ABOUT BOATVISION

We love being
out on the water.

Mason grew up racing sailboats, while Jon is happiest at the helm of a powerboat. They both know how much it matters to look after the people aboard. They started BoatVision to help fellow boaters do that.

MasonTeam sail
JonTeam power

For both of them, a good day on the water means everyone gets home safely.

Meet the crew
BoatVision co-founders Mason Sheen and Jonathan Fischer together at a sailing event
SAIL MEETS POWER

Proof that sailors and powerboaters can get along.

OUR MISSION

Help people have a safer day on the water.

When you take people out on your boat, you want them to enjoy the trip and get home safely. Whether it’s a family afternoon, a day of fishing, or a long passage, looking after everyone aboard is a responsibility we understand.

BoatVision checks the video from your camera and shows outlines around detected boats, people, and other objects on your helm screen or compatible multifunction display (MFD). The video is processed aboard, without an internet connection. We want you to understand what it can help with and where you still need to rely on your own lookout and judgment.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND BOATVISION

Meet the crew.

Jon Fischer and his wife at the SailGP boat display

Jonathan Fischer

CEO and Co-Founder

jon@boatvision.ai

BoatVision brings together two parts of Jon’s life: solving practical problems with technology and spending time on the water.

Jon has spent more than 20 years in technology leadership at AT&T, Cradlepoint, Ericsson, Motorola, and Nokia. His work has covered wireless communications, cybersecurity, connected devices, and AI that runs directly on equipment. Throughout his career, he’s worked with engineers, partners, and customers to turn complex technology into something useful.

He also served for 20 years as a volunteer firefighter and is an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, with experience in aviation and communications. That background, together with his own time boating, has shaped his respect for preparation, clear information, and sound judgment when conditions change.

At BoatVision, Jon focuses on helping boaters notice visible hazards through technology that works aboard the boat, without depending on an internet connection. He wants owners to understand both what the system offers and where its limits are.

Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Jon brings the perspective of a technology leader and a fellow boater to the company.

Mason Sheen at a boat show

Mason Sheen

COO and Co-Founder

mason@boatvision.ai

Mason grew up racing sailboats on the Gulf Coast and has spent nearly 20 years in and around the marine industry, personally and professionally. BoatVision brings that experience together with his work in technology partnerships and his interest in boating safety.

His background includes partnership roles with US Sailing, the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team, and IMSA, part of NASCAR. He has worked with businesses, technology companies, and sporting organizations to develop partnerships that serve their customers, athletes, and communities.

His experience in motorsports broadened his interest in how technology helps people understand changing conditions and make decisions. Combined with his sailing background, it informs the questions he brings to BoatVision and its partners.

At BoatVision, Mason works with boat builders, marine businesses, and technology partners to explore where the system can be useful. He brings longstanding relationships across the marine and yachting community and an understanding of how boaters choose and use equipment.

He wants technology like BoatVision to become accessible to more everyday boaters. His focus is on helping people understand the product, find the right fit for their boat, and feel better informed at the helm.

FROM OUR LOGBOOKBOATVISION.AI

Good gear
earns its
place aboard.

We listen to our Captains.
JON & MASONON BUILDING BOATVISION

We wanted something that would make a day out on the water safer.

We want BoatVision to be easy to use, work with the other equipment at your helm, and keep working when you have no internet connection.

A safer trip starts with your preparation, experience, and judgment. BoatVision can help you notice something ahead, but you and your crew still need to keep watch and decide what to do.

Tell us what works for you and what needs to be better. Your feedback helps us develop the product. The annual Navigator Plan gives you access to software improvements as they become available.

See you out there,Jon & MasonCo-founders, BoatVision.ai
Three people aboard a center-console, with one at the helm and one taking notes.
Illustrative boating scene

TESTING ON THE WATER

We test in the conditions boaters face.

A camera can have a clear view one moment and be covered in spray the next. Testing on the water helps us understand what BoatVision can pick out, what it misses, and how glare, waves, and changing light affect the results.

Read the Safety Notice

SEE BOATVISION ON THE WATER

Let’s talk about your boat.

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