Firstmate Controls

If you've recently purchased a Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control System , congratulations! You're well on your way to faster, safer launching and docking with your boat. Purchasing the system is the easy part. Once you've received your system, you'll need to install it properly so as to avoid any malfunctions. This week, Firstmate Controls is going to go over the installation process of a standard system to make this task as easy as possible for you. Getting Started First and foremost, installation and service should be performed by a qualified installer. To avoid the risk of electric shock, ALWAYS disconnect power to your dock before installing a Firstmate system or any of its components. Use only cordless tools for installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or death. Always securely tie off your vessel to your dock. Firstmate, Inc. assumes no liability for damages resulting from the user's failure to securely restrain their v...

These days everyone is trying to conserve money, and we don't blame them. We do the same, but in our own little ways. We're of course not going to forego our favorite pastime activity just to save a few dollars, but we do have some suggestions on how to prevent spending money unnecessarily by preserving the life of your boat engine. Take a look at the four habits Firstmate Controls recommends getting into to make your boat engine last longer. Run Your Engine Regularly Letting your boat sit all year long without being run is good for your engine. Oil drains away from internal components and back into the pan, but running the engine every so often, even when you don’t have a chance to really use it, helps keep things in working order. Running the engine also gets the gas moving so it won’t just sit inside your fuel system and create varnish. It's also not a bad idea to run fuel stabilizer all summer long — not just during winter storage — to keep the fuel from getting ...

Boating is a favorite pastime for many people. And if you are lucky enough to have a boat to hit the rivers and lakes in Missouri, you know what we mean. There is no better feeling than spending a day out on the water with friends and family. Naturally, if you have children you will want to include them in your on-the-water fun. This week, Firstmate Controls offers some tips to make boating fun and safe when children are present: WEARING LIFE JACKETS Even the best swimmers should still practice safe boating by wearing a life jacket. Since you never know what could happen at any given moment, it's best to wear a life jacket at all times to avoid drowning. Your child’s life jacket should fit snugly and have a collar that will turn the child face up if he/she enters the water. Choose a jacket or vest that has a handle on it and is brightly colored for high visibility. By getting your child used to wearing their life jacket regularly while on the boat, they will be less likel...

One of the best pastimes during the summer is spending as much time as you can out on the water! But if you don't have the right equipment for your dock and lift, you could be spending more time on the dock than you anticipated when you could already be out on the water. Not sure what products will be best for properly  accessorizing a dock  so you can get on and off the water faster?  Firstmate Controls  has some featured products that you'll love. We make shopping for dock accessories and  remote control systems  easy. We don't just have remote control systems, we also carry parts for servicing systems as well.  Check out our website  for more products that we have in stock. Manual Boxes Features: Full Port Valves  Handle Stops Standard Remote Features: Emergency Handles  Remote Controlled  Safety Valve Drivers Generation 3 Pro Features:  Faster Operation  Even Easier to Use  Emergency Ha...