Firstmate Controls

Firstmate Controls is known for the best 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. Our equipment is not just an accessory, but it is also a safety net for your boat, your dock, your lift, your guests, and your wallet. In this week’s blog, we will tell the history of why we started the company.  History of Firstmate Controls 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 ~ John had the boat up on the lift while Julie was cleaning the inside like any other time. John stepped away and Julie decided to try and jump from the boat, in the air, to the dock. Not making the dock and falling between the lift and the dock. Fro...

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 F...