Tag Archives: Connected Boat

By Adam Quandt Boats are getting smarter. This is a trend that isn’t going away. Over the last five or so years, we’ve heard the term the “connected boat” more and more across the industry. But what is the connected boat and what does it mean for the future of the industry and boating as a whole? As technology and ...

CZone now integrates with Siren Marine to further enhance the on‑ and off‑water experience for today’s boat owners. The newly created program has enabled smooth integration of CZone digital switching systems with Siren Marine’s remote connectivity. Boat owners can remotely power up systems, even before heading to the boat. This eliminates the need to wait for systems to come online, reducing ...

Garmin International Inc. announced its new OnDeck™ System, a remote monitoring and management solution that gives boaters 24/7 access to critical and timely information about their vessel. When paired with the ActiveCaptain® app, OnDeck keeps users connected to their vessel by monitoring the boat’s battery status, bilge activity, door/hatch sensors, GPS location and more. For extra peace of mind, configurable ...

Siren Marine was recognized recently with a 2020 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award, earning a spot among a select group of global companies honored for creating and applying advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technology in ways that positively impact businesses and enhance the lives of everyday people. This prestigious award is presented annually by TMC, a global integrated ...

Siren Marine unveiled the Siren 3 Pro, their next generation Connected Boat® product, designed to enhance the boat ownership experience while providing the boating industry with critical data. The Siren 3 Pro connects with the free Siren Marine App for extensive vessel monitoring and control using iOS or Android based phones, tablets and computers. The main device features built-in GPS ...

Newport, Rhode Island-based Siren Marine has announced the hiring of Kate MacKay to serve as the company’s new chief marketing officer (CMO).  In her new post, MacKay will direct and oversee all marketing activities for Siren Marine, bringing to bear her strategic planning experience and track record of success across a diverse business landscape, including financial services and the toy/entertainment ...

Dometic Marine, formerly known as SeaStar Solutions, has announced that its advanced Digital Switching technology is now offered as standard equipment on all Sportsman Boat models 25 feet in length and up. Sportsman Boats, based in Summerville, S.C., prides itself on offering a full line of family-friendly center console boats manufactured with the latest designs, procedures and materials in its ...

By Adam Quandt Industry leaders across the recreation marine sector regularly preach the importance of selling the experience of boating, rather than just simply selling the product. With generous room aboard and the ever-increasing versatility of both pontoons and deck boats, manufacturers within these segments of the industry are consistently striving to provide the experience of boating to the many ...

Brunswick Corporation will showcase its recreational boating technology with its debut exhibition during the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) beginning today in Las Vegas. “We are very excited to be presenting and exhibiting at CES in 2020 as a marine- focused enterprise,” said Dave Foulkes, Brunswick Corporation chief executive officer. “Consumer expectations of boating are driven by other mobility experiences ...

LOUISVILLE – One of the highlights of this year’s IBEX show was The Connected Boat in the Electronics Pavilion. The interactive display features a demonstration of how various systems connect using existing network technologies. It is sponsored by Simrad and built in partnership with Chetco Digital. The display includes technology from a number of other companies including Cummins, Dometic, Faria Beede, ...