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VessLink User Manual

Welcome to VessLink – your ultimate boating companion. We’re here to simplify your sailing experience with actionable real-time boat data at your fingertips. Let’s set you up quickly so you can enjoy your time on the water.​

Getting Started

The NMEA 2000 network is where your boat’s electronic devices communicate with each other. You can usually find its access point near the helm, in the engine room, or close to your navigation equipment. Look for a small, T-shaped piece – this is the T-connector. Plug your VessLink device into it.

NMEA 2000 Network cable with connected devices and VessLink

Download the VessLink app from the App Store or Google Play, depending on your operating system. The app is compatible with iOS 15 or later and Android 9 or later.

Open the app and go through a quick onboarding to get familiar with its features. Then, you have two options to sign in:
  • Use Google, Apple, or Facebook for a quick sign-in
  • Or click “Create Account” to sign up with your email
sign in screen If you choose the classic way with your email – enter your name and email, and create a password. create account with email screen Then, verify your email. Go to your inbox and open the verification link we’ve sent you to activate your account.
email verification screen email verified screen
Once your email is verified, your account is ready to go. Now, click “Set Up Preferences” to customize your VessLink experience.
Start by deciding if you want the latest updates, tips, and special offers in your inbox. This is a great way to keep up-to-date with VessLink news and features. subscribe newsletter screen Next, select your preferred units for measurements. In the dropdown menu, choose how you’d like to see the display of speed, distance, volume, fuel consumption, and temperature. You can select the overall measurement system, too.
set up units screen set up speed units with options
The next step is to pick what alerts you’d like to get to your mobile device or wearable. You can opt for notifications about your fuel levels, engine performance, or battery charge – whatever is most important for your sailing experience. Toggle on or off to change your preferences. Press “Continue” when you’re done. You can always come back and adjust these settings later. set up alerts screen Finally, to receive these real-time alerts, you’ll need to enable notifications on your device. That’s the time to ensure you’re always informed and in control. notifications permission screen

Once your account is set, you’ll land on the Dashboard screen. Here, the blue popup will prompt you to connect your device. Click “Connect”, or the connection icon at the top to start pairing.

dashboard with no connected device screen

Make sure your Bluetooth is on and you’re close to the VessLink device. Your VessLink should appear in the list of available devices. Click “Connect” again.

device list screen

Wait a few seconds – and that’s it. You’ll know it’s done when you see a confirmation message. Tap “Explore Dashboard” to start exploring your real-time boat stats.

device connected screen

Basic Navigation

Dashboard is your quick-access screen to monitor essential real-time boat stats. You can check your boat’s current speed, trim level, battery voltage, and fuel consumption at a glance.

dashboard screen with active gauges

You’ll also find the device connection and alert icons in the dashboard. If the connection icon is filled with a blue color, you are connected to the device. If the alert icon is filled, you have some alerts waiting. Tap the icon to jump to the Alert Center.

dashboard navigaton bar

Alert Center is your hub for all smart alerts, along with actionable recommendations. Clear any alert by clicking “X,” or get more details by tapping the downward arrow. 

alert center screen with alerts

And like we said – you can customize what alerts you’d like to see here. Tapping “Customize Alerts” will open preferences.

alert center empty with customize button

Boat gives you an overview of your vessel, including its connection status and engine hours. It’s a quick way to get a snapshot of your boat’s health. boat connected screen You can also access live data from here by clicking “View Live Data”. boat view live data The first time you open it, you’ll need to pick the real-time parameters you want to monitor. Select your preferences and hit “Start Monitoring” to see live data from your boat’s sensors.
live data preferences screen live data values screen
In the Boat screen, you can also see if there are issues with your boat. Tap on the highlighted area of the screen to move to the Boat Health section. Here, you’ll find a detailed list of issues with thorough explanations.
connected boat with active faults screen boat faults screen

Trips is where you’ll find a record of all your journeys. Here, you can view and analyze details like routes, fuel consumption, distance, and average speed for each trip.

trips history screen

Click on a specific trip for a closer look at its stats.

More is where you can manage your profile settings, change unit and alert preferences, find support, and access our website and social media links. You can also see your boat connection status.

more connected screen

Need More Help?

Got questions or need a hand with something we haven’t covered? We’re here for you. Just message us through the Contact Us section, and we’ll get back to you soon. 

nmea 2000 t-connector

NMEA 2000 T-Connector

The NMEA 2000 T-Connector is essential for expanding your marine network, providing a seamless connection between various onboard electronic devices. It ensures smooth communication and data exchange, allowing you to integrate additional instruments, such as GPS, depth finders, and navigation tools, for a more comprehensive and interconnected boating experience.

NMEA 2000

An NMEA 2000 network is 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.