GoKawiilCarPlay will soon move beyond the road, with Crest and Balise set to bring Apple’s in-car interface to the helm of select pontoon boats. Here are the details.
CarPlay takes to the water
As spotted by MacRumors, Crest and Balise, two pontoon brands owned by MasterCraft Boat Holdings, announced today that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will come standard on all new Balise models, as well as Crest Conquest and Caribbean models, beginning with the 2027 model year.
The company says the first compatible models will launch next month, with Savvy Navvy offering access to the following features through CarPlay directly from the helm display:
Savvy Charts™ in day, night or satellite view
in day, night or satellite view 2D and 3D chart views
Smart routing : plot a route at the helm, or plan it at home and watch it appear on the display when you step aboard
: plot a route at the helm, or plan it at home and watch it appear on the display when you step aboard Search for places : marinas, harbours, anchorages
: marinas, harbours, anchorages Your saved markers , ready to select
, ready to select Nav mode showing live ETA, speed, remaining time and distance, next manoeuvre and current position
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