Big Brother is Watching

Willhound

Interesting story about Yamaha partnering with Siren Marine which started as a remote boat tracking service and is expanding into internet and mobile related apps that will allow a user to "interact" and monitor their Yamaha outboards. Sort of Smartcraft on steroids. But if you can track it, you can bet so can Yamaha. I can see huge potential for issues around warranty claims for example. "Never used in salt water you say?" We can see you were in the Keys hanging out with Jeff. And while there, over-revved the engine getting off that sandbar....OK, maybe I'm paranoid.
https://boatingindustry.ca/current-news/8627-yamaha-announces-strategic-alliance-with-siren-marine-for-digital-and-connected-technology

LaRea

That seems like a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.  

PickleRick

Kind of like the self driving cars that drive themselves back for bank repossession.  

redlightning

You won’t connect directly to the motor.  It will go thru a server that they control.  Probably monthly fee as well.  You bet they will know.