Simrad BoatConnect™

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Simrad has released their latest tool in remote vessel monitoring, adding to their already robust array of marine electronics. The Simrad BoatConnect™ does just that, by connecting in real-time with the boat’s critical information, and from the convenience of a mobile device.

Overview

BoatConnect™ is a state-of-the-art remote monitoring system which provides direct insight into a boat’s critical information. It’s comprised of an easy-to-install waterproof hub and the app – simple as that. After which point, BoatConnect™ will send GSM data over a 3 or 4G cellular network.

Practical Use

Want to know the weather before arriving down at the dock? Or how about the status of the battery voltage? Looking to plan an enjoyable outing with some friends and can’t remember the location of that little cove? BoatConnect™ was designed to easily provide all of this information and more. Best of all is that it’s portable and hassle free.

Now, here’s a big one that nobody wants to ever think about – theft. Someone’s taken the boat and decided to go for a joyride. BoatConnect™ tracks a boat’s location in real-time and uses what Simrad calls a “geo-fence.” With preset perimeters that alert the owner if a vessel travels beyond them, the boat will be tracked. But what happens if power is lost? The hub has an internal power supply that will continue sending updates for up to five days – solid.


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Installation is as easy as hardwiring a hub unit to a designated battery bank, downloading the free app via the app store to a mobile device, and defining a few security parameters.

What’s This all Going to Cost?

The folks at Simrad have made BoatConnect™ as easy and painless as possible. The initial cost of the Simrad hub, which acts as the brains of the operation, and is an affordable $99.00. After which there is a free app, downloadable from the Apple or Google Play App Store.

At this point in time, the technology is currently only offered in the United States, so it comes with a $19.99/mo. subscription fee. It’s worth noting that the subscription can be cancelled at any time. So, when it’s time to haul her out and put her on the hard, you can go ahead and cancel with no strings attached… or maybe it’s best to keep an eye on her during the off-season.


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The Simrad BoatConnect hub retails for $99.00.

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