Firstmate Controls

Firstmate Controls is proud to be the number one choice in remote lift controls. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and products and have done so for over 20 years! Since we introduced our initial Firstmate ® concept at the St. Louis Boat Show in 2001, our company has grown, not only in the marine industry but in the drive-thru, trucking, and communication industry as well. Safety is first and foremost when developing our products, along with a convenient system to get you and your passengers on and off your boat with ease.   Located in Labadie, Missouri, our manufacturing facility builds your system from the ground up when you place your order. Using a corrosion-resistant aluminum frame design for the base, your system goes through extensive testing by our knowledgeable quality control staff as it works its way down the production line. Electronic components are tested in pre-production and again prior to shipping. Before your specific product leaves our facility...

Firstmate Controls is the best manufacturer of remote control boat lifts and dock accessories. If you haven't been able to check us out yet, we're chatting about our mission, history, and products so you can get to know us a little better. Keep reading to learn more and to find the perfect Firstmate product for your dock! Firstmate Conrols' Mission Firstmate is dedicated to the design, manufacture, distribution, and servicing of the finest wireless electronic equipment for the recreational marine industry. We offer full manufacturing capability using state of the art equipment. Complete systems can be installed for you, or shipped ready for any application. Start to Firstmate Controls' Products “Necessity, the Mother of Invention” ~ Plato Being boaters on the Mississippi during our dating years, our agreement when putting the boat away was that John would clean the outside of the boat while Julie cleaned the inside. Worked great until the day the spokes came off ~ Joh...

The weather is looking up and the weekend is almost here! Get ready to have a great time on the water by preparing with important safety tips so you don't have to worry during your weekend of fun. Firstmate Controls prioritizes safety above all else. In fact, that's why we first created our Remote Boat Lift Control System . Read on and learn how to get ready for a safe and fun weekend of boating. Complete a Float Plan Floating plans are important documents that boaters fill out before heading out on the water for a day, or weekend, of boating. A float plan helps others know where you will be and when in case anything happens. This is particularly important if you plan to go floating or boating on a large body of water or on a river. The most important information to include on your float plan is how many people are coming with you, who they are, how long you plan to be out, and which destinations you plan to travel to.  Pack Well!  You may be tempted to just hop on...

When researching marine electronic equipment online, it's always reassuring to know what the company you're considering buying from is all about.  It's also nice to know the quality of products they offer, the services they provide, and whether or not they'll be there for continued support once the sale is final.  These considerations are all things that we understand and appreciate, which is why we're making it easier for you to get to know us and the services and products we offer! How We Got Started Firstmate Controls officially started in 2005 in satellite communications providing contract engineering for larger firms and engineering services for smaller inventors.  We have aided in bringing products to market not only in the marine market but also in the drive-through industry, trucking industry and hold multiple patents in communications.  Our manufacturing facility is located in Labadie, MO, but we ship our top quality products all over America. Our ...