For serious anglers, preparation doesn’t end when the boat is tied to the dock. The next trip might be days or weeks away, but the systems that make an offshore run possible are still working—or sitting idle—24/7. A dead battery, unexpected bilge activity or unauthorized movement can turn a ready-to-fish boat into a problem before the crew ever steps aboard.
Siren Marine’s connected-boat technology is designed to help anglers stay on top of those issues remotely.
Using the Siren 3 system and its connected-boat app, owners can monitor critical information from a smartphone, including battery voltage, bilge activity, temperature and vessel location, depending on the equipment installed. For anglers who keep a boat at a marina, that means less guesswork between fishing trips.
Consider the battery. A boat with a weakening house bank or starting battery may not be ready when the weather window opens. Remote monitoring can provide an early warning, giving the owner time to investigate and correct the problem before the crew shows up with tackle boxes, livewell gear and a cooler full of bait.
Bilge monitoring can be equally important. An alert about unusual pump activity may indicate water intrusion or another problem that deserves immediate attention.
Security features add another layer of protection. GPS tracking lets owners monitor the boat’s location, while geofencing can provide an alert if the vessel moves outside a predetermined area.
Siren 3 can also connect to a compatible NMEA 2000 network, allowing access to additional onboard data. Wireless sensors can expand monitoring capabilities as well.
For anglers who live for the next weather window, tournament day or offshore bite, connected-boat technology offers something valuable: information. Knowing what’s happening aboard while you’re away can help ensure that when the fish are biting, the boat is ready to go.
