat Fleet
Every feature is included with your HireHelm plan. No add-ons, no hidden costs.
Flexible Duration Booking
Set up weekly, short-break, or custom duration hire periods. Manage turnaround days and seasonal pricing with ease.
Automated Customer Comms
Send booking confirmations, pre-arrival information packs, directions to the marina, and post-trip follow-ups automatically.
Digital Handover Process
Walk customers through a digital checklist at collection. Record the boat's condition with photos and notes.
Maintenance Scheduling
Track engine hours, schedule BSS checks, and log maintenance history per boat. Get alerts when services are due.
Damage & Bond Management
Record any damage at return, deduct from the security bond, and process refunds — all from the dashboard.
Seasonal Pricing Rules
Set peak, shoulder, and off-peak rates. Apply early-bird discounts or last-minute offers to fill gaps in your calendar.
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