Apple CarPlay expands to select pontoon boats with on-water navigation
CarPlay 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.
Apple CarPlay, the in-car interface, is set to expand beyond the realm of road vehicles, making its debut on select pontoon boats. Two brands within MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Crest and Balise, have announced this exciting development. According to reports, CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard features on all new Balise models and Crest Conquest and Caribbean models from the 2027 model year onwards.
The first compatible boats are expected to launch next month. Savvy Navvy, a company specializing in infotainment systems, will be providing access to a range of features through CarPlay directly from the boat's helm display. Jelte Liebrand, Savvy Navvy's founder and CEO, expressed excitement about this collaboration, stating that boaters have been patiently waiting for a modern infotainment system.
The announcement was made during Crest Marine’s annual dealer meeting, where interested parties had the chance to see the new integration in action through on-water demonstrations.
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