EXHIBIT 23.1
               DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP LETTERHEAD




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this
Registration Statement of Boatracs, Inc. on Form S-8 of our
report dated February 7, 1997, appearing in the Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB of Boatracs, Inc. for the year ending
December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and to the reference
to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which
is part of this Registration Statement.


Deloitte & Touche LLP


San Diego, California
June 19, 1997