# Boat Weather

> Weather forecast app for determining boating suitability based on user-defined preferences. (iPhone/iPad app by Kickstand Technology LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-weather/id554485465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kickstand Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/537474879)
- Category: Weather, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-weather/id554485465/reviews.md

## What is Boat Weather?

Boat Weather is a simple app used to determine if the weather forecast is good enough to go boating based on your preferences.  Set your preferred weather conditions for temperature, rain, wind and a boat icon is displayed if the weather is within those parameters, a house icon is displayed otherwise.

Features
- Accurate weather forecast
- Touch the daily weather forecast to get a detailed hourly weather forecast
- Select a forecast start and end time to get the forecast for the hours you are actually awake
- Redesigned menu
- Weather alerts displayed when near your location
- Scales beautifully on both small and large screens
- Fast load time
- Small size
- English and metric weather data selected automatically based on your location
- Manually select your weather scale and time format
- Location based on GPS, zip code, city/state or city/country (GPS is slow, entering a location is much faster)

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Please email support@kickstandtech.com with any issues or feature requests before giving the app a negative rating.

## Key features

- Customizable weather parameters
- Daily and hourly forecasts
- Location-based weather alerts
- Supports multiple location inputs
- Scalable for different screen sizes
- Fast load times and small app size

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-weather/id554485465/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very accurate and easy to read

*2018-09-20, version 9.0.8*

Love this app, been using it for almost 2 years and it’s been great.

## Frequently asked questions about Boat Weather

### What is the primary function of Boat Weather?

Boat Weather helps you determine if the weather forecast is good enough for boating by letting you set your preferred conditions for temperature, rain, and wind. It displays a boat icon when the weather meets your criteria and a house icon when it doesn't.

### How does Boat Weather provide weather forecasts?

The app offers accurate daily weather forecasts, and you can tap on a specific day to view a detailed hourly forecast. It also provides weather alerts when you are near your location.

### Can I customize the weather parameters in Boat Weather?

Yes, you can set your preferred conditions for temperature, rain, and wind. The app will then display a boat icon if the weather forecast falls within your specified parameters.

### How does Boat Weather handle location services?

Boat Weather can determine your location using GPS, zip code, or city/state/country. While GPS is available, entering a location manually is noted as being much faster.

### What languages and units does Boat Weather support?

The app automatically selects English and metric weather data based on your location. You also have the option to manually select your preferred weather scale and time format.

### How often is Boat Weather updated?

The latest version of Boat Weather is 9.0.91, which was last updated on November 15, 2018. This indicates the app has not been updated recently.

### What is the user rating for Boat Weather?

Boat Weather has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests very positive initial user feedback.

### Is Boat Weather suitable for all ages?

Yes, Boat Weather has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults. There are no indications of mature content within the app's description.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 9.0.91 — 2018-11-15

Fixed location error

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