YOUR BOAT – ALWAYS CONNECTED

AI CAPTAIN

A self-contained little device that makes any boat smart, protected and easy to share or rent out. Solar-powered, always connected and plug-and-play – install in minutes, monitor and control from your phone wherever you are.

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AI Captain
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THE AI THAT KNOWS WHEN SOMEONE BOARDS YOUR BOAT

AI Captain learns how your specific boat moves in the water – heel, wave patterns, weight distribution. The moment someone steps aboard, it knows – even when the boat is sitting still at the dock.

No false alarms from waves or wind. The same AI also detects groundings and logs the motion – just real events, the moment they happen.

ONE DEVICE. EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL.

AI Captain is about the size of a bike lock. Mount it where the solar panel sees daylight – no electrician, no wires to run. Connect via QR code and your boat is online in five minutes.

Works equally well on electric outboards, gas outboards and inboard diesels – no modifications needed. When you sell the boat or upgrade, AI Captain comes with you.

HOW IT WORKS

The unit sends position, battery voltage, solar production, motion and temperature to your phone every ten seconds. With add-on modules you can also control motor, bilge pump, nav lights and unlock the boat – right from the app, wherever you are.

WHAT IT CAN DO

GPS & Geofencing

Live position, speed and heading in real time. Set smart zones that react to weather, time or speed – instant alerts when your boat moves outside.

* Add-on module

Battery monitoring

Voltage and estimated runtime built in. Add the shunt module for exact current, state of charge (SOC) and full energy balance.

Solar tracking

See exactly what your boat's solar panels are producing – live and over time. Built into the device, no extra module needed.

* Add-on module

Smart relays

Control motor, bilge pump, nav lights or anything else – right from your phone. Unlimited relays wirelessly linked to the unit.

* Add-on module

Plug-and-play sensors

Temperature, water level, bilge sensor, engine bay – wireless modules that talk directly to AI Captain. Add more whenever you want.

* Add-on module

Keyless boat

Unlock your boat with your phone instead of a key. Invite family – revoke access any time from the app.

Boarding, grounding & theft

Patent-pending AI learns how your specific boat moves in the water. It knows the difference between waves and real activity – alerting the moment someone steps aboard or the boat runs aground.

Your AI assistant

A personal AI agent that learns your boat model. Answers service, repair and anchoring questions. Keeps track of insurance, survey certificates and documents.

Marked features require add-on modules (separate box) sold separately. AI Captain itself is a standalone unit with solar and connectivity built in.

BOWTER PILOT

THE APP THAT COMES WITH IT

Everything you need for your boating life – in your pocket. Build, share and plan together.

Smart booking calendar

Book time slots, avoid double-booking and share with family, friends or renters. Syncs with your regular calendar.

Custom charts & routes

Draw your favorite routes, mark no-go zones and share with others. Build your own library of hidden gems along the coast.

Sharing that just works

Invite others with one tap. Decide what they can do – and for how long. Revoke access any time from your phone.

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Four levels – pick what fits your boating life. All plans include the Bowter Pilot app.

Basic

Essential control

7 /month
  • GPS position & tracking
  • Battery voltage
  • Keyless lock/unlock
  • Visible on the map
  • Full app access

Security

AI protection that learns your boat

9 /month
  • Everything in Basic
  • Boarding detection (patent)
  • Grounding detection
  • Mooring monitoring
  • Movement & theft alerts
  • Voltage & sensor alarms

Share

Share your boat safely with family & friends

25 /month
  • Everything in Smart
  • User & family sharing
  • Digital keys (time-limited)
  • Shared calendar
  • Activity log per user

For private use only. Renting out? See below.

EARN MONEY ON YOUR BOAT

RENT IT OUT WHEN YOU'RE NOT ON THE WATER

AI Captain handles key handover, monitoring and payment automatically. You set the price, rules and times – we handle the rest.

With boarding detection and smart geofencing, you always know your boat is being used the way it should.

FOR RENTAL OPERATORS

Commission on gross revenue – add tiers as needed.

Booking & Payments

Booking system, Stripe payments, invoicing, coupons, package pricing

10% min €49/mo
+ Support & Service

AI-powered customer support, priority spare parts delivery, repair assistance & advisory

20% min €99/mo
+ Sales & Marketing

Listing on bowter.com, advertising on boat pages, email campaigns, targeted social media campaigns

30% min €149/mo
Contact us

First 2 months free – no commission, no minimum fee.

BE FIRST

BECOME A TEST PILOT

We're looking for boat owners to install AI Captain and help us shape the future of boating. You'll get the device at a heavily discounted price, direct contact with the team, and a real say in what we build next.

Q&A


Can I install AI Captain myself?
Yes, AI Captain is easy to install yourself in your boat, installation manual is included.

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Do I need mobile coverage where the boat is located?
AI Captain uses a special connection with much greater range than standard mobile coverage. There's a very good chance it works even in areas with weak signal.

Can I unlock my boat with my mobile phone with AI Captain?
Yes, you can unlock your boat with your mobile phone, you can also share keys with other users. To unlock the boat you need our motor relay which is easy to install.

Can I rent out my boat with AI Captain?
Yes, you can rent out your boat with AI Captain, we have a built-in function for renting out your boat to others. This opens up completely new possibilities for financing your boating life. We also list all rentable boats on our global map which is available to all users.

Can I monitor my power consumption?
Yes, you can monitor your power consumption with our power relay which is easy to install. You can then connect this relay to AI Captain to monitor your power consumption.