Stay Connected

Many boaters got into the sport as a way of relaxing, but, as most of us find out sooner or later, when things break it can be anything but relaxing. This is especially true for those in northern climates where the boating season is so short—nothing will ruin a weekend faster than an unresponsive ship.

This is the scenario boat-monitoring products have been helping boaters avoid for years. But now, there’s lots of talk of connected boats, smart boats, the marine internet of things (IoT). So, what does it all mean?

Dan Harper, CEO of Siren Marine, described three