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CarPlay and Android Auto now available on MasterCraft pontoon boats

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MasterCraft is integrating Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto into its pontoon boats, offering drivers enhanced navigation and entertainment features. The new system, available on Crest and Balise models starting next month, will feature the Savvy Navvy app for marine-specific navigation, including charts, smart routing, and traffic information. This move marks a significant expansion of automotive infotainment systems into the marine sector, allowing boaters to seamlessly use familiar phone apps on their vessel's helm display. AI

IMPACT Expands the reach of mobile OS features into marine environments, potentially improving user experience for boaters.

RANK_REASON Product integration of existing consumer tech into a new market segment.

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CarPlay and Android Auto now available on MasterCraft pontoon boats

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats

    If you're searching for an on-water nav app that also includes tunes, WhatsApp and other apps, there's finally a solution.

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