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The weather is getting warmer, plants are waking up, and boating season is right around the corner! Firstmate Controls is passionate about making boating safe, fun, and convenient. After all, we are boaters ourselves! Get ready for a great season with these spring cleaning tips for your boat... Equipment & Cleaning Agents When you're working on cleaning your boat, you need to make sure you have the proper equipment and cleaning supplies. If you use the wrong thing, you could do more harm than good to your boat. Here is a list of things you will need before getting started...  Hose Bucket Boat-safe and environment-friendly soap Wash mitt, soft scrub brush, or sponge Chamois or other highly-absorbent towel Stiff brush for deck Vacuum & steam cleaner Teak oil (if there's teak on the boat) Vinyl cleaner & protectant  Ammonia (if mildew present) Glass cleaner or vinegar Chrome polish Priority Number One: Rinse The first cleaning step should always be to thoroughly rins...

Boating Season 2021 is almost here! Woohoo! Are you excited? Our boat lift remote controls company sure is! That being said, is your dock and boat READY for boating season? Keep reading this week's blog for YOUR Boat and Dock Safety Check List. This list can help get you started in preparing your dock and boat for the season! You know that you already invested a substantial amount of money in your boat, so why wouldn't you want to get out on the water FASTER with a top-of-the-line boat lift remote system? That's where we come in. Check out our New Units at www.FirstMateControls.com . If you have any questions, please give us a call at Firstmate Controls . We can be reached at 866-570-9707. Your Boat and Dock Safety Check List IS YOUR BOAT REGISTRATION UP TO DATE? Get your license, registration and tags/decals renewed. Not having these items up to date can really put a damper in your summer fun if you get stopped by the water patrol or on your way to the water. The violatio...