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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Coming to MasterCraft Pontoon Boats
Key points
- CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard on new Balise, Crest Conquest, and Caribbean models.
- First compatible models launch next month.
- Integration includes Savvy Navvy app for marine navigation.
- Features include charts, smart routing, and boat traffic information.
- Allows access to smartphone features directly from the helm display.
CarPlay and Android Auto Expand to Marine Vessels
MasterCraft Boat Holdings has announced that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be integrated into select pontoon boat models. This marks an expansion of these smartphone interfaces beyond automotive applications to marine environments.
The integration will be standard on all new Balise models, as well as Crest Conquest and Caribbean models, beginning with the 2027 model year. The first compatible models are scheduled to launch next month.
Savvy Navvy App for Marine Navigation
To support marine pilotage, the CarPlay and Android Auto systems will include the Savvy Navvy app. This application offers features tailored for boating directly from the helm display.
Savvy Navvy provides Savvy Charts in day, night, or satellite view, with both 2D and 3D chart options. It also includes smart routing capabilities, allowing users to plot routes at the helm or plan them remotely.
Key Navigation Features
Boaters will be able to search for marinas, harbors, and anchorages, and access saved markers. The navigation mode will display live ETA, speed, remaining time and distance, next maneuver, and current position.
Additional features include the ability to toggle nearby boat traffic on and off, live location sharing to see friends on the chart, and bathymetry data.
Modern Infotainment for Boaters
Jelte Liebrand, CEO of Savvy Navvy, stated that boaters have sought a modern infotainment system for years. The integration allows for trip planning at home, with the information appearing on the helm display upon boarding.
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How outlets covered it
MasterCraft Boat Holdings announced that select new pontoon models from its Crest and Balise sub-brands will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, starting next month. This integration includes the Savvy Navvy app for marine navigation, offering charts, smart routing, and boat traffic information.
Crest and Balise, pontoon boat brands, will include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard features on new models starting with the 2027 model year. This integration allows boaters to access navigation and other features directly from the helm display, extending smartphone connectivity to marine environments.