Crest and Balise pontoons announced this week a partnership with navigation app Savvy Navvy that brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with Savvy Navvy on-water navigation, to the helm. The companies called it an industry first, mirroring the automotive infotainment experience already familiar to consumers.
“Boaters have been asking for a modern infotainment system for years,” Savvy Navvy founder and CEO Jelte Liebrand said in a press release. “Plan your trip on the couch, step aboard, and it is already at the helm. No complicated ways to synchronize things; it just works.”
Rob Nye, director of portfolio and product life cycle for Crest and Balise, said the partnership reflects the brands’ focus on the ownership experience: “Integrating Savvy Navvy with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto gives our customers a seamless, intuitive experience at the helm, increasing confidence and convenience every time they hit the water.”
Beginning with the 2027 model year, CarPlay and Android Auto with Savvy Navvy compatibility will be standard on all new Balise models and Crest’s Conquest and Caribbean models, launching next month. Buyers also receive access to Savvy Navvy Premium, unlocking the app’s full feature set.
