Smarter boating starts here — with free features of the Sentinel app.
by Klaudia Jurić10 November 20253 min read
At Sentinel, our focus has always been to make boating smarter, easier, and more connected. Building on the platform already used by tens of thousands of boaters around the world, we are introducing a new way to experience the app: Sentinel GO — a hardware-free, subscription-free mode that gives every boater access to essential digital tools from day one. With Sentinel GO, anyone can start using Sentinel immediately. No installation. No upfront costs. Just download the app, register your boat, and start organizing your boating life digitally.
What’s Included with Sentinel GO:
Sentinel GO gives boaters access to a set of core features designed to simplify and streamline boat ownership:
- Pre-departure and safety checklists
- Trip logging using the phone’s GPS, including notes and photos
- Digital service log to track maintenance history
- Storage for manuals and documentation directly in the app
- Direct messaging with a service provider
It’s the ideal entry point into the smart boating ecosystem — intuitive, useful, and completely free.
A Valuable Offering for Boat Builders:
Sentinel GO also opens new possibilities for boat builders and manufacturers.
Every vessel leaving the factory can be handed over with Sentinel GO already activated. Customers begin their ownership journey with digital tools that help them manage checklists, track trips, store documentation, and interact with the dealer or yard.
This creates continuous engagement between the builder and the owner — well beyond the handover date — while ensuring the customer experiences real value from day one.
Upgrade to Full Connectivity — Right From the App:
For boaters who want more than digital record-keeping and checklists, upgrading from Sentinel GO to a fully connected smart boat is effortless.
Inside the app, an Upgrade section allows users to browse and purchase complete Sentinel bundles, including hardware, sensors, and subscription packages. Once installed, users unlock Sentinel Premium, expanding their Sentinel experience with real-time monitoring and data such as:
-Battery status and power data
-Geofencing and theft alerts
- Bilge and critical system monitoring
- Remote access to boat status anytime, anywhere
Sentinel GO lets users start immediately. Sentinel Premium is waiting whenever they’re ready.
One Ecosystem, Multiple Paths
Whether a boater starts with the free mode or receives Sentinel GO through their boat builder, the journey is the same: entry without barriers, growth without friction.
Sentinel GO introduces the platform.
Sentinel Premium unlocks full smart boating.
Both coexist within the same app — one seamless, scalable system.
Sentinel GO gives boaters access to a set of core features designed to simplify and streamline boat ownership:
- Pre-departure and safety checklists
- Trip logging using the phone’s GPS, including notes and photos
- Digital service log to track maintenance history
- Storage for manuals and documentation directly in the app
- Direct messaging with a service provider
It’s the ideal entry point into the smart boating ecosystem — intuitive, useful, and completely free.
A Valuable Offering for Boat Builders:
Sentinel GO also opens new possibilities for boat builders and manufacturers.
Every vessel leaving the factory can be handed over with Sentinel GO already activated. Customers begin their ownership journey with digital tools that help them manage checklists, track trips, store documentation, and interact with the dealer or yard.
This creates continuous engagement between the builder and the owner — well beyond the handover date — while ensuring the customer experiences real value from day one.
Upgrade to Full Connectivity — Right From the App:
For boaters who want more than digital record-keeping and checklists, upgrading from Sentinel GO to a fully connected smart boat is effortless.
Inside the app, an Upgrade section allows users to browse and purchase complete Sentinel bundles, including hardware, sensors, and subscription packages. Once installed, users unlock Sentinel Premium, expanding their Sentinel experience with real-time monitoring and data such as:
-Battery status and power data
-Geofencing and theft alerts
- Bilge and critical system monitoring
- Remote access to boat status anytime, anywhere
Sentinel GO lets users start immediately. Sentinel Premium is waiting whenever they’re ready.
One Ecosystem, Multiple Paths
Whether a boater starts with the free mode or receives Sentinel GO through their boat builder, the journey is the same: entry without barriers, growth without friction.
Sentinel GO introduces the platform.
Sentinel Premium unlocks full smart boating.
Both coexist within the same app — one seamless, scalable system.