The BoatConnect hub is hard-wired to a vessel’s battery and, if power is lost, will continue to provide updates for up to five days on internal backup power. “The BoatConnect service gives boat owners valuable peace of mind,” said Knut Frostad, CEO, Navico Group. “Whether your vessel is moored, anchored or tied up in a slip, BoatConnect provides access at your fingertips to what is happening on and around your vessel. We look forward to enhancing BoatConnect with additional capabilities as new sensors and app updates become available.” The BoatConnect hub is priced at just $99, and the app can be downloaded for free from the Apple or Google Play App Store. Subscription to the BoatCon-
Boat Fix Announces 24/7/365 Vessel Monitoring and Customer Support Service Boat Fix, a telematics service for boat owners, recently announced the launch of its unique vessel monitoring system and Boat Fix Advisors service worldwide. Boat Fix offers the boat owner 24/7/365 customer support. Designed for vessels of all types, ages and sizes, the Boat Fix service offers remote monitoring of all of the vital functions such as battery, bilge pump, shore power and engine hours. The system also enhances vessel security with its anti-theft device for outboard motors and GPS geofencing functionality, which protect boats against theft or unauthorized use in the water or on land and can also be used as an effective remote anchor watch. Unlike other telematics providers, Boat Fix provides its own monitoring with Boat Fix Advisors tracking alarms and providing assistance around the clock, worldwide. Additionally, membership provides free telephone access to Boat Fix technicians providing
nect service is $19.99 per month. The subscription can be cancelled at any time. In 2019, Simrad BoatConnect will be sold only in the Americas, due to connectivity requirements, and BoatConnect activation will be limited to use in the U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), as well as Canada. For more information on Simrad BoatConnect visit www.simrad-yachting.com/boatconnect. To learn more about Simrad Yachting’s entire line of marine electronics, please contact 800-628-4487 (toll-free) in the USA or 855-361-1564 (toll-free) in Canada or visit www.simrad-yachting.com. MM
unlimited assistance for all mechanical problems. The Boat Fix device is supported by a free, userfriendly app. “The vast majority of time, your boat is left unattended and that is when you most need Boat Fix,” said Alastair Crawford, CEO of Boat Fix. “We like to stop small problems from becoming expensive nightmares. By installing the Boat Fix telematics solution and subscribing to our 24/7/365 customer support service, Boat Fix Advisors will be watching over your boat all the time, providing predictive, pro-active and stressfree maintenance and unprecedented peace of mind.” Now available, the Boat Fix service is priced at $19.99/month with no fixed term contract or a discounted pre-payment of $199/ year. The one-time $149
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membership fee includes the Boat Fix telematics device and a lifetime warranty on the device. For more information on the Boat Fix solution, visit www.boatfix.co. About Boat Fix: Boat Fix is a leading telematics service for boat owners that ensures a stress-free boating experience, including pro-active technical assistance, straightforward vessel management, and security. The service was founded originally in the UK in 1990 and is now headquartered in Connecticut. Boat Fix has the industry’s only 24/7 service centers in the U.S. and Europe. Using the latest in IoT software, Boat Fix’s team continues to develop the best technology to provide unrivaled customer service to boat owners worldwide. MM
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