Introducing Position Hold

Position Hold now gives Arc Sport owners more control and one less thing to manage at the helm.

Between organizing passengers, preparing gear, and navigating waterways for docking, boat drivers have plenty to worry about when they’re trying to hold the boat in place. Enter Position Hold. When engaged, this feature takes position management off the captain’s plate by automatically maintaining the boat’s position and heading, without dropping an anchor.

Whether you're waiting for dock access, preparing lines and fenders, or getting the next rider ready, Position Hold handles the constant micro adjustments that would otherwise require the captain's attention.

As Arc Sales Advisor and former professional wakeboarder Jeff McKee puts it:

"Position Hold is like having a first mate at the helm. It takes care of keeping the boat in place, so you can focus on everything else happening onboard."

Engineered to be easier

From the beginning, the Arc Sport was designed with hardware and software working together as one integrated system. Position Hold builds on that foundation, coordinating the main propeller, bow and stern thrusters, and navigation systems to make captaining more intuitive and less demanding. It's another example of how Arc's technology continues to enhance the boating experience for drivers and passengers.

"We designed the Arc Sport's hardware and software to work together from the beginning. Position Hold is a great example of what that integration makes possible." — Ryan Cook, Arc Co-Founder and CTO

A boat that keeps getting better

Position Hold is part of Arc's broader vision to continually elevate the captaining experience, where technology takes on more of the work and makes time on the water more enjoyable for everyone.

For existing Arc Sport owners with the Nav Package, the Position Hold feature will be delivered automatically through an over-the-air software update.

It's another example of how Arc continues improving its boats long after delivery, introducing new capabilities while making ownership simple, convenient, and stress free.

"The Nav Package unlocks not only the best software features of the Arc Sport today, but with over-the-air updates, it allows the boat to keep getting better over time." — Ryan Cook, Arc Co-Founder and CTO

Want to experience the Arc Sport and Position Hold for yourself? Request a demo to learn more.

Note: The captain must remain onboard and responsible for the vessel while Position Hold is active. Position Hold should not be used while swimming, as the propeller and thrusters may engage automatically.