BOSS Audio Systems announced the launch of the MRCP9685A, the industry’s first marine-grade Apple CarPlay and Android Auto multimedia player, now shipping at $289.99, available at bossaudio.com, and Amazon.
“We have taken our leading Apple CarPlay/Android Auto unit and made it weatherproof,” said Doug Kern, BOSS Audio Systems VP of sales. “Now, our customers can enjoy the benefits of Apple Car Play/Android Auto in their favorite Jeep, boat and off-road vehicles. The MRCP9685A is also compatible with the audio output of smartphones, iPods and MP3 players, so users have a variety of options when it comes to music.”

The MRCP9685A also has a rear camera input, making it that much more convenient for our UTV and Jeep customers to get around easily without worrying about the weather.
The MRCP9685A features:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth audio streaming and control of music apps
- Conformal Coated components
- Weatherproof
- 75” LCD capacitive touchscreen
- USB Port 1: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 1.5 A charging
- USB Port 2: Media and 1A charging
- ID3 tag
- A/V input
- Compatible with audio output of iPod/iPhone, smartphones and MP3 players
- Front, rear, sub pre-amp outputs
- Rear camera input
- Double DIN fit
- MECH-less (No CD/DVD)
- Multi-color illumination
- High-resolution FLAC
- Steering wheel controls (interface not included)
- Switchable U.S. & EU tuner frequencies
- RBDS tuner
- Update via USB
“We are really excited to be releasing this marinized and weatherproof unit so we can bring Car Play and Android Auto to new environments,” concluded Kern. “We know all of our powersports and marine customers are going to be very pleased with this unit and we can’t wait for them all to install it!”
Link: Boss Audio