Tampa, FLA., September 28, 2021”At the International BoatBuilders Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), a highly focused marine technology trade show dedicated to advancing the business of boating, Honda Marine unveiled HondaLink® Marine, putting smart boating into the hands of boat owners. The new, integrated smartphone application provides owners with complete, remote monitoring capability and ownership information for boats anytime from anywhere. Honda Marine is the first marine outboard manufacturer to offer its own comprehensive, connected services boat management app, useable, compatible and customizable with any boat size powered by National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2000® certified engines. This accreditation verifies that a product has been tested to meet specific critical safety criteria and to correctly implement network management and messaging. NMEA developed this open architecture electronic protocol to allow engine data to interface with a wide variety of name brand marine electronics that monitor wind instruments, depth sounders, navigation instruments, engine instruments, and nautical chart plotters, for example. Designed to utilize long-term evolution (LTE) and satellite data, HondaLink® Marine provides boat owners and operators, whether onboard or on land, the ability to monitor boat and engine data, maintain navigation and safety information, and connect to a Honda dealer, via smartphone, 24/7. HondaLink® Marine also is compatible with iOS and Android devices and provides boaters access to an expansive network of Honda dealers. With the introduction of this new comprehensive app, Honda Marine is bringing the power of connectivity, impressive performance and the next level of technological excellence to a wide range of audiences”from consumers to boat builders/OEMs, to marine dealers, boat clubs and fleet owners”making boating more convenient and more enjoyable than ever before. Honda Marine markets a complete range of marine outboard motors with models ranging from 2.3 to 250 horsepower, and the company continually improves its marine engine line by incorporating technologies from its highly advanced automotive and racing heritage. To maximize power output and durability, many Honda Marine engines include exclusive technological features inspired by the most popular Honda automobile engines, including the Accord, Fit, Pilot, Odyssey, CR-V, and Civic. Leveraging the expertise of the Honda Automotive division, HondaLink® Marine is inspired by HondaLink®, the exclusive smartphone app developed for owners of Honda automobiles. A Closer Look at HondaLink® Marine: Putting the Power of Boating in the Palm of the HandHondaLink® Marine is designed to provide marine enthusiasts with the ultimate boating experience where reliability, safety, comfort, convenience and connectivity enhance the joy of boating. The user-friendly, mobile app, combined with a telematics control unit (TCU) and optional sensors installed on the boat, lets the owner or operator of any type of boat (or multiple boats) powered by a NMEA 2000® certified engine model manage a comprehensive range of operations and diagnostics from anywhere, at any time, on land or on the water. A deep dive into the application and software of HondaLink® Marine reveals a host of reliable, user-friendly features and benefits, underscoring the Honda Marine commitment in providing industry-leading, innovative products designed to help ensure confident boat ownership with added peace-of-mind. HondaLink® Marine is not only intuitive, but completely customizable with NMEA 2000® certified engines; users can continuously monitor a boat onboard sensors to monitor a comprehensive collection of operations:
- track Boat Engine Health analytics such as engine RPM and temperature, bilge pump operation, battery life and fuel status, service alerts and scheduled services;
- monitor Navigation and Security functions such as door sensors for theft protection, hazard warnings, weather alerts and boat location;
- set circular or multi-point Geofencing and boat tracking, alerting owners when boat conditions move outside of set virtual perimeters;
- maintain Registration and Profile Information, including user licenses, subscription management, monitoring of additional boats and sensors, and establishment of parental controls;
- plan Trips by tracking data such as fuel consumption, distance traveled, and engine hours;
- access News Resources and use Social Media Platforms enhancing the ability to learn, connect and share excursions and the fun and excitement of boating.
- www.hondanews.com (HondaLink® Marine photo library and technical specs)
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- https://youtu.be/T9wla7ibPnw (HondaLink® Marine product introduction)
- https://youtu.be/mg56koTlxjw (Tech Talk with Company Executives: HondaLink® Marine and Honda BF115-150 lineup)