CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats - MacRumors
MasterCraft Boat Holdings is integrating Apple CarPlay into its 2027 Crest and Balise pontoon boat models. The system will feature Savvy Navvy software to provide nautical navigation, weather forecasts, and GPS tracking.
Why it matters
This marks a significant expansion of automotive-style infotainment systems into the recreational marine industry, enhancing safety and convenience for boaters.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings today said it is adding CarPlay to its upcoming Crest and Balise Pontoons. The company is working with Savvy Navvy to bring CarPlay and on-water navigation to boaters.
Boaters who purchase select 2027 Crest or Balise pontoons will have access to CarPlay , with many of the same features that are available in a car. The Savvy Navvy mobile app will integrate with CarPlay to show nautical charts, GPS tracking, smart routing, and live weather forecasts right alongside other CarPlay apps.
Savvy Navvy will provide water navigation, a feature that is not available through the Apple Maps CarPlay integration.
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