2022 Software

[brad460]

Would either of you mind explaining what “more”there is to the update besides just updating the software that requires a dealer to perform it? Or what components will not work correctly if we do it our selves?

I think most of us here want to do the right thing and if having the dealer perform this is really needed to do and complete the job than most people will end up going that route. That being said for most of us this will be a pretty big inconvenience for something we could probably do ourselves, not to mention most of the dealers are booked out pretty far and have little to no knowledge about this. So a little more explanation might help to clarify why we need the dealer to perform this. (Most of us are pretty technician people and geek out on this stuff anyways so we appreciate the knowledge) TIA


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As someone who works in an “engine” industry and programs components (ECUs, HMIs, etc) for customers often I can tell you the Skiers Choice guys position on this is 100% correct and in no way do they owe you an explanation on why.

You might be capable of plugging in a USB and properly updating the software, but 99% of boat owners are not capable of the most simple of tasks like this and it will certainly lead to bricking and other issues.

That being said, perhaps they should develop a “auto update” process similar to an iPhone that can be performed when connecting your boat to WiFi.