MasterCraft Boat Holdings says it is adding Apple CarPlay to upcoming Crest and Balise pontoons, in collaboration with Savvy Navvy. The feature is planned for select 2027 model-year Crest or Balise pontoons, with the company offering CarPlay access to buyers of those boats. The integration uses the Savvy Navvy mobile app to display nautical charts, GPS tracking, smart routing, and live weather forecasts within CarPlay alongside other CarPlay apps. Savvy Navvy also provides on-water navigation, which the report notes is not available through Apple Maps’ CarPlay integration. The CarPlay and Savvy Navvy combination is described as working on iOS and Android with compatible displays, including aftermarket marine head units. Apple CarPlay with Savvy Navvy is also described as coming standard on all new Balise and Crest Conquest and Caribbean models starting with the 2027 model year, and a limited Savvy Navvy Premium subscription is included. Savvy Navvy for CarPlay is available worldwide starting immediately, according to the outlet.
CarPlay expands to select Crest and Balise pontoon boats in 2027
MasterCraft Boat Holdings says it is adding Apple CarPlay to upcoming Crest and Balise pontoons, in collaboration with Savvy Navvy. The feature is planned for select 2027 model-year Crest or Balise po...
- MasterCraft Boat Holdings plans to bring Apple CarPlay to select Crest and Balise pontoon boats.
- The company is partnering with Savvy Navvy to integrate the app with CarPlay for navigation features.
- Planned functions shown in CarPlay include nautical charts, GPS tracking, smart routing, and live weather forecasts.
- Savvy Navvy also offers on-water navigation, which is described as not being available via Apple Maps on CarPlay.
- From the 2027 model year, Apple CarPlay with Savvy Navvy is described as standard on new Balise and Crest Conquest and Caribbean models, with a limited Premium subscription included.
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.
4 hours agoMasterCraft 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. "Boaters have been asking for a modern infotainment system for years," says Jelte Liebrand, Founder and CEO of Savvy Navvy. "Plan your trip on the couch, step aboard, and it is already at the helm. No complicated ways to synchronise things; it just works. Savvy Navvy for CarPlay works on iOS and Android with any compatible display. I'm thrilled to see Crest and Balise put CarPlay in front of their boaters." Starting with the 2027 model year, Apple CarPlay with Savvy Navvy will come standard on all new Balise and Crest Conquest and Caribbean models. A limited Savvy Navvy Premium subscription is included. The Savvy Navvy app is available for CarPlay worldwide starting today, and it works with any compatible CarPlay display, including aftermarket marine head units.Related Roundup: CarPlayRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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