MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats
MasterCraft announced that its upcoming pontoon boat models will support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through the Savvy Navvy navigation app. The integration, slated for launch next month on Crest and Balise models, will provide 2D and 3D charts, smart routing, marina searches, and live boat traffic information. Customers will receive access to Savvy Navvy Premium features, and the app is also compatible with other marine head units.
- ▪MasterCraft will equip new Crest and Balise pontoon boats with CarPlay and Android Auto starting next month.
- ▪The Savvy Navvy app will serve as the default navigation system, offering charts, routing, and live traffic data.
- ▪Boaters can link their phones via wired or Bluetooth connections to use the infotainment features.
- ▪Purchasers receive a subscription to Savvy Navvy Premium, and the app works on compatible aftermarket marine displays.
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- ▪ CarPlay and Android Auto just found a new market – boats — TechSpot
- ▪ Android Auto is coming to boats, because why not — Android Authority
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News MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats The included Savvy Navvy app will offer charts, smart routing, marina locations and boat traffic. By Steve Dent Aug. 5, 2026 4:21 am EST MasterCraft If you're searching for a waterway navigation device that also includes tunes, WhatsApp and other apps, there's finally a solution. Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto are diversifying from road-only sat-nav and coming to select MasterCraft pontoon boats with built-in on-water navigation, MasterCraft Boat Holdings announced. New pontoon models from MasterCraft's sub-brands Crest and Balise will launch with the feature starting next month. Marine pilotage is a whole different animal from highway travel, of course.
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