Compatibility

Absolutely, you can use VessLink wherever you are. It’s made for boaters everywhere.

Yes, the VessLink device is IP44-rated, ensuring it’s totally waterproof and weather-resistant. It’s built tough to handle marine conditions.

VessLink works with boats that have an NMEA 2000 network. It’s a standard marine networking system that lets all the different electronic devices on your boat – like GPS, depth finders, navigation instruments, engines, and even your VessLink – talk to each other.

You’ll usually find the NMEA 2000 backbone (the main cable of the network) in areas where other electronic devices are installed, like near the helm, in the engine room, or where your navigation and communication equipment are located.

If you’re not sure whether your boat has an NMEA 2000 network, a good place to start is by checking your boat’s manual or consulting with a marine electronics professional.

No worries – installing the NMEA 2000 network on your boat is quite straightforward. After you order VessLink, we’ll get in touch to guide you through the setup. Alternatively, you can opt for a professional to handle it for you.

Yes, VessLink is designed with marine safety in mind. We’re part of the NMEA National Marine Electronics Associations network, meaning we adhere to the standards and best practices set for marine electronics.

We take the security of your personal and boat data seriously, that’s for sure. While we do our part in safeguarding your data through strong technical and organizational measures, it’s crucial for you to use VessLink in a secure environment, too.

Avoid public Wi-Fi networks, make sure your VessLink app is always up-to-date, and never install apps from unknown sources.

Check out our Privacy Policy for more on our security practices.

VessLink connects to your boat’s NMEA 2000 network, just like other boat systems. This network is the meeting point for devices like GPS, depth finders, navigation instruments, and engines.

Once VessLink joins this network, it starts picking up all sorts of handy info from these devices. This way, VessLink becomes your boat’s central hub, giving you a complete and clear picture of your boat’s status and performance.