Proof of Usefulness Report

Wavve Boating

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+366
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Wavve Boating is a verified, established marine navigation application with significant industry validation, including integration with BRP Sea-Doo dashboards and promotion by Apple ('New App We Love'). While the project demonstrates high real-world utility and technical competence through hardware integrations, the PoU submission itself was of extremely poor quality (e.g., claiming 'most people' have used it and 'everyone' is the audience). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals and verified traction (~100k+ downloads, established since 2017), heavily penalized for the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the niche nature of the audience compared to broader market standards.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+39.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+366

Project Details

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Description
Wavve Boating is an easy to use marine navigation app that helps boaters navigate and explore with ease, while connected to their boating community. Promoted by Apple as a “New App We Love”, and integrated into five models of SeaDoo, this app provides intuitive, customizable nautical charts, crowdsourced points of interest, and a dynamic tidal map. With Wavve Boating, expect more fun, with less worry when on the water.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

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Technical Roadmap

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